Child Family Health International

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Phone: 415.957.9000

995 Market St
Ste 1104
San Francisco
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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pchapman

06/06/13

I participated in two programs with CFHI; Intensive Beginners Spanish and Amazonian Community & Indigenous Health. I could write extensively about both programs, however I was much more impacted by my time spent in the Amazon. During this program I spent a little over three weeks in a town (Puyo) ... more »

lplo

05/29/13

The program I participated in within CFHI was called "Sexual Health as a Human Right: Ecuador's Unique Model". As a person that studied business and minored in health, it was a great way for me to experience the administrative aspects of a health initiative on an international level. I had the ... more »

Cory K.

05/23/13

My time with CFHI was incredible. I learned so much and had tons of fun along the way. The directors, both local and back in the states, are very helpful and happy to answer any question or help with any concerns. The medical rotations showed me so may different sides of medicine, from the cultural ... more »

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