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Causes: Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion
Programs: The kailakuri health care program in bangladesh provides free or low-cost health care and preventative public health education for the impoverished rural population of tangail district. Patients provide about 4 percent of the hospital's annual operating cost and the balance comes from international supporters. When possible the hospital hires its staff from among the local population and provides in-service training thus stimulating the economy as well. 42,000 outpatient visits per year. The congregation of the miraculous medal in kontum provides a family science program for young women from outlying villages for a midwife training program, and have trained over 240 midwives and are working in over 40 villages. They also assist in providing transportation to hospitals and clinics for specialized medical treatments, such as, cleft surgery, surgery for club feet and burn reconstruction for children and adults. - the order of st. Vincent depaul, in kontum, provides care for 30 young girls in the compound so they can receive an education. They also run a village feeding program for 3 poor villages to feed the children and the elderly. - the nguyen nga center is a privately-run rehabilitation center in qui nhon, vietnam that helps people with physical and mental disabilities. The center assists individuals with disabilities through education, scholarships, vocational training and life skills, with the goal of maximizing the persons confidence and independence.