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- EIN 46-2277766
- (415) 567-3698
- 1224 Taylor St Apt 9 San Francisco CA 94108-1434 USA
- www.globalpediatricalliance.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Radio
Mission: Global pediatric alliance seeks to promote grassroots empowerment and improve child and maternal health by providing educational, technical, and financial support for community-based health projects in latin america.
Programs: In poor regions where access to state health services is limited, traditional midwives often provide initial and essential maternal & child healthcare. Gpa supports these practitioners by offering workshops in evidence-based pediatric primary care, prenatal care, birth techniques and management, the recognition of risk factors and danger signs, and a protocol for emergency-care response. In 2017, gpa trained 245 midwives and health promoters in mexico and guatemala, and supported the establishment of a state midwife movement, benefitting more than 40,000 people. We also launched a youth leadership program for 222 indigenous high school students to equip them with the skills to be dynamic agents of change.
small grants program gpa funds well-conceived, sustainable grassroots health projects known to have a significant impact on maternal and child health designed by local communities. We provide financial assistance, technical guidance and training in project management to empower groups to achieve long-term impact and sustainability. In 2017, gpa supported 165 women in guatemala to develop community gardens and begin reversing the crippling malnutrition afflicting their families. Gpa provided assistance to 4 community-driven health projects, including installation of water filters benefitting more than 19,000 people.