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The Tropical Disease
Institute would like to acknowledge the financial and
technical contribution from the following organizations.
External Supporters
TDR/WHO:
The Special
Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR)
is an independent global programme of scientific
collaboration. Established in 1975 and co-sponsored by the
United Nations Children's
Fund (UNICEF), the
United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the
World Bank and the
World Health Organization
(WHO), it aims to help coordinate, support and influence
global efforts to combat a portfolio of major diseases of
the poor and disadvantaged.
PAHO/WHO: The Pan
American Health Organization (PAHO) is an international
public health agency with 100 years of experience in working
to improve health and living standards of the countries of
the Americas. It serves as the specialized organization for
health of the Inter-American System. It also serves as the
Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health
Organization and enjoys international recognition as part of
the United Nations system.
PLAN
Internacional: Founded nearly 70 years ago, Plan is
one of the largest child-centered community development
organizations in the world. PLAN works in 62 countries on
projects and initiatives that address the causes of poverty
and its consequences for children's lives. PLAN works with
children, their families and communities to build a world
where children are safe, healthy and capable of realizing
their full potential.
Children's
HearthLink: Since 1969, have helped heal the hearts
of children from 35 different countries, provided surgical
treatment and supplies valued at more than $55 million, and
given training and assistance that has helped hundreds of
thousands of children live healthier, more productive lives.
The American
Red Cross: A humanitarian organization led by
volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the
Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross
Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and
help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to
emergencies. Through the Blood Services, the ARC aims to
provide a safe and reliable blood and its components for it
therapeutic use.
CONESUP, SENACYT and FUNDACYT: Governamental funding
agencies of the Ecuadorian Government have provided support
to Catholic University of Ecuador for collaboratative
research and infrastructure development projects.
Individual donors and supporters: Every year TDI and the
CIDR receive donations from individuals and private
institutions through the OU Foundation or Catholic
University of Ecuador. Support includes funds to supplement
research efforts, specific outreach activities or
sponsorships to students that participate in TDI sponsored
programs.
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