RETURN TO OUR ROOTS

IMHO Board

IMHO’s First Project!

We Believe…• That health is a human right

• That health is not defined merely by the absence of disease or infirmity, but by the complete state of physical, mental, and social well being

• In empowering communities and develop sustainable health systems

IMHO is NOT a…..• Political or socio-cultural organization

• Advocacy or religious group

• Doctors’ club

IMHO is a…

• Humanitarian aid organization

• Volunteer based group

• Not-for-profit agency

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• Volunteer nature of organization• Extensive network of proven

contacts on the ground• Cultural sensitivity & understanding• Ability to fill in the gaps• Unique opportunity to use our expertise, experience

to help rebuild the devastated areas of Sri Lanka • We work within the existing framework and

compliment the efforts of those on the ground

What Makes IMHO Unique

Visits by IMHO Health Care Professionals

IMHO provides a platform for individuals to get involved and provides tools to be successful in their mission

More than 1500 volunteers in 25 States!

2011 & 2012Combined Efforts of

IMHO USA & IMHO Canada

2011 Efforts & Financials

EXPENSES• Programs: $183,437• In-Kind: $41,375• TOTAL: $224,812

2011 Geographic Focus (USA & Canada)

Sri Lanka (88%)Haiti (4.8%)Somalia (2.2%)Egypt (2.2%)Ethiopia (1.7%)Japan (1.1%)

2012 Efforts & Financials (to-date)

EXPENSES• Programs: $59,110• In-Kind: $1,050• TOTAL: $60,160

Emergency/Disaster Relief• Sri Lanka flood relief

efforts: $18,000• India cyclone relief:

$5,000• Somalia famine relief:

$5,000• Japan tsunami relief:

$2,500• Egypt solar panels:

$5,000

Ethiopia Development Efforts

• Shipment of 5 voltage converters: $1,605

• Shipment of medicines: $3,000• In-kind medical supplies: $410• Local surgical textbook development:

$2,205• Ongoing Clinical Psychology program

development at Gondar Medical College

• Commitment to deaf education/empowerment project: $5,000

Livelihoods Support: $23,500

Kilinochchi, Jaffna, Tellipalai, Ramanathapuram, Kalmunai, &

Mannar

Story of Empowerment…

Women’s Trishaw Driver Empowerment Project

• Provided 5 three-wheelers/trishaws to trained women who will perpetuate the program

Mental Health• Kalmunai Mental

Health Society: $5,800

• Jaffna Multi-Disciplinary Team: $7,000

• Jaffna Addiction Unit: $3,000

• Ongoing support for services in Manthikai and Tellipalai: $5,000

Amputee Rehab & Support

• 25 Indoor wheelchairs via Jaffna Jaipur Centre for Disability Rehabilitation: $3,000

Hospital SupportJaffna Teaching Hospital• Diabetic Center Support

& Development: $13,560• Tumor Registry: $2,250• Clothes, Support, & New

Years party for child chemo patients: $1,100

• Cardiac Catheters: $5,000

• Bone marrow biopsy needles: $500

Hospital SupportBatticaloa Teaching Hospital• Breast biopsy needles: $3,000• Renal dialysis machine: $6,000• Pneumatic calf compressor: $3,500

Hospital Support

Kalmunai Base Hospital• 5 labor beds: $5,000

Kilinochchi Hospital• Eye surgery for 250 patients:

$2,400• Toilet repairs for Gurukulam

Children’s Home: $1,500• Elders Care for 6 months: $2,000• Incentive allowances for doctors

(8), nurses (4), midwives (7), admin assistants (3), and other staff (2) for 6-month period: $8,900

• Support for in-patient care at Pediatric Unit for 6-month period: $600

Hospital Support

Kilinochchi HospitalEye surgery patients

Toilets for Gurukulam Children’s HomeKilinochchi

Hospital SupportMullaithivu Hospital• Patients thyroid tests: $1,800• Transport support for staff to visit

peripheral hospitals: $1,800• Meals & internet support for staff: $1,500

• Kilinochchi: $9,800• Mullaithivu: $11,100• Batticaloa: $10,000

Ambulances & Patient Transportation

Other Projects• Orphans nutrition

support in Jaffna & Mannar: $5,708

• Mobile Clinics in Sandilipay: $2,500

• Emergency furniture for Mulankavil Hospital: $3,000

Achievements of Our Partners

Selection of Dr. Sathyamoorthy for 2010 InterAction Humanitarian Award

Recognition for Point Pedro Base Hospital

• The Base Hospital Point Pedro was awarded the Silver Sward (2nd place) by the National Health Excellence Award for outstanding service delivery in March 2011

• IMHO USA contributed $5,000 for quality renovations

Recognition for RDHS JaffnaRDHS Jaffna (under Dr.Ketheswaran) won the Bronze Award

(3rd place) at the National Health Excellence Awards

Recognition for Kalmunai Mental Health Unit

• Awarded Best Mental Health Leadership by World Congress of Asian Psychiatry in Melbourne, Australia in August 2011

The Future• Continue to empower and build the

capacity of our local partners• Create a more established presence in

Sri Lanka

Persistent Challenges in Sri Lanka

• Poverty: Livelihood projects • Mental Health & Psychosocial Needs• Overstretched doctors and health services • Lack of Allied health care staff • Children: Orphans and lack of protection • Single parent households • Lack of vocational training

Continuing to Serve the War Displaced

Developing a NICU at Jaffna Teaching Hospital

• JTH serves catchment area of approx. 650,000– Includes highly war-affected areas of Jaffna, Kilinochchi,

Mullaithivu, Mannar, and Vavuniya• 10,000+ babies delivered per annum

– Approx. 20% require medical attention after delivery• 105 baby deaths in 2010 due to lack of neonatal care• High incidence of sepsis and cross contamination• Lack of facilities and overcrowding

Babies sharing incubators!

Sri Lanka

Haiti

Get involved!

IMHO provides a platform for individuals to get involved to help others in need– Adopt a village!

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give

Sir Winston Churchill

Rebuilding Iyankankulam village

How can you help?• Spread the word! Not just among Tamils!!

• Turn parties and anniversaries to raise awareness and turn fun into fundraisers!

• Help us network with other NGOs/Charities/foundations and Corporations

How to donate?

• Direct debit (DD) from your checking account– Once a month or once a year

• Online: www.IMHOCanada.org

• $1 a day! Do it tonight! Please spread the word and encourage others to do the same

Service is a commitment…

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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has

Margaret Mead

Thank YOU! International M

edical Health Organization (IM

HO)