Our Programs

Our integrated approach to waterborne diseases combines protected water sources with innovative ORS tools to prevent and treat diarrheal diseases. We have constructed over 35 water sources bringing clean, potable water to thousands while dramatically reducing diarrheal illness. 

We train Village Health Teams to measure blood pressures directly and then screen those in their local communities for hypertension. We teach them about the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure when hypertension goes unnoticed; refer those with elevated readings to local health centers, and subsequently track them. We also educate entire communities about the importance of prevention and treatment. We have screened thousands thus far and have referred hundreds of individuals for treatment in local health centers.

Our ITN program distributes and monitors the use of insecticide-treated nets to prevent malaria, focusing on vulnerable populations like children and pregnant women. We have distributed hundreds of bednets to communities missed by larger government-sponsored initiatives. 

Our SEEK-GSP mental health integration program brings essential mental health services to communities with limited access to care. This is a unique and powerful model bringing much-needed mental health treatment via group therapy to rural communities that have previously had no treatment available. Significant program expansion is underway in 2025-2026. 

Our improved cookstoves reduce indoor air pollution, prevent respiratory illnesses, and decrease deforestation in local communities. We have partnered with the Cookstove Project for many years in this effort with 38,000 cookstoves constructed thus far. 

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We work with local schools to provide health education to children, focusing on hygiene, nutrition, disease prevention, and healthy habits. Many studies have demonstrated how young students can influence their families in matters of health; we view this as yet one more way to improve health in our communities. Our student volunteers also serve as role models for these young students, many of whom express interest in careers in health following our visits. 

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