Health is a fundamental human right, and there are many positive developments in global health that offer hope for a healthier and more equitable world. According to the World Health Organization, global life expectancy has increased by more than 20 years since 1950, and maternal and child mortality rates have declined significantly in many countries. There have also been major advances in medical research and technology, with new treatments and cures being developed for a range of diseases and conditions. In addition, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of preventative health, with many countries implementing public health campaigns and policies to promote healthy lifestyles and reduce the incidence of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. These positive trends indicate that progress is being made in improving global health outcomes, and that there is hope for a future where all people have access to the health care and support they need to thrive.

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Appendix Cancer / Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Research Foundation (ACPMP)

ACPMP is dedicated to (1) funding research to find a cure for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP), Appendix Cancer, and related Peritoneal Surface Malignancies (PSM), and (2) funding educational programs to educate physicians and patients about these diseases.

Washington, District Of Columbia

Healing Hands Ministries

Healing Hands Ministries supports God’s hands and feet to the nations by providing financial, physical, and spiritual aid to missions and missionaries as led. We promote the Word of God as able, in, with, and by the relationships we develop and maintain through our work.

Marysville, Ohio

CACTUS CANCER SOCIETY

Cactus Cancer Society’s mission is to provide a safe space where young adults (YAs) facing cancer can connect, cope, and thrive with one another in an online community through creativity and expression. Our vision is to end isolation among young adults facing cancer.

Oakland, California

Wheeling Health Right, Inc.

“To provide access to free comprehensive medical care, preventive care and pharmaceuticals to the underserved. We embrace the philosophy that all are entitled to health maintenance and care.”

Lansing, Ohio

Advocacy Initiative for Development (AID)

The Organization seeks to promote human rights education and enhance the capabilities of women, children, and youth across the U.S. and Africa to effect positive social change that would bring about sustainable development in their lives and communities.

AURORA, Colorado

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

We exist to provide a safe, secure, clean, and convenient one-stop center for those in need of assistance. With multiple agencies located together in a common location, they can improve family access to services, better communicate to make sure people have what they need, make sure there is less duplication of services, and meet the future needs of the families in our area. Ultimately, we believe we can increase the employability and reduce the risk of homelessness for families in our region.

Ashland, Kentucky

Visionary Community Care Program

Improve livelihoods of vulnerable communities through economic empowerment, health, education, disability inclusion for better service delivery. 1. Livelihood – Focus on poverty reduction and increase of income and wealth creation. 2. Education – Supports young children in their early ages, offer mentorship programs and support secondary school fees for orphans and vulnerable children from urban informal settlements. 3. Health – Focus on HIV and non-communicable disease (NCD) 4. Disability- Works with all kinds of disability in rural areas.

Nairobi, Nairobi Area

Not A Glum Lot

The mission of NOT A GLUM LOT is to provide opportunities for growth to addicts and alcoholics who are new to recovery and to teach them that joy and satisfaction are possible in sobriety.

Austin, Texas

The Health Foundation Of Greater Indianapolis, Inc.

The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis, Inc. is a private foundation that supports health-related projects and organizations that serve the community’s most vulnerable citizens.

Indianapolis, Indiana

East Central Ministries, Inc.

East Central Ministries (ECM) is a holistic, inclusive, faith-based community development ministry located in Albuquerque's International District. Founded in 1999, the organization seeks to forge a long-term relationship with the area's residents and through education, leadership development, social enterprise, community-building, and responding to community-identified needs, to partner with them to overcome issues of poverty, racism, and marginalization.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Accessible Hope International

Facilitating Gospel-centered transformation for people with disabilities around the world by equipping the global Body of Christ to open wholistic doors of access. We envision people with disabilities living hope-filled lives as full and valued members of their communities.

Wheaton, Illinois

BikeDFW

BikeDFW is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate, support and promote the safe use of bicycles as an affordable, viable and sustainable means of active transportation and personal enjoyment, within the Dallas - Fort Worth community.

Dallas, Texas

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