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Causes: Health, Health Support, Public Health
Mission: Last mile health saves lives in the worlds most remote communities. The organization specializes in the development and management of professionalized community health workers who bridge the gap between health systems and remote communities, bringing critical services to the doorsteps of people living in the last mile.
Direct beneficiaries per year: In 2016, we deployed 300 community health professionals to treat 50,000 patients.
Geographic areas served: Liberia
Programs: Founded by the survivors of Liberia’s civil war, Last Mile Health saves lives in the world’s most remote communities. The organization specializes in the development and management of professionalized Community Health Workers who bridge the gap between health systems and remote communities, bringing critical services to the doorsteps of people living in the last mile. Last Mile Health’s programs are implemented hand-in-hand with community members, local government officials, national policymakers, and global partners to ensure sustainable impact. Last Mile Health is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization with offices in Liberia, Boston, and New York. For more information, visit www.lastmilehealth.org.