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It is a group of concerned African-Caribbean men seeking to improve the quality of life in our communities, by mentoring young people, advancing education and promoting good health. It aims to empower young people to become economic and moral shareholders in the community.
A WAY OUT's vision is to reach, change and save the lives of at risk and vulnerable women and young people by educating, empowering and supporting them to live healthy, whole and enjoyable lives. The charity operates a rehabilitation & support centre alongside schools and community based activities.
The Academy aims to ensure advances in medical research are developed into healthcare treatments for patients as quickly as possible. This is achieved through the work of 900 elected Fellows who provide expert, independent advice on particular workstreams including biomedical science policy and careers for medical researchers. The Academy also manages the Daniel Turnberg Memorial Trust.
ACET in the UK works to support the rapidly growing ACET International Alliance. The Alliance is a group of independent organisations currently working in 22 countries to reduce rates of new HIV infection, care for those affected by HIV/AIDS and support AIDS orphans.
Pre-eclampsia is the most common of the serious pregnancy conditions, affecting one pregnancy in 10 or 70,000 women each year. Action on Pre-Eclampsia aims to raise public and professional awareness, improve care and ease or prevent physical and emotional suffering caused by this potentially devastating condition.
Adventure Ashram is to set up a medical, educational and social care outreach programme in the Palani Hills villages of south India. These remote hill villages have limited access to such care due to the difficult terrain and distances involved in reaching hospitals in the region.
The AECC is a charity because of its extensive work within chiropractic research, education and the provision of low-cost chiropractic treatment for the local community in which it is based. Each year over 50,000 low cost or free patient treatments are offered to the local community from the training clinic.
To provide information, support and access to established, new or innovative treatments for Atrial Fibrillation
<p>The Africa Foundation facilitates the empowerment and development of people living in or adjacent to protected areas in Southern and East Africa. We fund projects based on the needs within the communities specifically in the following three areas: </p> <p>* _Education_ (http://www.africafoundation.org/) - school improvement, bursary schemes, conservation lessons </p> <p>* _Healthcare_ (http://www.africafoundation.org/) - primary healthcare centres, HIV/AIDs awareness programmes, access to water, sanitation </p> <p>* _Income Generating Activities_ (http://www.africafoundation.org/) </p> <p>- agricultural projects, skills centres, entrepreneurial support A key Africa Foundation aim is to help break the cycle of poverty. We therefore seek to support projects that combine to provide a ‘conveyor belt’ of resources from pre-natal care, right the way through to university bursaries. </p>
Aintree's Vision is to provide high- quality, patient-centred healthcare. We provide acute and elective care through a team of world-class healthcare professionals. Through donations to the charitable fund we can meet these needs, become more efficient and help more people to live longer, healthier, more fulfilled lives that they deserve.
Mission Statement: Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse campaigning for effective alcohol policy and improved services for people whose lives are affected by alcohol-related problems. <p> About Alcohol Concern: Alcohol Concern is a membership body working at a national level to influence alcohol policy and champion best practice locally. We support professionals and organisations by providing expertise, information and guidance. We are a challenging voice to the drinks industry and promote public awareness of alcohol issues.
Allergy UK is the leading medical charity providing information, advice and support to people with allergies, food intolerance and chemical sensitivity. We provide training in allergy for healthcare professionals. Your donations will help us to fund our helpline and raise awareness of the impact of allergy.
The Alliance for Rabies Control's mission is to prevent human rabies deaths and to alleviate the burden of rabies in animal species. It promotes awareness of rabies, health education, preventative vaccination of animals and people, and inter-disciplinary collaboration. Its vision is a world where all countries have eliminated rabies.
Raising awareness and supporting sufferers of, and research into, Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency a genetic condition which causes lung and liver problems.
FQMS works to advance medical education throughout Palestine and the medical school at Al Quds University, Jerusalem, supporting visiting lecturers, examiners, teaching materials, student and faculty participation in conferences, clinical supervision, specialist training, the development of e-learning & video conferencing, shelter for students on clinical rotation under curfew.
AMREF, the African Medical and Research Foundation, is African's health development organisation. Headquartered in Nairobi, AMREF runs innovative health programmes across sub-Saharan Africa, fighting disease, training health workers, and strengthening health systems. <p> For more information, visit <u>http://www.amrefuk.org</u> or follow us on Facebook at <u> http://www.facebook.com/amrefuk</u>
AMURT is an international relief and development organisation. AMURT is significant for being one of the few global NGOs originating from the developing world. It has grassroots relief teams and development projects in over 30 countries. AMURT's greatest strength is its wealth of human resource, consisting of experienced, life-long volunteers and local community members.
In developing countries there is a lack of trained workers and equipment for raising awareness of deafness or preventing it. There is little help available to detect deafness and fit hearing aids. AUD-M-ED is a UK based Charity seeking to help deaf people in developing countries.
We raise funds for a team in Liberia who carry out awareness programs in health, sexual exploitation and abuse amongst children and young people. They assist the UN in Liberia to carry out these urgentlly needed and indentified programs. They are presently running development courses for 120 youth workers and have plans to extend these outwith Monrovia.
Baby Lifeline - the leading mother and baby charity, supports the care of pregnancy and birth. As well as providing vital technology for maternity and special care baby units, it also provides 'cutting edge', specialist training for health professionals.
BackCare (registered as the National Back Pain Association) is an independent national charity that helps people manage and prevent back pain by providing information, promoting self help, encouraging debate and funding research into better back care. HRH, The Prince of Wales, is its patron.
BAPS Charities works with the vision that every individual deserves the right to a peaceful, dignified and healthy way of life. And by improving the quality of life of the individual, we are bettering families, communities, our world and our future
It helps in raising awareness and highlight the dangers of lupus and offer advice and support to those at risk. Since it was registered, the charity has managed to reach a lot of sufferers and continues to assist them in leading their normal lives
BHR Hospitals Charity raises funds to improve patient and staff welfare and to improve the hospital environment for patients, staff and visitors. Our hospitals, including King George Hospital in Ilford and Queen's Hospital in Romford, serve a population across London and Essex of over 700,000. Our charity work funds those 'little extras' which complement the core services funded by the NHS.
Bart's City Life Saver is a specialist resuscitation training organisation based at St. Bartholomew's Hospital. With over 20 years of experience, it provides Basic Life Support and Safe Use of Defibrillator (AED) training to individuals, City firms, health professionals and the community.
At Best Beginnings, our vision is of a future where all children enjoy excellent care from the very beginning, where families have the information and support needed to protect their children's health, and illnesses and deaths can be avoided. Our innovative work is unique in the UK, exploiting as it does the window of opportunity between birth and two years of age, where foundations for a healthy childhood can be laid. Times are very tough for small charities like us. We urgently need your support to enable us to continue our crucial work. Please consider making a regular donation – even as little as £3 a month will help us make a difference to all Britain's babies. Join us online at www.bestbeginnings.info.
Every year in the UK, 125,000 people have an unnecessary heart attack or stroke in which high blood pressure is a key factor. The Blood Pressure Association exists to fight the causes of high blood pressure to prevent strokes and heart disease in the UK.
Bottletop is a youth led charity and we fundraise through innovative means. Music, fashion and events are our core way to raises funds; this enables us to deliver sexual health education to young people worldwide. Prevention is fundamental to stemming the flow of sexually transmitted diseases.
Breast Health International's mission is to give all people affected by breast cancer the tools necessary to have the best quality of life, regardless of background or financial circumstances. Our aim is to reduce the suffering caused by breast cancer worldwide and ensure that no one touched by breast cancer walks alone.
The Brightside Trust is an educational charity to provide young people with the confidence and skills needed to overcome social disadvantage. Our flagship project, Bright Journals, is an e-mentoring service that enables school pupils to be mentored by undergraduates and encourage them to consider careers in science and medicine.
For 40 years BNMT has made health improvements in Nepal. Recently armed conflict has distrupted health services. BNMT rehabilitates health care and buildings, improves pregnancy care, prevents and treats infectious diseases, especially TB and HIV and supports poor communities to gain better health standards.
Liver disease kills more men than Parkinson's disease and more women than cancer of the cervix and it is on the increase. The British Liver Trust is the UK's only national liver disease charity for adults. Through its Helpline, specialist publications and website, the Trust aims to raise the profile of all liver diseases, encourage prevention and achieve greater recognition, better support and wider understanding for people with liver disease.
The British Lung Foundation is the only UK charity working for everyone affected by lung disease. The charity focuses its resources on providing support for people affected by lung disease today; and works in a variety of ways (including funding world-class research) to bring about positive change, to improve treatment, care and support for people affected by lung disease in the future.
The Society aims to raise awareness and promote good management of chronic oedemas such as lymphoedema amongst all health care professionals so that those in the UK who suffer from this poorly understood condition may have access to effective treatment.
BODY provides emotional support and information for anyone involved in organ/tissue donation and transplantation. The desperate need for organ/tissue donors is promoted and information supplied to the media and public to enable informed decisions to be made. BODY is particularly interested in education and its website has resource pages for educationalists.
The BRS endeavours to promote improved quality of life for people with kidney disease, their families and carers. It does so by informing national policy, educating professionals involved in the care of patients, encouraging inter-disciplinary working and supporting patient centred clinical research.
The British Thyroid Foundation aims to provide support and clear information to sufferers of thyroid disorders, to promote a greater awareness of these disorders amongst the general public and the medical profession and to help set up regional support groups and raise funds for research.
The British Tinnitus Association helps people with tinnitus. It provides a Freephone Helpline, 0800 018 0527, funds research into causes and treatment of tinnitus and raises awareness within the medical community and general public. It provides group support and individual membership options and publishes a quarterly magazine 'Quiet'.
Its aim is to improve the treatment and management of urological disease through sponsorship of research, education and training of urologists, patient information and public awareness. It develops training programmes to bring best urology practice to the UK by sending urologists to centres of specialist expertise .
Brook is a young people's sexual health charity which works with and for young people through clinical services, education and outreach, campaigns, advocacy and lobbying. Brook's mission is ensure that all children and young people have access to high quality, free and confidential sexual health services, as well as education and support that enables them to make informed, active choices about their personal and sexual relationships so they can enjoy their sexuality without harm. You can find more information on Brook at www.brook.org.uk
Sjögren’s Syndrome is the 2nd most common auto immune rheunmatic disease affecting 3-4% of adults in the UK, its under diagnosed & no cure exists. The BSSA raises awareness of SS and supports research into its cause and treatment and also supports sufferers & carers, educates professionals & public.
About Face has helped people with cancer of the head and neck for 10 years with advice, information and support. The new £250,000 Butterfly Appeal will provide a wider range of services by creating the About Face Centre in Poole - a permanent base of support for patients, families, doctors in training and volunteers.
Cairdeas aims to improve the availability and quality of palliative care services in the developing world. It does this through consultancy, education, training and mentoring; and is currently working with partners in India, Uganda, Rwanda and Malawi.
Providing a place of sanctuary and support to all affected by the diagnosis of cancer.We offer advice,information and support plus a range of 15 complimentary therapies in conjunction with the clients conventional medicine the first twelve therapies are free to registered clients.
Our aim is to empower people by providing them with information - ALL the information - including complementary, alternative and new therapies used effectively elsewhere in the world so they can make more informed choices and thus increase their personal chances of beating this disease.
Centre of the Cell is a science education centre, online resource and outreach project aimed at children, young people and families. It seeks to have a positive influence on the lives of the young people it works with by raising career aspirations and improving educational attainment.
The CGD RT is:- caring for affected people/ their families, generating funds for research into improved treatments and a cure, disseminating clinical/ scientific knowledge, raising awareness among the medical professionals, tackling problems common to other genetic conditions and primary immune deficiencies. It is the founder partner of Jeans for Genes
To provide safe water in Malawi particularly at Chembe Village at Cape Maclear to help eradicate sickness and death especially amongst children.
Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland aims to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, advice and information, and support in the community.
The Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, based in Cape Town, is the cornerstone of paediatric health care and training in Africa . It is the only specialist hospital dedicated entirely to children in the whole of southern Africa. Patients come from poor, marginalised communities and more than a third of the patients are under a year old.
Children's Medical Care Malawi aims to improve healthcare for children throughout Malawi. It works in partnership with Malawian healthcare providers to support healthcare worker training and improve local facilities, providing key skill and equipment needed to save the lives of sick children.
The Cobalt Appeal Fund is a registered medical charity founded in 1964 to provide a Cobalt Radiotherapy Unit for Cheltenham General Hospital. Since this time the Cobalt Appeal Fund has provided equipment for and funded projects supporting oncology centres within Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. <p> Today we provide state of the art imaging for diagnosis, promote awareness and prevention of cancers, facilitate screening for cancer and fund appropriate non-drug related medical research.
Coeliac UK is the only charity in the UK, which supports those with coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. It receives no government funding and is dependent on the generosity of the public to fund practical support, awareness raising and research into the condition.
The charity was established in 2006 to finance an area of academic medical research restricted by budget. We do not receive any government grants and depend entirely on your donations. We support doctors at St George’s Hospital , London to continue laboratory research and clinical trials with patients suffering with Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, IBS and Bowel Cancer.
Cornerstone Foundation is charity operating primarily in Britain and West Africa. In August01 it began working in Partnership with Nigerias Babcock-University to relieve poverty, promote education and medical developments. From 2008 to 2012 well be working with Babcock-University on specific goals in Nigeria through the Touch the Future Capital Campaign.
We are a local breast cancer charity based in Northamptonshire, raising funds specifically to support our breast care services at Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals. In just over 6 years we have been able to provide almost £1/2 million but our work must go on - with what is a serious subject we have much vision and we have a lot of fun. Please support this local initiative.
Dance UK is the national voice for the dance profession, aiming to improve the conditions in which dance is created, performed and experienced. Its Healthier Dancer Programme has been working with the world's leading dance and sports medics and scientists for the last 20 years, resulting in the development of the Dancers' Health Pilot Scheme research project.
It is the oldest charity for adult Deaf people in the world. It provides a range of specialist services aimed at improving the quality of Deaf and Hard of Hearing people who live in Glasgow and the West of Scotland.
This new charity hopes to make young people aware of the dangers of smoking and change attitudes towards it. It will use the youthful appeal of an annual film making competition that explores this very subject and its consequences, as well as new internet and mobile media to convey our message.
To raise funds for the education and development of doctors in Leukaemia & associated conditions. It was Derek's wish prior to his death that this fund be set up in his honour.
The Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation (DRWF) is a registered charity, established in 1998, to assist in the relief of persons with diabetes and to raise awareness about diabetes, its risks and symptoms and associated complications. DRWF is a medical research charity supporting Clinical and Non-Clinical Fellowships; Open Funding Projects; Studentships & Institutional Grants, primarily in the UK and internationally, as part of the DRWF network of charities. DRWFs main objective is 'staying well until a cure is found' and in furtherance of this aim, provides support to those with diabetes by way of a 'Diabetes Wellness Network'. The Wellness Network was founded because people with diabetes have to make decisions about their general health as well as their diabetes. The Network aims to help people with diabetes deal with these problems, whilst bearing in mind their diabetic condition. The Diabetes Wellness News, is the charity's monthly publication, working towards educating, informing and reminding of the best and healthiest choices to make. It is a digest of magazines, newspapers, books and scientific journals - bringing the reader first class articles from respected diabetes and other healthcare professionals.
Money donated to the Dudley Group of Hospitals Charity enables us to buy new medical equipment, provide specialist training for staff and improve patient care.
Eating Disorder Networks (EDN) provides essential intense therapy alike who suffer from Eating Disorders such as Anorexia and Obesity. It is estimated that 1 million people suffer from Anorexia alone, and is known to have the highest death rate within mental health. Any money raised will go towards supporting people and promoting prevention of this destructive growing epidemic.
The Ectopic Pregancy Foundation (EPF) is a charity organisation set up by a group of National Health Service (NHS) doctors to help give advice about this distressing condition that affects up to 1 in 100 pregnancies. We provide advice for both the medical profession and the general public, in the form of the website and a 24 hour telephone advice line. <p> The EPF needs funds to support its activity and ambitions. Funding is required for hosting the website, providing the 24 hour patient helpline, mailshots to A&E departments, equipment to train gynaecologists in managing ectopic pregnancies and administrative support to run the organisation. All the trustees, faculty and international resident advisors are honorary and receive no financial reward and give their time freely. <p> We do not have any governmental support. <p> Mr Laurie Montgomery Irvine, founder and honory chief executive.
Education for Health is the UK's leading education charity for health professionals working with patients with long term conditions. It aims to provide a consistent, comprehensive and innovative approach to professional health training across the fields of cardiovascular disease, allergic conditions, diabetes and respiratory health.
To provide free healthcare in communities throughout the world.
As a living memory and tribute to Emma Louise Brandon, Emma's Bubble Trust is committed to raising as much money as possible to help alleviate the physical and emotional suffering of teenagers who find themselves afflicted by cancer.
Endometriosis SHE Trust (UK) aims to provide relief for persons suffering from endometriosis by providing advice, support, education and guidance including holistic treatments. Early diagnosis in all women is vital if their future fertility is to be protected. Endometriosis is typically not a life threatening disease but is life destroying.
Epilepsy Wales exists to support adults and children with epilepsy, their families and their carers. It wants to help educate people, dispel stigma and discrimination, to support people with epilepsy to fulfil their potential.
Equilibrium aims to become the foremost international partnership organisation working to advance the understanding, treatment and deal with the stigma and prejudice around bipolar disorder.
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helps people affected by eating disorders in Derbyshire and the surrounding areas
fpa is a sex and relationships charity who educate, inform and support people by giving them practical help on such things as developing confidence, self esteem or negotiating healthy relationships. They offer practical facts and information on all aspects of sex and relationships.. They believe in empowering people so they can then make the best choices for their own health and wellbeing. They do a lot of community work, particularly with teenagers and parents as well as producing resources, running training courses, running an interactive web service, answering calls to a confidential helpline and campaigning in government for people’s sexual rights.
The Freedom From Fistula Foundation helps women in Africa who are suffering from obstetric fistula caused by obstructed childbirth by providing free surgeries and access to healthcare during pregnancy and childbirth. The charity helps thousands of women every year and with your help it can do more.
Friends In Action Northern Ireland are currently drilling water wells for remote people groups in Burkina Faso, West Africa. We work with other charities and missions to provide much needed clean fresh potable water supplies in remote village level environments.
Its aim is to relieve sickness and promote the good health of the people of Kanungu district in Uganda by raising funds for the maintenance and development of the Bwindi Community Health Centre with a view to reduce child mortality, improve maternal health, combat hiv/aids, malaria and other diseases and improve the provision of clean water and sanitation.
FECIN supports two projects in Tigray Northern Ethiopia, Alshadai Orphanage and Mums for Mums, an AIDS project training street women in useful skills so they can earn a living and feed their families. They also counsel others about AIDS and support HIV/AIDS sufferers in their own homes.
Friends of Wonersh Surgery is a charity that helps fund essential equipment and services at Wonersh Surgery that the practice would otherwise be unable to afford. The charity needs your help more than ever before, to help kit out the minor surgery unit.
The George Easton Memorial Trust was set up in memory of George who died of bone cancer aged 23. The Trust funds research into the challenges that teenagers and young adults face when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Three books published so far are widely used in Teenage Cancer Trust Units.<p> For more information visit our website: <p>www.cancerinyoungadults-throughparentseyes.org
It raises funds for specific medical equipment to treat prostate cancer. This equipment is not available to the local trusts.
ICEHA is an international not-for-profit organisation and Registered Charity that engages healthcare professionals to rapidly transfer their expertise on HIV care and infectious diseases to colleagues in developing countries, using an innovative method of clinical mentoring.
GMFA is the leading gay men’s health charity in the UK. GMFA works to improve gay men’s health by increasing the control they have over their own lives. GMFA’s work includes HIV prevention campaigns, a range of courses for gay men, smoking cessation courses, a gay men’s health magazine, online information resources and campaigns promoting the health of HIV+ gay men and Black gay men. Please visit www.gmfa.org.uk for more information
HAPIS IS A SUPPORT NETWORK BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP FOR MOTHERS AND FAMILIES IN THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AFFECTED BY POSTNATAL DEPRESSIONIT IS A TOTALLY VOLUNTARY GROUP RUN BY RECOVERED MOTHERS AND RELIES HEAVILY ON DONATIONS AS IT HAS NO STATUTORY SUPPORT
Haller works at the grassroots level with some of the poorest communities in Kenya. We provide training initiatives in health, smallholder organic farming, water conservation, and the preservation of the environment to enable families to become self-sufficient, and reduce their dependence on aid.
Nutrition plays a pivotal role in health. There is a gap in the nutritional status of most people today, which an apparently wholesome, balanced diet may fail to correct. This worldwide problem is severe in Africa. Even when a person consumes adequate calories and protein, if they lack one single micronutrient or a combination of vitamins and minerals, their immune system is compromised and infections take hold. HETN aims to research and apply appropriate nutritional intervention in the prevention and management of disease. Our projects include crèche feeding, nutritional support for orphans, vulnerable children and people living with AIDS and TB.
Health for All was initially developed by the doctors, staff and patients at the Bridge and Littlebourne Health Centres, Canterbury. Aiming to "preserve health and relieve sickness and suffering in the less developed countries of the world" it supports partnership projects in India and Africa.
Help is a registered charity dedicated to helping children who are orphaned, destitute or disabled, by providing health care and education. It runs adult education and development classes to enable self sufficiency. It has projects in India, UK, Zambia and Zimbabwe. It runs health programs in the UK.
Heart Research is a visionary charity that leads the way funding ground breaking, innovative, medical research projects at the cutting edge of science into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. There is a strong emphasis on supporting clinical and surgical projects and young researchers on their first steps into research. The charity also encourages and supports original healthy lifestyle initiatives that explore novel ways of preventing heart disease in all sectors of the community.
The Heaton-Ellis Trust has been set up to fund essential research into finding a cure for MND. The Trust's aim is to raise £1 million fund the purchase of a gene analyzing machine and ensure its effective operation for a three year period. All the funds raised are directed to Kings College in London to enable the research team to further their aims.
The Helping Friends Foundation's purpose is to support a variety of cancer-related projects that have helped and will help a broad network of family and friends. It focuses on fulfilling entire projects, which although extremely important in nature, can often be overlooked with regards to funding.
The Hepatitis C Trust is the national UK charity for hepatitis C and has been operating since 2001. <p> It is an entirely patient-led and patient-run organization and all its’ staff, both paid and voluntary, either have hepatitis C or have had it and have cleared it after treatment. <p> They are committed to raising awareness to encourage people to come forth and get tested. There are currently 500,000 people undiagnosed in the UK alone, many of whom will not even be aware that they may have been at risk. <p> Those that don’t have it may well know someone who has - hepatitis C is now affecting everyone.
We provide relief of sickness and the prevention of illness and suffering in Muheza District and adjacent Districts in Tanzania by: 1)Providing books, information and visits of health workers between Herefordshire and Muheza District; 2)provision of support to Hospice services; 3)providing help with diagnoses; 5)donation of equipment, drugs, etc to Muheza Hospital and District.
The charity serves to improve the comfort of patients at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. Donations received are used to purchase equipment that improves patient care. Donations are also used to pay for education opportunities for staff so that they can improve the care they provide to patients.
The main aim of the Histiocytosis Research Trust is to fund research and scientific study into the causes of Histiocytosis and the development of improved means for diagnosis and treatment. We also aim to provide information and support to families affected by Histiocytosis. We offer services such as our UK Family Roadshow Meetings (led by an expert or experts in LCH/HLH) and our Befriending Scheme where families can be matched to share experiences. We are therefore extremeley grateful for any contribution you are able to make.
The Holly Tree Foundation was established in loving memory of 15 year old Holly Thomson who gave the gift of life to 7 people by the donation of her organs. We became a registered charity in 2006 and we are committed to our objectives as follows: <p> To relieve all those affected by organ donation by providing a support, advice and information service <p> Help fund vital research into brain haemorrhage <p> Encourage and raise awareness of organ donation and complimentary forms of healing in conjunction with conventional medicine <p> Enhance the environment by providing the facility for memorial tree planting regardless of race, religion or finacal status.
THE RELIEF AND PREVENTION OF SICKNESS IN GHANA THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF HOMEOPATHY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES, HEALTH EDUCATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL HEALTH WORKERS, SUPPORT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOMEOPATHIC EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING TOGETHER WITH LOCAL PARTNERS
Hope City Enterprise is the charity initiative of The Megacentre. It exists to equip, inspire and launch people into greatness. Projects include: City Hearts, a residential facility for young women with life controlling issues; Buzz Schools, a programme working in schools across Sheffield, Liverpool and Leeds and Hope Families, an initiative working with parents and families across Leeds. You can donate to each individual charity through each projects General Appeals pages or by a direct donation to Hope City Enterprise.
HOPE International Development Agency is a network of people who care about making a difference throughout the world. HOPE's national staff teams in Ethiopia, Cambodia, Afghanistan, the Dominican Republic and various other countries around the world work with impoverished communities, facilitating clean water supplies, education, health and sanitation training, and capacity development.
Hospice Africa promotes palliative care (pain control in terminally ill cancer patients) in sub-Saharan Africa, using oral morphine. The work in Uganda started in 1993 and continues in Kampala, Mbarara and Hoima. Currently, palliative care projects are also being supported in Malawi, Cameroon and Nigeria. See www.hospiceafrica.org.
I-connect works in conjunction with our partners NMM ( based in Udaipur, Rajasthan) . It has helped to finance community health workers,a women's tailoring project ,educational projects and will be setting up a child sponsorship scheme.
Improves medical education around the world by improving teaching infrastrucure or directly supporting medical students in key areas
Imperial College London is a world leading, science based university, whose research explores the interface between science, medicine, engineering and management to deliver practical solutions.The Faculty of Medicine is a centre of excellence in research, development and teaching, and aims to improve patient care in associated NHS Trust hospitals.
The Intensive Care Society is the representative body in the UK for intensive care professionals and patients. The Society is dedicated to the delivery of the highest quality of critical care to patients in the UK. The Society awards grants for research, produces standards and guidelines, organises educational meetings and works closely with a number of medical organisations.
Interact Worldwide works in collaborative partnerships with local and national organisations and governments, to improve the sexual and reproductive health and rights, including maternal health care, family planning and HIV/AIDS services, of some of the poorest and most marginalised people in the world. Whole communities benefit but especially marginalised groups such as women, children and those living with HIV/ AIDS. Interact Worldwide is an INGO – an international charity with over 30 years experience and relies on donations to fund its overseas projects and programmes.
Interburns aims to reduce the global burden of burn related deaths and diabilities by disseminating knowledge through training, education and research and by stimulating prevention in the field of burn care. Interburns combines the educational and research strengths of technologically advanced countries with the rich clinical experience of developing countries in the field of burn care.
The vision of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance is a world in which people do not die of AIDS. The Alliance supports community based organisations to respond effectively to prevent the spread of HIV and enable fair access to treatment for those who desperately need it.
We are an independent humanitarian organisation, committed to assisting individuals without discrimination against greed, religion, race, sex, or political convictions. We provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to vulnerable victims of innate conflict.
J.A.M.E.S. - Just a few minutes emergency support is a unique charity that provides free training in emergency first aid for children and infants to teach parents, carers, grandparents and anyone who comes into contact with children, what to do, how to cope and how to sustain a child's life until professional help arrives.
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Childbed fever is an infection of the womb in new mothers which can lead to septicaemia. <p> Infections are rare, but they can happen to anybody, and can be fatal: 14% of maternal deaths in the UK are due to septicaemia. <p> Jessica's Trust would like every parent, every midwife and doctor to know that childbed fever (also called puerperal fever or puerperal sepsis) is still a very real threat to a mother's life and to know how to recognise the symptoms.
The Fund was created in 1997 to raise awareness of mesothelioma, fund research, support patients and carers and, more recently, to campaign for the Mesothelioma Charter. We have raised more than £450,000, mostly in small donations from those personally affected, for research, a helpline and educational/information events across the country.
One in three people in Kent will get cancer. Kent Cancer Trust was established to relieve the suffering of cancer patients and to improve the provision of cancer care within Kent and to promote research into the cause and treatment of cancer
Kids Integrated Cancer Treatment is a unique charitable organisation that is dedicated to providing support to families with children who are fighting cancer and other serious illnesses.
It provides grants for medical and educational purposes with an emphasis on Africa
To provide support to all who have been affected by NF. To raise awareness to all including all medical staff.
The LGF is a nationally significant Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual people's Charity working to, 'End Homophobia and Empower People'. We believe in a fair and equal society where all Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual people can achieve their full potential.
Lifeblood provides public education to improve the understanding of thrombosis and funds scientific research into the diagnosis,causes,prevention and cure of thrombosis. It also works to further doctor's knowledge of thrombosis by workshops and conferences in the UK. It maintains a website www.thrombosis-charity.org.uk
It helps fund research into Mitochondrial Disease and other metabolic disorders, the training of medical teams and support for families who are stricken with metabolic disorders.
The Little Haven is a registered charity providing support for people affected by life limiting illness. Our aim is to connect with people, provide motivation, inspiration, hope and council.
Live Life Then Give Life works tirelessly to save the lives of all those who need an organ transplant in the UK. Funds are used to raise awareness of organ donation and to fund projects that increase in the numbers of successful transplants that are carried out each year.
The Living Trust was established in 2007 with the objective of funding specific medical projects which facilitate how cancer patients receive treatment and which allow them to live normal lives whilst dealing with the effects of the disease.
'Love Hope Strength Foundation promotes innovative, music related, outreach and awareness programmes for leukaemia and cancer patients and those who are affected by it. The foundation will build a support network for cancer patients worldwide and provide funding for quality cancer research projects'.
Luyando helps empower the community around Cool Bananas Plantation to be self sufficient, provide education, develop facilities that can give health and medical support, develop Christian pastoral care and support social and economic growth.
Founded by Ex-Watchdog presenter and bowel cancer survivor Lynn Faulds Wood. We help to investigate every stage of the patient’s journey - from prevention and screening to palliative care - to help save lives from bowel cancer and to improve the quality of life of those going through the journey
Male Cancer Awareness Campaign is all about raising awareness. It is not about research. Using live awareness, we travel nationwide to educate men, every last one. We teach them the importance of early detection and try to reduce the embarrassment issues associated with male cancer. Male Cancer Awareness Campaign - achieving lasting change in the fight against cancer.
Maruva Trust is a UK registered charity. Its primary aim is to improve the lives of HIV positive children through the development of appropriate care and support services.
The Mary How Trust for Cancer Prevention aims to spot the early signs of cancers and other life-threatening illnesses through health screenings and scans, which are offered free of charge. An independent charity, it receives no NHS funding. The service depends on donations, fundraising and the dedication of volunteers.
MDCF supports the Shri Meladi Maa TB Hospital project – to set up a hospital to serve the community of Kheda (India) in the treatment of Tuberculosis. The hospital opens in February 2010 - vital diagnostic equipment, costing £160k is needed to ensure the best care is provided.
Medical Missionaries of Mary are Catholic Sisters who work with people in places of great need to improve their health care and development in a cost-effective way.
The aims of this foundation are fundamentally the alleviation of suffering using all healing medicines. We hope collectively to be a grass roots organization. Our focus is primarily healing medicines applied to areas and groups in need of medical aid. We are especially focused on the preservation, practice and education of Tibetan Medicine - the oldest medical system in the world.
Meningitis UK funds lifesaving research to find a vaccine to eradicate all forms of meningitis. Sadly the disease can be incredibly difficult to detect as the symptoms are similar to the common cold or flu, plus there are occasions when people show no, or very few, symptoms. For these reasons we believe the only way to truly eradicate the disease is through the development of a preventative vaccine, which is our sole focus. We are confident that with enough support, we will be able to put a stop to the heartache and devastation it causes.
The Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund is a small voluntary fund where every penny raised goes towards promoting a greater awareness and sponsoring vital research studies into this asbestos cancer. It offers information and support to all whose lives have been affected by this devastating disease.
Middlesbrough Mind helps people experiencing a wide range of mental health problems. Our services include: information and advice, 1-to-1 support, group support and courses, support for families, campaigning and activities in the local community. We are also developing services in Stockton Borough with the support of local residents.
Migraine Action Association is a national charity, established in 1958. It supports people affected by migraine via a telephone Helpline, a range of literature and regular patient meetings. It relies on donations from the public. Please contact Vic Sheret on 0116 249 5774 for details of our fundraising activities.
The charity helps mothers to survive childbirth through educating healthcare workers in the poorest countries in Africa. It is based in the Department of Anaesthetics at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
Mothers’ Union is a unique community of 3.6 million members, across 78 countries, living out their Christian faith by making a difference in their communities. Parenting programmes, literacy circles, AIDS orphanages, prison parent-and-child centres, disaster relief - diverse and very grassroots, our work is all motivated by our central focus: supporting family life, parents, marriage, and child welfare.
The Mouth Cancer Foundation raises awareness of mouth, throat and other head & neck cancers as well as provides support and information for patients, carers and health professionals through its award winning website, unique online support group of over 2,500 members and telephone helpline service. Thanks.
The Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre (MSRC) is a proactive and innovative charity passionately committed to supporting anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis through access to unbiased information and advice. Our approach is to encourage individuals to make choices that are appropriate to their daily lives, empowering them to maximise their potential. <p> Some of the services MSRC provides include: <p> * A 24 hour, freephone Telephone Counselling Service available 365 days a year * An advisory service with access to MS Specialist Advisors and a Welfare Rights and Benefits Advisor * Publish the renowned MS journal, New Pathways * Maintain a comprehensive website, updated daily and providing a lively online community through its forums and chat rooms <p> MSRC strongly believes that "Life is for Living" and by providing unbiased information and advice, people affected by MS can make choices that are relevant to their particular needs.
The MS Trust is a charity which works with and for the 100,000 people in the UK with MS. Our vision is to enable people with MS to live their lives to the full. We provide information that is tailored to what people want to know; education for health professionals about what people with MS need; research into better management of MS; support for anyone affected by MS.
The National Gamete Donation Trust was set up in 1999 to raise awareness of the need for sperm, egg and embryo donors, and to alleviate those shortages. It works with the media and health professionals on donor recruitment campaigns and is reguarly consulted on UK infertility policy issues.
National Kidney Federation is the only national kidney charity run by kidney patients for the benefit of kidney patients. It is committed to improving the health and quality of life of people living with kidney disease and those at risk through its national patient support services and campaigns for improvements to kidney treatment and provision.
The National Maternity Support Foundation (NMSF) was set up following the tragic stillbirth of Jake Canter due to the nearest hospital maternity unit being closed. Our founding principles are to take a 'proactive educative approach' to maternity care occupying the 'sensible middle ground' of public opinion. Working in partnership with the Royal College of Midwives, the NMSF’s four key objectives are as follows:- 1. Campaign to help keep maternity services available, accessible, safe and well resourced 2. Ensure that prospective parents have all the information needed to make informed decisions 3. Being a resource for others to obtain information and support 4. Support and promote, in partnership with other organisations, further research into stillbirth and neonatal death
EMMS Nazareth works in Nazareth, providing primary health care, education, social enterprise and Christian works. It seeks to address the challenges of the region through integration, cooperation and delivery of key services with the love and compassion taught by Jesus. Its statement of faith declares: “As followers of Jesus of Nazareth, we will”
Christian Medical Mission to the people of the Niger Delta, providing medical, water, vaccination and cataract surgery programs
Newcastle Healthcare Charity is an NHS dedicated charity who support local hospital services at the RVI, Newcastle General and Walkergate hospitals (general & specialist care); St Nicholas & St George's hospitals (mental health services) and Hunters Moor hospitals (neuro-rehabilitation). The charity enhances patient care, treatment and experience through a wide variety of grants; supports innovative research and development and facilitates additional training and support for NHS staff
The Trust aims to provide for the social and welfare needs of the local community, with health and education two of the priorities. Whilst an Islamic organisation it helps both Muslims and Non-Muslims. It is soon embarking on a project to rebuild its existing properties in Leyton, London.
The aim of NI Chest, Heart and Stroke is to promote the prevention of and alleviate the suffering resulting from chest heart and stroke related illnesses. It does this through Support & Rehabilitation, research, health promotion, lobbying, financial support and advice & information.
The main aim of Opt In is to promote global healthcare and to try and break the vicious cycle of poverty and poor health. Opt in links with hospitals in developing countries, develops partnerships and enhances healthcare provision through training and education for the local population by sharing the skills and knowledge of NHS staff.
It works to improve the lives of people living with pain. It runs a helpline and publishes information leaflets and a magazine Pain Matters, aimed at informing ordinary people about pain. It campaigns for better pain services and a better understanding of the needs of people living with pain.
PAPAA provides a positive approach for people living with the skin condition psoriasis and its associated condition psoriatic arthritis. The charity produces information, raises awareness, and offers help and advice. A journal is produced twice a year and a comprehensive website is updated regularly.
The Parkinson's Disease Society (PDS) is the UK's leading charity dedicated to supporting all people with Parkinson's, their families, friends and carers
Phi promotes the health of people in developing countries by supporting library to library partnerships that aim to increase the flow of timely, reliable and appropriate health information. Through building links between people and places these partnerships support the exchange of experiences, expertise and resources that can make a real difference in improving health.
It helps people with the painful and often debilitating condition of Pelvic Girdle Pain(PGP). PINS offers advice and support and its objectives are to provide current, accurate information and to get early diagnosis and effective treatment for everyone affected. Its work covers the UK and overseas.
The Peninsula Medical School Foundation exists to support medical research and medical education at the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry. The School is a centre of medical excellence, leading on internationally competitive research into an array of conditions and diseases that affect people today. At our newly completed laboratories at Truro, Plymouth and Exeter the key areas of research are Diabetes, Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Stroke and the interaction between the Environment and Human Health.
It is a partnership between Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Wau teaching hospital in Southern Sudan. It aims to address the needs of the hospital which is dire straits and recovering from the very long civil war in Sudan, by assisting with teaching and training for doctors and nurses. A team have already visited Wau and know we can improve the health care of these people. Your help is needed to support this vital work.
The charity was established to promote the awareness of breast cancer within young people, to link with mainstream charities to promote related fundraising events, to use the money raised to help and support breast cancer patients, to provide hope and develop support networks through our website.
The Centre’s mission is to raise funds to undertake research to improve the survival and quality of life of men with prostate cancer. Research focuses on three areas: Understanding prostate cancer development and progression Managing prostate cancer – identifying those who will benefit Treatment– bringing results from laboratory to bedside
Prostate Scotland aims to inform, support, campaign and advance on prostate disease in Scotland. The initial goals is to raise awareness of the disease so that men know how to recognise signs of problems. In the longer term the charity will influence treatment developments and promote research.
The charity provides information to sufferers of neurological diseases.
The Psoriasis Association is the leading national membership organisation for people affected by psoriasis whose aims are to advise and support people who have psoriasis, raise awareness and fund research into the causes, treatments and the care of psoriasis. being reliant on donations to sustain and develop this valuable work.
This unique organisation was founded in 2000 by and for PH patients, its mission is to seek a cure, to provide hope, support and education, to promote awareness and to be an advocate for the Pulmonary Hypertension community
The Queen's Nursing Institute is a registered charity that supports community nurses and midwives in England, Wales and Northern Ireland with project funding, professional development, information networks, publications and campaigns. It also provides financial and personal support for community nurses who are no longer able to work through illness, injury, old age or disability.
People with rarer cancers often feel isolated and find it difficult to get accurate information about their illness. We offer advice and information, put people in touch with others for support, raise awareness of less common cancers, and work to secure the best possible services for patients and their families.
RCPSG promotes best levels of health and high standards of healthcare for people by offering continuing professional development to our Fellows, Members and other healthcare professionals. By helping individuals develop at every stage in their career, the College ensures patients receive the best possible care available in the UK and across the World.
The aim of our charity is to undertake ventures where tangible benefits are experienced by entire communities. We endeavour to provide communities with the resources and abilities to improve and sustain their own well being and standards of living via our assistance. Our ethos is to direct our energies into projects aimed at health improvement, education and poverty reduction.
RECOVERY campaigns for freedom from compulsion for survivors of Mental Health problems. It educates the wider public to understand that it is best for everyone to choose voluntarily their own treatment. It finds the best ways to Mental Health and provides self-help groups in Centering Therapy, CARAT (Complementary, Alternative Remedies and Therapies) and Independent Advocacy.
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is wholly dedicated to defeating lung cancer. We fund unique research into the early detection of lung cancer, health promotion work and lung cancer patient care. Lung cancer claims more lives than any other cancer. Charity Registration Nos: England & Wales 1046854 - Scotland SCO37596
Lifesavers' aim is to save lives. Only one person in ten has lifesaving knowledge and the charity's dedicated volunteers provide training to people of all ages from primary school pupils to pensioners. Their range of activities means they are as likely to save a life at a bus stop as on the beach.
The Russian Revival Fund aims to train Russian psychotherapists to understand and treat the mental illness and family stress that have become so widespread since the collapse of the former Soviet Union.
SADS UK is a charity helping to Save Lives, informing the general public and health professionals of symptoms of Heart Conditions that can cause a Sudden Arrhythmic Death if not detected and treated. The charity donates heart monitoring and medical equipment to medical establishments and defibrillators in the community.
The Trust wants to help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in the province of Mpumalanga, South Africa by raising funds to enable the training by suitably qualified persons, of young people to act as peer counsellors to their contemporaries. Also to enable the application of sociological and educational techniques in general.
The Charity supports the wellbeing of patients and staff at the hospital by providing vital equipment, supporting staff through education and supporting both patients and staff through a range of welfare activities. It also provides funds for medical research which benefits the entire community.
SANDS Lothians is a registered Scottish charity offering support understanding and help both of a practical and emotional nature to bereaved parents and their families who have suffered a misscarriage stillbirth or neo-natal death.
Sense About Science is a small charity that equips people to make sense of science and evidence. It responds practically to inaccuracies in public claims about science, medicine and technology helping to explain the scientific reasoning and evidence on which conclusions are based and help all civic groups and non-specialists contact scientists about difficult issues.
Shanti Microfinance provides technology, training and microfinance to grass roots entrepreneurs in slums in India.
The Shropshire and Mid-Wales Head and Neck Charity has been set up with the aim of providing facilities suitable for the 21st century to treat patients with conditions ranging from hearing problems or cataracts to major head and neck cancer.
To enable and assist individuals with Sickle Cell disorder and Thalassaemia to realise their full potential. It aims to develop direct services that will improve the quality of life of the individual and families affected by SCD and Thalassaemia. It raises the awareness through education.
SNAC aims to support families of children affected by arthritis. It will link up children and provide support through local, phone and internet contact. It will provide family education days, have a web site and fundamentally improve family’s experiences of living with this chronic condition.
S.A.F.E. uses theatre to deliver life-saving information about HIV/AIDS in the most under-served areas in Kenya. S.A.F.E.'s performances challenge the stigma and discrimination surrounding HIV/AIDS, and promote compassion, honesty and open discussion. S.A.F.E. has performed before over 400,000 people, and encouraged hundreds to come forward for testing and treatment.
St George’s Hospital provides a range of general and specialist services in South West London and beyond. The hospital is a leading national centre for specialist care including neurology, cardiac care and cancer. Money raised through St George's Hospital Charity supports and enhances the services provided at St George’s for the benefit of patients, visitors and staff. Please help it continue the good work.
To provide equipment, comfort items and therapeutic aids for patients, also provide education and training for both patients and staff.
It supports senior healthcare professionals to visit Juba Teaching Hospital,Southern Sudan to provide education and training.
St John Cymru Wales is a national Welsh charity, separate from England. Through the commitment of our 4,700 Volunteers we provide vital First Aid and community care to thousands of people every year. Our quick response to medical emergencies means we save lives and can dramatically reduce the long term effects of injuries.
STARS Works together with individuals, families and medical professionals to offer support and information on Syncopes and Reflex Anoxic Seizures
Stickler Syndrome Support Group aims to raise awareness of Stickler syndrome amongst the medical profession; promote the value of early diagnosis for adults and children with the condition to help preserve vision, particularly the prevention of blindness in children and adults.
The promotion and protection of the health of peoplewith diabetes in Suffolk, through the provision of support, education and practical advice both in local surgeries and hospitals and To advance the education of the general public in suffolk relating to diabetes.
SWORDE-Teppa helps people to help themselves and their community in Tajikistan, formerly war-torn and the poorest country in the Central Asian region. Providing opportunities; implementing innovative educational, English and IT teaching; environmental, conservation, health and sports projects. Based at SWORDE-Teppa's English and Education Centre, opened by HRH The Duke of York.
Target Ovarian Cancer is dedicated to achieving a long and good life for every woman with ovarian cancer. Its mission is to accelerate progress to beat ovarian cancer by: * Improving lives: promoting best practice in diagnosis, treatment and care * Raising money: for high quality research UK-wide * Uniting hearts and minds: working with others to improve survival.
The Themba Trust UK supports the work of the Themba HIV&AIDS Organisation in South Africa which gives interactive theatre performances and training in schools, community-based organisations and prisons for HIV prevention. Over 70 000 people have benefited so far.
To Transplant and Beyond was established to give hope, encouragement and support to transplant patients, their families, friends and carers during a very traumatic time in their lives. It conveys the positive side of transplantation, by showing what can be achieved and by encouraging as many people as possible to join the donor register, so that many more lives can be saved.
It helps to restore preventable blindness
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The Transplant Sport UK is a registered charity whose main aim is to raise awareness of the need for organ donation in the UK and worldwide. Through organising sports and social events for transplant recipients it shows the benefits of organ donation and proves that recipients can lead a normal and active life again after transplantation.
Trauma Care aims to improve the outcome of the trauma victim by establishing best practice throughout the whole chain of care. We achieve this through education, research and publishing.
Tukae aims to alleviate poverty through improving education and health and promotes sustainable job creation. It runs an active volunteer programme for gap years, career breaks etc. It is involved in teaching English in two primary schools, helps run three health posts, is developing a campsite and runs a women's craft co-operative.
Ubuntu Education Fund provides life saving HIV services and essential educational resources to over 40,000 children and their families in the townships of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Nine years ago, Ubuntu Education Fund began with the belief that every child has a right to quality education and health. Our focus is to ensure that children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS are empowered to make healthy choices - giving the children of South Africa access to the opportunities in life they deserve.
UCARE, Urology Cancer Research and Education, works to improve the treatment and care of people with cancer through research and education. UCARE supports: - research into prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular cancers - the development of new ways to fight cancer - education information about urological cancers
Mobile phones and wireless communication technology is used with almost no precautionary advice. The purpose of the RRT is to uncover and communicate the facts concerning electro-magnetic radiation on our and our children’s health, whilst trying to raise funding to research conditions such as electrosensitivity, EMFs and cancer etc.
Umoja UK directs all donations to The Umoja Centre, in Arusha, Tanzania. The Centre provides free education to young disadvantaged people. Students at the Centre gain the necessary skills to return to secondary school, continue to further education or start businesses.
It was formed in 1971 to assist people who are about to undergo or have undergone surgery resulting in a urinary diversion, often following cancer. It has a full time secretary who provides information personally and via a Handbook, pamphlets, website, organising visits, Journal and DVD. Medical research also supported.
OUR AIMS & OBJECTIVES To raise awareness about vasa praevia. To bring about the introduction of clinical protocols in the UK for the routine diagnosis and treatment of vasa praevia. To support and assist those who have experienced or those who are experiencing vasa praevia.
Verity is a self help group set up in 1997 to help women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The charity is completely self funded and is the only national charity for women with PCOS. PCOS affects millions of women in the UK and worldwide (approximately 5–10 per cent) .
Vitiligo is a common skin disease where patches of skin become milky-white and can develop in shape and size. The Vitiligo Society exists to relieve the distress and suffering of people with vitiligo. Hence our main emphasis and activities are to develop and provide “people support services”.
It provides help and support to those individuals infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in the Waterberg, Limpopo Province, South Africa.