Interconnections Worldwide

Working internationally to share information, help build knowledge and support teamwork around babies, children and young people who are disabled, marginalised or vulnerable

The home of Team Around the Child (TAC) and the Multiagency Keyworker

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28. Related link: Malteser International

Malteser International is the relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta for humanitarian aid. With over 100 projects annually in some 25 countries throughout Africa, Asia and the Americas, we provide emergency relief after disasters and support recovery efforts with a focus on sustainable development.

For nearly 60 years, Malteser International has been standing by those affected by poverty, disease, conflict and disaster, helping them lead a healthy life with dignity – without distinction of religion, race or political persuasion. Christian values and the humanitarian principles are the foundation of our work.

Malteser International is a non-governmental organization with headquarters in Europe and America. The organization's General Secretariat as well as its European headquarters are located in Cologne, Germany. The American headquarters are based in Miami, Florida, USA.

The international network of the Order of Malta plays an essential role in our work, allowing us to help people in need quickly and efficiently. Currently, 25 national associations and priories of the Order of Malta are members of Malteser International.

Go to: http://www.malteser-international.org/en/home/about-us.html

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27. Related link: Hospice Africa

Our mission is to support affordable, suitable and accessible Palliative Care to those in need in Uganda and other African countries.

This will improve the quality of life among the sick and restore hope, and it will mean easy and routine access for those who need palliative care.

We recognize the innate potential in the country and the willingness of the many actors to support effective and culturally sensitive palliative care.

We shall build solidarity with all those that share our mission and are willing to join hands with us.

We have shown in Uganda that there is a need for networking to bring a seamless continuum of care to our patients at this special time of life

Our vision is Palliative Care reaching all in need in Africa

This vision emerged from an awareness of the terrible suffering experienced by cancer patients in Nairobi in 1990. This has led to a realisation that this suffering was taking place all over Africa and it was increasing due to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

When the founder was approached by several countries asking for palliative care to be brought to their country, Hospice Africa was born and Uganda was chosen as the site for a model affordable and culturally acceptable foundation.

The initial objectives promoted service, training of all health professionals and supporting initiatives throughout Africa.

The future of the care in Africa is depending on the work in Uganda to maintain standards and training so that palliative care can reach all those in need

Go to: http://www.hospiceafrica.or.ug/index.php/about-us/mission-a-vision.html

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26. Related link: Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch defends the rights of people worldwide. We scrupulously investigate abuses, expose the facts widely, and pressure those with power to respect rights and secure justice. Human Rights Watch is an independent, international organization that works as part of a vibrant movement to uphold human dignity and advance the cause of human rights for all.

We are:

  1. COMMITTED TO OUR MISSION OF DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS WORLDWIDE. Our work is guided by international human rights and humanitarian law and respect for the dignity of each human being.
  2. INDEPENDENT. To ensure our independence, we do not accept government funds, directly or indirectly, or support from any private funder that could compromise our objectivity and independence. We do not embrace political causes, are non-partisan, and maintain neutrality in armed conflict.
  3. FACTUAL, ACCURATE, AND ETHICAL IN OUR FACT-FINDING. We are committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and fairness, including by seeking out multiple perspectives to develop an in- depth, analytic understanding of events. We recognize a particular responsibility for the victims and witnesses who have shared their experiences with us

Visit: http://www.hrw.org/about

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25. Related link: Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA)

Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA) is a national association formed to represent all palliative care service providers in Kenya. KEHPCA's mission is to scale up palliative care services to bridge the very significant gap between those who receive services and those in need. This encompasses addressing issues of accessibility, affordability and quality.

KEHPCA develops effective working relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders including development partners and donors, government ministries, bureaucrats, technocrats, legislators, regulators, NGO's and interest groups to widen awareness and advocate for palliative care.

KEHPCA's main activities include education and training of health care professionals and non- professionals, research for palliative care in Kenya, provision of technical support for palliative care service providers, initiating new service centres, advocacy, programme developments, and fundraising.

Go to: http://kehpca.org/about/

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