ICESCO & Alwaleed Philanthropies "Global" implement a humanitarian program to support community health systems in Africa
Highlights
Duration
2015-2020, 2020 was dedicated to Covid-19
Beneficiaries
15,974 Beneficiaries
Targeting Range
Morocco, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Niger, Burkina Faso
In response to the unprecedented levels of humanitarian need in Africa during the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, ICESCO & Alwaleed Philanthropies "Global" implemented a Humanitarian program focused on health and education through operating five caravans in five different locations in Africa aiming at strengthening national response capacities via providing medical and protective equipment for the assistance of vulnerable populations affected by the COVID-19.
Objectives
In response to the unprecedented levels of humanitarian need in Africa during the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, ICESCO & Alwaleed Philanthropies "Global" implemented a Humanitarian program focused on health and education through operating five caravans in five different locations in Africa aiming at strengthening national response capacities via providing medical and protective equipment for the assistance of vulnerable populations affected by the COVID-19.
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Achievements until 2020
- Distribution of hand washing materials to affected communities.
- Distribution of protective equipment (masks, chirurgical gloves, hydro alcoholic gels, thermometers etc.) to hospitals, health centers, schools, prisons and orphanage. Strengthening and supporting local capacities for the community-based hygiene products through supporting women and youth groups.
- Providing psychosocial support for the affected populations.
- Provision of medical consumables, essential drugs and equipment.
