This September hurricane Ketsana and Typhoon Parma devastated the Asia-Pacific. A month’s worth of monsoon rainfall fell in only 6 hours, washing men, women, and children out of their homes and onto rooftops, telephone wires and toward higher ground. Electricity was cut off and the airport shut down. In The Philippines,the government declared a state of calamity for Manila and 25 other provinces in Luzon.
Thanks to your generosity, CMMB has been able to respond, shipping medicines and medical supplies valued at US$1,389,389, providing aid to thousands in the affected areas of the country. Here are just a few examples of aid we provided in The Philippines:
Two 40-foot containers of medicines and medical supplies – valued at over $800,000 - were sent to support the efforts of Home Reach Foundation, World Emergency Relief, and the Compassionate Franciscan Sisters of the Poor
20 Cartons of medicines were provided to Laguna & Friends
Medicines and supplies valued at $361,000 were provided World Emergency Relief – Compassionate Franciscan Sisters of the Poor
Along with our thanks, comes the news that we continue to receive and ship to The Philippines. Additional support from you and your friends would be most appreciated.
The first week of October marked the 2nd Annual Medical Volunteer Program orientation. These 20 medical professionals will be volunteering abroad for the coming year in countries from Trujillo, Peru to Karungu, Kenya. CMMB would like to be the first to thank them for their service and dedication to providing healthcare for the most underserved communities.
The orientation occured over four days and provided new long-term volunteers with the information, support and resources necessary to begin their journey as medical volunteers. Topics covered included; Monitoring & Evaluation, Culture Shock, and Tropical Medicines.
CMMB is the recipient of a five-year, $5.9 million grant from the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to meet the challenge of HIV/AIDS in Southern Sudan. The ANISA Project, which means “together” in Zande, aims to reduce the incidence of new HIV infections through HIV testing and counseling, prevention of mother-to-child transmission and behavior change for prevent sexual transmission. World Vision is partnering with CMMB in undertaking this project .
In November 2009, CMMB
sent
33 shipments of
medicines
and supplies
to 11 countries, valued at $11.7 million. Learn more about the people our medical donations help.
Catholic Medical
Mission Board is a non-profit, religious, 501 (c) (3) organization
that provides services and deliver aid without regard to creed, race,
sex, or national or political circumstance. Catholic Medical Mission
Board is a non-governmental organization in consultative status with
the Economic and Social Council (ESOSOC) of the United Nations. Gifts are deductible to the full extent allowable under IRS regulations.
