As a recovering addict , I totally understand the stigma associated with epilepsy and other neurological disorders.Epilepsy international is doing great work by offering unparalleled support for epileptics and their families especially in my country,Kenya.We help the community understand the condition while working with people living with epilepsy to improve their self worth and have them live a meaningful life.
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- 7 Mulberry Ct Rye Brook NY 10573 USA
- www.epilepsyinternational.com
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Causes: Epilepsy, Health, Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion
Mission: Considering 80% of people with Epilepsy reside in resource-poor, developing countries, Epilepsy care in these regions remains limited and the majority of individuals with Epilepsy go untreated. Furthermore, access to essential equipment used to treat and diagnose patients, such as EEG machines or CT scanners, can be limited and scarce in rural villages or urban slums in developing nations. Importantly, the work that needs to be done in order to help Epileptics globally is not limited to expanding resources but also includes fighting the negative stigma associated with Epilepsy. Despite the prevalence of the condition, people having seizures can and have been labeled as possessed, and misinformation that Epilepsy is contagious only continues to spread. Misinformation regarding Epilepsy is most widespread in Africa and South America, where care and support for Epileptics are limited. Thus, a primary objective of Epilepsy International is to combat the negative stigma and misinformation about Epilepsy in these regions of the world. Check out the video below produced by the World Health Organization that speaks more about Epilepsy disparities.
Target demographics: individuals afflicted with seizure disorders
Direct beneficiaries per year: thousands of people with epilepsy through our 40+ chapters, in 25+ countries with over 1000 volunteers
Geographic areas served: Across the USA and Africa
Programs: advocacy events to combat epilepsy stigma, fundraising for better medical treatment, epilepsy first aid training, and legislative efforts