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The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that half of the world lacks access to the health services they require. Eight hundred million people report spending at least 10 percent of their househo...

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The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that half of the world lacks access to the health services they require. Eight hundred million people report spending at least 10 percent of their household budget on health expenses annually.1 Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide.2 Nearly 18 million people around the world die as a result of cardiovascular disease (CVD) each year, accounting for 31 percent of all deaths. Over 75 percent of CVD deaths occur in middle or low income nations, and 85 percent of CVD related deaths are attributed to a heart attack or stroke.3 A quarter of all deaths in the United States are caused by cardiovascular disease.4 Recent outbreaks of the Ebola virus between 2014 and 2016 were the largest outbreaks in world history, with 28,610 cases and 11,308 fatalities in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Outbreaks in previous years had not exceeded 318 casualties in a region.5 Globally, as few as 37 million and as many as almost 44 million people are living with HIV/AIDS today.6 In 2017, 21.7 million people were receiving antiretroviral treatment.7 Two hundred seventy five million people worldwide use illicit drugs annually, which include cannabis, amphetamines, opioids and cocaine, with cannabis being the most popular; 8 Twenty percent of the world, or one billion people, smoke tobacco.9 Eleven million people worldwide use intravenous drugs, and another 5 million have hepatitis C.10

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Global Vision Over Haiti Today (GVOHT)

Global Vision Over Haiti Today (GVOHT)

MISSION STATEMENT Global is a charitable / nonprofit organization which gave itself the mission to support the poor and quake victims, in particular the world underserved populations .Global has been providing ,leadership training, free education to adults and children (orphans) delivering food and supplies to reduce starvation; creates shelters and support for the homeless. Global aims to build a Medical Center, allowing medical aids and supplies to be readily accessible to everyone. In order for Global to reach its vision and transport its mission towards reality, Global is in great needs of an international organization fiscal sponsorship, grant, and donations products from various companies, international agencies donors and voluntary organizations (individual volunteers are encouraged to provide support and services to Global). This wealth of support and encouragement will seriously aid Global organization in making a sincere difference to the conditions of people lives in the world.

West Palm Beach, Florida
MONROE COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS INC

MONROE COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS INC

• Delivery of nutritious meals to homebound persons enabling them to maintain their independence and continue to live in their own homes. • Daily contact with a volunteer. • Referral to appropriate agencies providing additional services when requested or required.

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
DKT INTERNATIONAL INC

DKT INTERNATIONAL INC

DKT is an innovative and adventurous social marketing enterprise that improves people’s lives.

Washington, District Of Columbia
PHILADELPHIA RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE INC

PHILADELPHIA RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE INC

The world's first Ronald McDonald House established on October 15, 1974 by Co-Founders Dr. Audrey Evans and Jimmy Murray.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hunger Relief International

Hunger Relief International

Hunger Relief International (HRI) is a Christian relief and development organization working in partnership with local communities to alleviate the impact of hunger on the lives of malnourished children and their families as a first step in a long-term strategy to achieve family and community self-sufficiency.

Oklahoma, Oklahoma

Axis Health System

Axis Health System is a private, not-for-profit corporation, licensed to provide mental health services, substance use disorder treatment and at our Cortez, La Plata, and School-based Integrated Healthcare clinics, primary care services.

Durango, Colorado
ADAPTIVE ADVENTURES

ADAPTIVE ADVENTURES

Founded in 1999 by 2 physically challenged individuals, Adaptive Adventures is a national leader in outdoor sports for people with physical disabilities.

Lakewood, Colorado
Womens Centers International

Womens Centers International

OWC will be managed for/by women providing a safe gathering place to access to training, support and capital to build prosperous lives & stronger community.

OAKLAND, California
Canine Companions for Independence

Canine Companions for Independence

Canine Companions for Independence places highly skilled, life-changing assistance dogs with people with disabilities entirely free of charge.

Santa Rosa, California

NEEDYMEDS INC

NeedyMeds is a national nonprofit organization that provides free information about programs to help people who can’t afford their medications and healthcare. All our information is accessible online, at no charge and without registration

Gloucester, Massachusetts
PREGNANCY CARE CENTERS OF SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA

PREGNANCY CARE CENTERS OF SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA

To compassionately engage and educate our communities with the truth regarding sexual integrity and the value of human life.

Columbus, Indiana
Pursuit of Happiness

Pursuit of Happiness

For nearly twelve years our nonprofit has provided free, science-based information on life skills that promote happiness, empowering nearly five million visitors with new strategies to fight depression and experience greater psychological well-being. To achieve this, more than 100 volunteer experts specializing in many fields, as well as 3 P/T staff, have dedicated tens of thousands of hours to the Pursuit of Happiness project. Please join us in the fight against depression and the scientific pursuit of happiness. You can do this in many ways. These could include linking to our website through social media, taking one of our courses and learning how to teach about critical life skills and depression prevention, donating, or if you are a professional in psychology, psychiatry, counseling, secondary education, or website content management, volunteering.

setauket, New York

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