Mission: Partners for World Health collects and distributes discarded medical supplies, reduces envrionmental waste, provides primary care services to thrid world countries and educates people about global health
Partners for World Health is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3)organization.
The streets of Phnom Penh Cambodia
New Year's Eve 2009
The streets of Phnom Penh Cambodia
New Year's Eve 2009
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LATEST NEWS
Partners for World Health
Volunteers for PWH
Haiti Container In May 2010 Partners for World Health with the finanical support of the Portland Rotary Group sent a container to the Justinian Hospital in Cape Haiten, Haiti. Partners for World Health was pleased to support the work of Konbit Santie and help those who have suffered greatly since the earthquake in January 2010. The container arrived safely and contents have been distributed to those in need.
Tanzania Container
In July 2010 Partners for World Health with the help of a Vermont Church group sent a container of medical equipment and supplies to Biharamulo District Hospital in Kigera, Tanzania. This 110 bed hospital serves a large poplulation in NW Tanzania near the Rwandan border. The need is great and Partners for World Health is pleased to support the people of Tanzania.
Volunteers for PWH
Haiti Container In May 2010 Partners for World Health with the finanical support of the Portland Rotary Group sent a container to the Justinian Hospital in Cape Haiten, Haiti. Partners for World Health was pleased to support the work of Konbit Santie and help those who have suffered greatly since the earthquake in January 2010. The container arrived safely and contents have been distributed to those in need.
Tanzania Container
In July 2010 Partners for World Health with the help of a Vermont Church group sent a container of medical equipment and supplies to Biharamulo District Hospital in Kigera, Tanzania. This 110 bed hospital serves a large poplulation in NW Tanzania near the Rwandan border. The need is great and Partners for World Health is pleased to support the people of Tanzania.
ON THE MOVE!!!!!!!!
Partners for World Health is on the move and will relocate in mid September to a bigger and better location!! To be announced. The Distribution Center located at 425 Marginal Way is CLOSED. On August 26th the contents of the distribution center were packed up and moved to 77 Preble Street for storage while we await a new location.
As of AUGUST 26, 2010 the Distribution Center will be used for drop of medical supplies from Portland based hospitals and on September 9th all will be moved into another location.
Please Remember, Partners for World Health is not going out of business. We are growing and will find a new space for our operation. Exact Move Date to a new and better place to be determined.
Click here to see volunteer schedule and needs.
Blue Wrap Project
Partners for World Health has expanded the
Blue Wrap Project.
SAVE the DATE
December 2nd 6p
Portland Museum of Art
PROJECT RUNWAY !!!!
A line of wearable art work made out of blue wrap (synthetic fabric used to sterilize surgical supplies in all hospitals in the USA; used once and discarded is now being recycled) is being designed by artists, students from art schools and high schools in the greater Portland area for presentation. In addition other items of artistic note are being designed for sale. All money raised will be given to PWH to buy medications which will be carried to developing countries.
For More Information contact Mary Beth Haynes or Alison Green-Parsons at:
bluewrapproject@gmail.com
Blue Wrap Project
Partners for World Health has expanded the
Blue Wrap Project.
SAVE the DATE
December 2nd 6p
Portland Museum of Art
PROJECT RUNWAY !!!!
A line of wearable art work made out of blue wrap (synthetic fabric used to sterilize surgical supplies in all hospitals in the USA; used once and discarded is now being recycled) is being designed by artists, students from art schools and high schools in the greater Portland area for presentation. In addition other items of artistic note are being designed for sale. All money raised will be given to PWH to buy medications which will be carried to developing countries.
For More Information contact Mary Beth Haynes or Alison Green-Parsons at:
bluewrapproject@gmail.com
URGENT NEEDS
Volunteers:
-Technical help with computers, web, internet.
- People to sort supplies (no medical experience needed) and pack up boxes for the upcoming move
Supplies:
- Banana and computer boxes
- 1 and 2 gallon zip-lock bags always needed; check with grocery stores as they will likely donate a box or two.
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