RELIGION AND SUSTAINABLE

DEVELOPMENT: BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS

TO END EXTREME POVERTY

July 9, 2015 Frank DimmockWashington D.C. PCUSA – World Mission

CAMEROUND.R.CONGO ETHIOPIAGHANAKENYA LESOTHOLIBERIAMALAWIMALINIGERIASIERRA LEONESOUTH SUDANTANZANIAUGANDA ZAMBIAZIMBABWE

BOTSWANACHAD (CATHOLIC)CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC SENEGALTOGO

ACTIVE

NEW/ SMALL / INACTIVE

NATIONAL CHRISTIAN HEALTH ASSOCIATIONS / NETWORKS in AFRICA

SOME FB NETWORKING June 2015

Christian Health Association of Liberia – CHAL 58 Health Facilities in 12 counties, coverage 25-30% population in rural areasEBOLA response – TRAINED: 450 Health Workers, 1000 Community Volunteers, & 155 Religious Leaders; PPE Distribution, Distributed 17 Containers of supplies to 81 Health Facilities; Communicated Health Messages, provided Transport & Improved Sanitation

EBOLA OUTBREAK

2014/15

• Linkages between church and community • Christian health providers, and members of faith

communities broadly, profess a commitment to compassionate, holistic health care

• Have access to committed, community volunteers through church groups

• Coverage of (access to) vulnerable populations (especially in rural areas)

• Training and development of Health Workers• Flexibility to test new methods, strategies, or research• Credibility, built around practical experience • Experience in coordinating technical support and

logistics for rapid response to outbreaks and emergencies

• Contribute resources for health from external donors

PUBLIC HEALTH ‘VALUE ADDED’ BY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

ACHAP www.africachap.orgEnhances the value of Christian Health Associations to a continental and international level – adding a 3rd dimension

• Facilitates the exchange of ideas and important lessons (e.g. medical equipment maintenance, pharmaceutical supply & distribution, inventory control, health interventions)

• Health financing• Human Resource Management and Training• Advocacy and Partnerships• Management and governance at national,

synod/diocese, and institutional levels• Health Information Systems• Communication and logistical support• Health Systems Strengthening

ACHAP PUBLICATIONS

ACHAP Partners

WCCCHAs DifaemCordaidMiseriorICCOIMA-WHCCIHCMMBPCUSATearfund

World BankUSAIDPEPFARGLOBAL FUNDDfID