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[Speaker’s Name][Affiliation, Village Health Works]
www.villagehealthworks.org
• Population: 10 million• 90% living in rural areas• Agriculture-based
economy• Languages: Kirundi,
French, English• $279 GDP per capita• 80% living on <$1 a day• 185 of 187 countries in
the 2011 UN Human Development Index
“The world’s poorest country”
(World Bank, 2006)
185 of 187 countries on the 2011 UNDP HDI
$279 per capita GDP
80% living on <$1 a day
27,830 sq. km. of land
10,557,259 total population
90% living in rural areas
1 in 5 children die before age five
1 in 9 lifetime risk of maternal death
BURUNDI
VHW
Burundi: Rwanda’s “Evil Twin”
Similarities: Colonized by Germany (1890) and Belgium (1916) Densely populated (~10mn people) Size of Maryland Mountainous terrain Genocidal civil wars—between October 1993 and
August 2005 in Burundi and between April and June 1994 in Rwanda
Differences: GDP:
2.326 billion USD in Burundi 6.375 billion USD in Rwanda
UN Millennium Development Goals Progress Index: 1.5 of 8 for Burundi 6 of 8 in Rwanda
Burundi
Rwanda
Why Invest in Burundi?
VHW’s model of community ownership demonstrates the immense human capital available.
Burundi is a post-conflict country; foreign attention and investment is necessary for building development and peace & security.
In May 2013, Burundi was ranked among the global top 10 improvers in the ease of doing business for the second consecutive year.
Context
Genocide and civil war (1993-2006)
Long, dark shadow of civil war
Government hospital
operating room
• Belgian colony from 1945-1962 • Independence: July 1962• Genocide and civil war (1993-2006)
• 1 in 5 children die before age five• 1 in 9 lifetime risk of maternal death• 1 doctor per 50,000 people
Deogratias Niyizonkiza Founder and CEO
• 2014 Dalai Lama Unsung Heroes Award • 2013 People to People International’s
Eisenhower Medallion Award (previous recipients include Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, and Neil Armstrong)
• 2013 Williams College Honorary Degree• 2011 International Medal Award of St. John’s
University • 2010 Women Refugee Commission’s Voices
of Courage Award• Strength in What Remains chronicles Deo’s
experiences through…• Childhood in Burundi• Medical school in Bujumbura• Escape from Burundian genocide• Homelessness in New York• Founding of Village Health Works
View from Kigutu
Lake Tanganyika
Neighbors in Kigutu
VHW treats the root causes and social determinants of illness, disease, violence, and neglect in collaboration with those we serve.
Women, with children on their backs, and menall joined together for a common cause.
Kigutu, July 19, 2006
Before and After
VisionVillage Health Works (VHW) seeks to be an international center of excellence and premier teaching institution in global health. We envision a healthier and more just, peaceful, and prosperous society in Burundi and beyond.
Health• inpatient and outpatient care• doctor, nurse, and CHW training• laboratory and pharmacy• home visits• overseas treatment
Education• after-school program• music and arts programs• computer literacy classes• supply drives• student, teacher, and principal training
Community Engagement• "VHW demonstrates an unparalleled
level of community participation"-Dr. Paul Farmer
Agriculture & Environment• demonstration garden• greenhouse• livestock• household gardens• farming cooperatives
Economic Development• livelihood skills training• women's income-generating
cooperatives
PEACE
&
PROSPERITY
Program Overview:
Health CareBecause without good health, no society is self-sufficient.
In 2012:
-23,497 patients treated
-103 community health workers
-100% patient adherence to AIDS and tuberculosis treatment
-228% increase in the rate of HIV voluntary testing (2,225 cases in 2012)
-221% increase in prenatal consultations (1,141 cases in 2012)
-1,332 malnutrition patients treated
- 266% increase in epilepsy patients treated (571 cases in 2012, decreasing stigma across Kigutu)
Education
• After-school program • Arts and music program• IT classes• Supply drives• Student, teacher, and
principal trainings
*We are establishing Kigutu Academy, a model school of excellence encompassing everything from early childhood development to higher learning and research.
In 2012:- 61 teachers trained- 130 after-school participants- 13,800 students benefited from principal management training- 2,690 6th grade students participated in practice tests- 4,935 notebooks and 1,362 pens distributed
Because a well-educated mind is the best foundation for progress.
Program Overview:*
Agriculture & Environment
• General and specialized training programs for agricultural extension agents (AEAs), women, and patients
• Demonstration garden• Livestock • Household gardens• Farming cooperatives• Greenhouse• Seed distributions• Environmental protection
initiatives
Program Overview
In 2012:
51 farming cooperatives
426 household gardens
52 goats and 12 chickens distributed
20,000 tree seedlings planted
Because nutritious food is medicine.
Economic DevelopmentBecause poverty and poor health are intertwined.
Women’s Health Pavilion
The WHP will offer:• Safe delivery of babies• Safe emergency obstetrics care• Capability to grow into comprehensive surgical services
Burundi’s premiere teaching hospital, training national and regional health professionals
LearnJoin VHW's global
community at villagehealthworks.org
AdvocateStart a student or community group to raise
awareness.
DonateMake a tax-deductible
contribution by mail or online.
VolunteerApply to a
volunteer or internship
position online.
Call to Action
www.villagehealthworks.org
IMPACT
Appendix
Board of Directors Anne Peretz (Chair)Deogratias NiyizonkizaDziwe NtabaPaul FarmerJoia S. MukherjeeTracy KidderBill JacobLesley KingPaul EnglishAndrew HaringMegan Newman Edward M. Cardoza Richard J. Deckelbaum
Advisory Board
Jozelyn R. Davis (Chair) Peter AwnLouise BravermanSusan FeaginSteven GlickelEtsuko HaringTom HenrySharon HoweSharon JacobSarah Bennison MachielsArien MackWilliam McClureJack McGourtyJames O’MalleySandhya Persad David RoubiniLelia RuckensteinMary Kay Smith-Fawzi
In-Country Executive Council Théodore Niyongabo (Chair)Marianne BarutwanayoBishop Venant BacinoniFr. Charles BizimanaMinister Saidi KibeyaAstere NiyonkuruGerard Hakizimana Partner Organizations
Burundian Government Columbia University Global Health Corps Partners In Health PRODEMAUNICEFWorld Food Program
Wendy SteinerJudith StoneKentaro Toyama
Statement of Activities
2012 2011Revenue
Contributions, grants and gifts in kind $1,111,226 $785,258
Government Grants $295,892 $103,882Gifts in kind and contributed services $6,000 $86,550
Other Income $15,004 $- Total revenue $1,428,122 $975,690
Expenses Program Services 887,127 611,401Development 126,733 95,243
Administration 253,464 172,976 Total Expenses $1,267,324 $879,620
Excess/(shortfall) of revenue over expense 160,798 96,070
Restricted Funds balance Excess/(shortfall) for programs and capital projects. 265,710 498,939
Change in net assets 426,508 595,009Net assets at beginning of year 1,330,968 735,959
Net assets at end of year 1,757,476 1,330,968
Balance Sheet
2012 2011
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 335,211 559,381
Grants and contributions receivable 482,584 336,933
Fixed Assets 1,065,549 522,724
Total assets 1,883,344 1,419,038
Liabilities and net assets
Liabilities
Accounts payable and Accrued Expenses and Line of Credit
125,868 46,672
Deferred Revenue 41,398
Total liabilities 125,868 88,070
Net assets
Unrestricted 992,827 832,029
Temporarily restricted 764,649 498,939
Total net assets 1,757,476 1,330,968
Total liabilities and net assets 1,883,344 1,419,038
Accomplishments & Strategy
To Date:• Land donated by the community
(2006)• Began operating:
• Health center (est. 2007)• Staff residence (2008)• 51 agricultural cooperatives
(2008)• Community center (2009)• Solar farm (2009)• 4 women’s cooperatives (2011)• After-school program and
teacher training (2012)
By 2014*• Women’s Health Pavilion• Full-fledged teaching hospital • Kigutu Academy (from early
childhood to higher research)• Augmented power supply• Expansion of agricultural
cooperatives and women’s economic development cooperatives
*See our strategic plan for more information.