Program for Appropriate Technology in Health

Program for Appropriate Technology in Health

Infobox Company
company_name = PATH
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company_type = nonprofit organization
foundation = 1977
location = Seattle, Washington
key_people = Christopher J. Elias, MD, MPH, president and CEO
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num_employees = 700+
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homepage = http://www.path.org/
footnotes =The Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (more commonly known as PATH) is an international, nonprofit global health organization based in Seattle, Washington (USA), with 700+ employees in more than 30 offices around the world.

PATH’s tagline: “A catalyst for global health.”

PATH's vision: "We envision a world where health is within reach for everyone."

PATH's mission: "To improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors."

History

Originally founded in 1977 and named Program for the Introduction and Adaptation of Contraceptive Technology (PIACT), PATH broadened its purpose and changed its name in 1980 to Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH).

Funding and purpose

Named one of the 200 largest U.S. charities by Forbes in 2007 [cite web | author = Forbes | title = The 200 Largest U.S. Charities | url = http://www.forbes.com/lists/2007/14/pf_07charities_The-200-Largest-U.S.-Charities_Name_7.html | accessdate = September 26 | accessyear = 2008 ] , PATH receives funding from foundations, the US government, other governments, other agencies, and individuals. PATH's budget for 2008 is US$218 million.

PATH uses this funding to work on a wide array of emerging and persistent global health issues, including emerging and epidemic dieseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria; maternal and child health; and reproductive health.

Projects

In 2005, the Organization spent about $100 million USD on its projects and was awarded a 4-star rating in the Charity Navigator Directory. [ [http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm/bay/search.summary/orgid/4305.htm Charity Navigator Directory] ] The projects include immunization in Vietnam, tuberculosis control in Ukraine, meningitis vaccine for Africa, HIV/AIDS communication in Africa etc.

PATH collaborates with WHO, CDC, UNICEF to develop a module on how to use the WHO Measles Strategic Planning (MSP). [ [http://www.who.int/immunization_training/partners/partners/en/index7.html WHO Page] ]

One of PATH's many projects is the SILCS diaphragm, a silicone barrier contraceptive device which is inserted vaginally.

Recognition

In 2005, Dr. Christopher Elias, PATH's president and CEO, was chosen as the Schwab Foundation's Social Entrepreneur of the Year in the United States. [cite web | author = Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship | title = Social Entrepreneurs Profiles| url = http://schwabfound.weforum.org/sf/SocialEntrepreneurs/Profiles/index.htm?sname=167425&sorganization=0&sarea=0&ssector=0&stype=0 | accessdate = September 26 | accessyear = 2008 ]

For five years running, " Fast Company" magazine has named PATH as one of the top social entrepreneurs who are changing the world. [cite web | author = Fast Company | title = 45 Social Entrepreneurs Who Are Changing the World| url = http://www.fastcompany.com/social/2008/index.html | accessdate = September 26 | accessyear = 2008 ]

In 2003, PATH received the Tech Museum’s Dr. Alejandro Zaffaroni Health Award for its work on the Uniject™ device, a sterile pre-filled, single-use syringe. [cite web | author = The Tech Museum Awards | title = Annual Tech Museum Awards Grant $250,000 to Five Global Innovators | url = http://www.techawards.org/pressroom/archive.php?id=49 | accessdate = September 26 | accessyear = 2008 ]

ee also

*Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
*Philanthropy
*SILCS diaphragm
*World Health Organization
*Concept Foundation

External links

* [http://www.path.org/ PATH] – official website

References


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