Child Family Health International

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Phone: 415.957.9000

995 Market St
Ste 1104
San Francisco
California 94103
USA
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Target demographics: Our clients are students from all over the world who want to explore what health care and public health provision is like in developing countries, as well as many academic institutions wanting to bring exciting programming to their students and trainees. In addition, we create social entrepreneur opportunities for local communities who are able to host and teach students from afar about local culture, realities, illness, and wellness. To date, we have enrolled over 7,000 students from 40 countries in our global health education programs.

The fees our volunteers pay go to support local underserved communities where we work. Our overhead is 4.8% (2007 independent audit)

Direct beneficiaries per year: 700+ students and 250+ CFHI community partners (doctors and businesses, NGOs)

Geographic areas served: Worldwide, with a focus on the US, Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico, South Africa, and India.

Mission:

Founded in 1992, Child Family Health International is a global family of committed professionals and students who work to strengthen communities at the grassroots level. We are united by a vision of advancing quality healthcare for all by creating global health education programs that are socially responsible and financially just.

Results:

-->Established in 1992

-->20+ sites in 6 countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, India, Mexico, South Africa)

-->7,000+ volunteers have completed programs to date

-->Supports & works with 250+ medical professionals around the world

-->Donated over $10 million in medical supplies/equipment

-->Offers professional development opportunities to global medical partners

-->Academic Partners include UC Davis, Northwestern University, Northeastern University, etc.

-->Awarded Special Consultative Status with the United Nations (ECOSOC) Economic and Social Council, July 2008

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ers30

05/13/13

It was one of the best rotations of my medical school career. Getting the opportunity to perform a number of procedures while also seeing what healthcare challenges another culture faced allowed me to develop tremendously as a doctor and person in the beginning stages of my career. As a group we ... more »

Katiema

05/12/13

Had a great 4 weeks here. Could not have asked for better experience. I was very impressed by the organization from our local coordinators Marion and Avril. Within hours of stepping off the plane we had a meeting with both if them to explain the ins and outs of Cape Town: how to be safe, what to ... more »

Samantha28

04/12/13

Participating in CFHI's health program was the best clinical experience abroad I have ever had. The families I stayed with in both Quito and Chone were very kind, accomodating, and hospitable. They gave me a taste of their culture, customs, and values while making me feel a part of the fmaily. ... more »

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