Search Results: MCH Organizations

Annotation: FHI 360 is a global development organization committed to solving social problems in the United States and around the world through education, social marketing, research, training, policy analysis, and innovative program design and management. FHI 360's programs focus primarily on health, education, youth development, and the environment. It acquired the programs, expertise, and assets of the Academy for Educational Development in 2011.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Child development, Child health, Community development, Developing countries, Education, Educational change, Educational materials, Environment, International health, International health, Policy analysis, program management, Research, Social problems, Teaching, Training Program development, Youth

Annotation: The Linda and Timothy O'Neill Institute for Global and National Health was founded in 2007 in conjunction with Georgetown Law and Georgetown School of Nursing & Health Studies. The Institute comprises four centers; (1) Center on Global Health; (2) Center on Health Care Financing and Organization; (3) Center for Disease Prevention and Health Outcomes; and (4) Center on Health Regulation and Governance. The O'Neill Institute plans to influence policy at the national, regional, and international levels. Its audience is diverse, including health professionals, lawyers, legislators, judges, academics, policy makers, and others. The O'Neill Institute plans to improve understanding about how the law affects the prevention of disease and injury through policy development, research, education, training, collaboration, and dissemination. By undertaking a diverse portfolio of research and scholarship, the O'Neill Institute plans to stimulate fresh, nonpartisan proposals for health promotion and disease prevention.

Keywords: Disease prevention, Health care financing, Health care systems, Health policy, International health, Legislation, Policy development, Public policy

Annotation: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' central planning, funding, and coordinating organization for technical cooperation. Its projects help people in 152 countries and territories to develop the skills, natural resources, and self-reliance required for economic growth. Grants are provided in areas such as agriculture, industry, health, education, economic planning, transport, and communications.

Keywords: Infant health promotion, International development

Annotation: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is an international source of funding for population and reproductive health programs that help women, men and young people plan their families and avoid unwanted pregnancies, undergo pregnancy and childbirth safely, avoid sexually transmitted infections(STIs), including HIV/AIDS, and combat violence against women. UNFPA also helps governments in the world's poorest countries and in other countries in need, to formulate population policies and strategies in support of sustainable development. UNFPA publications, exploring topics such as reproductive health, maternal mortality, gender equality and population and development strategies, can be downloaded from the Web site.

Keywords: advocacy, AIDS, Funding, Gender discrimination, Health promotion, International development, International health, Maternal health, Maternal mortality, Population dynamics, Prevention, Preventive health services, Reproductive health, Sexuality education

Annotation: The United States-Mexico Border Health Commission (USMBHC) provides international leadership in efforts to identify key health issues in the U.S.-Mexico border region and develop programs to address specific problems. USMBHC organizes work groups and conferences; advocates for health improvements; and promotes public awareness. The commission also provides news and information on legislative action, immunization efforts, and other relevant topics and provides an electronic newsletter. USMBHC is comprised of the federal secretaries of health, the chief health officers of the ten border states, and prominent community health professionals from both nations. The commission was created as a binational health commission in 2000 with the signing of an agreement by the Secretary of Health of Mexico and the Secretary of Health and Human Services of the United States. In Dec. 2004 the commission was designated as a Public International Organization by Executive Order of the President. Its publications are available in English and Spanish.

Keywords: Advocacy, Federal agencies, Federal programs, Health promotion, Information dissemination, International health, Legislation, Program development, Public health, Underserved communities

Annotation: The World Institute on Disability (WID) works to eliminate barriers to full social integration and to increase employment, economic security and health care for persons with disabilities. WID creates innovative programs and tools; conducts research, training, public education and advocacy campaigns; and provides technical assistance.

Keywords: Advocacy, Developmental disabilities, Disabilities, International health, Public policies, Spanish language materials