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- 1. [Venue] [Event Title] [Date] [Speaker’s Name] [Affiliation, Village Health Works] www.villagehealthworks.org
- 2. • 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
- 3. 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
- 4. 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.
- 5. 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
- 6. 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
- 10. VHW treats the root causes and social determinants of illness, disease, violence, and neglect in collaboration with those we serve.
- 11. Women, with children on their backs, and men all joined together for a common cause. Kigutu, July 19, 2006
- 12. Before and After
- 13. Vision Village 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.
- 14. 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:
- 15. Health Care Because 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)
- 16. 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:*
- 17. 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.
- 18. Economic Development Because poverty and poor health are intertwined.
- 19. 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
- 20. Learn Join VHW's global community at villagehealthworks.org Advocate Start a student or community group to raise awareness. Donate Make a tax- deductible contribution by mail or online. Volunteer Apply to a volunteer or internship position online. Call to Action www.villagehealthworks.org IMPACT
- 21. Appendix Board of Directors Anne Peretz (Chair) Deogratias Niyizonkiza Dziwe Ntaba Paul Farmer Joia S. Mukherjee Tracy Kidder Bill Jacob Lesley King Paul English Andrew Haring Megan Newman Edward M. Cardoza Richard J. Deckelbaum Advisory Board Jozelyn R. Davis (Chair) Peter Awn Louise Braverman Susan Feagin Steven Glickel Etsuko Haring Tom Henry Sharon Howe Sharon Jacob Sarah Bennison Machiels Arien Mack William McClure Jack McGourty James O’Malley Sandhya Persad David Roubini Lelia Ruckenstein Mary Kay Smith-Fawzi In-Country Executive Council Théodore Niyongabo (Chair) Marianne Barutwanayo Bishop Venant Bacinoni Fr. Charles Bizimana Minister Saidi Kibeya Astere Niyonkuru Gerard Hakizimana Partner Organizations Burundian Government Columbia University Global Health Corps Partners In Health PRODEMA UNICEF World Food Program Wendy Steiner Judith Stone Kentaro Toyama
- 22. Statement of Activities 2012 2011 Revenue Contributions, grants and gifts in kind $1,111,226 $785,258 Government Grants $295,892 $103,882 Gifts in kind and contributed services $6,000 $86,550 Other Income $15,004 $- Total revenue $1,428,122 $975,690 Expenses Program Services 887,127 611,401 Development 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 426,508 595,009 Net assets at beginning of year 1,330,968 735,959 Net assets at end of year 1,757,476 1,330,968
- 23. 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
- 24. 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.
Editor's Notes
- [Burundi is beautiful.]
- [Burundi is beautiful.]