Full IMHO Overview 2012

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

What Makes IMHO Unique • 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

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 & 2012 Combined 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

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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 Support Jaffna 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 Support Batticaloa 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

Hospital Support 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 6month period: $8,900 • Support for in-patient care at Pediatric Unit for 6-month period: $600

Kilinochchi Hospital Eye surgery patients

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Kilinochchi

Toilets for Gurukulam Children’s Home

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Hospital Support Mullaithivu Hospital • Patients thyroid tests: $1,800 • Transport support for staff to visit peripheral hospitals: $1,800 • Meals & internet support for staff: $1,500

Ambulances & Patient Transportation • Kilinochchi: $9,800 • Mullaithivu: $11,100 • Batticaloa: $10,000

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 • Click to edit Master text styles – Second level – Third level • Fourth level – Fifth level

Recognition for Point Pedro Base Hospital •

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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 Jaffna RDHS Jaffna (under Dr.Ketheswaran) won the Bronze Award (3rd place) at the National Health Excellence Awards

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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!

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Haiti

Sri Lanka

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 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

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Thank YOU!

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