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RELIGION AND SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT: BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS
TO END EXTREME POVERTY
July 9, 2015 Frank DimmockWashington D.C. PCUSA – World Mission
CAMEROUND.R.CONGO ETHIOPIAGHANAKENYA LESOTHOLIBERIAMALAWIMALINIGERIASIERRA LEONESOUTH SUDANTANZANIAUGANDA ZAMBIAZIMBABWE
BOTSWANACHAD (CATHOLIC)CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC SENEGALTOGO
ACTIVE
NEW/ SMALL / INACTIVE
NATIONAL CHRISTIAN HEALTH ASSOCIATIONS / NETWORKS in AFRICA
SOME FB NETWORKING June 2015
Christian Health Association of Liberia – CHAL 58 Health Facilities in 12 counties, coverage 25-30% population in rural areasEBOLA response – TRAINED: 450 Health Workers, 1000 Community Volunteers, & 155 Religious Leaders; PPE Distribution, Distributed 17 Containers of supplies to 81 Health Facilities; Communicated Health Messages, provided Transport & Improved Sanitation
EBOLA OUTBREAK
2014/15
• Linkages between church and community • Christian health providers, and members of faith
communities broadly, profess a commitment to compassionate, holistic health care
• Have access to committed, community volunteers through church groups
• Coverage of (access to) vulnerable populations (especially in rural areas)
• Training and development of Health Workers• Flexibility to test new methods, strategies, or research• Credibility, built around practical experience • Experience in coordinating technical support and
logistics for rapid response to outbreaks and emergencies
• Contribute resources for health from external donors
PUBLIC HEALTH ‘VALUE ADDED’ BY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
ACHAP www.africachap.orgEnhances the value of Christian Health Associations to a continental and international level – adding a 3rd dimension
• Facilitates the exchange of ideas and important lessons (e.g. medical equipment maintenance, pharmaceutical supply & distribution, inventory control, health interventions)
• Health financing• Human Resource Management and Training• Advocacy and Partnerships• Management and governance at national,
synod/diocese, and institutional levels• Health Information Systems• Communication and logistical support• Health Systems Strengthening
ACHAP PUBLICATIONS
ACHAP Partners
WCCCHAs DifaemCordaidMiseriorICCOIMA-WHCCIHCMMBPCUSATearfund
World BankUSAIDPEPFARGLOBAL FUNDDfID