Health for Humanity

Partnership Strategy Matrix:

Activity Domains (List all)

Recruit and Train Disaster Coordinators

Develop and Supply Disaster Kits

Establish Health Kiosks

Recruit and Train Social Entrepreneurs / Franchises

Design and Distribute Prototype Franchise Kits

Actors (List and describe)

Key Partners: Mercy Corps: Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against nearly impossible odds. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1.3 billion in assistance to people in 100 nations. Supported by headquarters offices in North America, Europe and Asia, the agency's unified global programs employ 3,400 staff worldwide and reach nearly 14.4 million people in more than 35 countries. PSI: PSI is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. that harnesses the vitality of the private sector to address the health problems of low-income and vulnerable populations in more than 60 developing countries. With programs in malaria, reproductive health, child survival and HIV, PSI promotes products, services and healthy behavior that enable low-income and vulnerable people to lead healthier lives. Products and services are sold at subsidized prices rather than given away in order to motivate commercial sector involvement.  PSI is the leading nonprofit social marketing organization in the world. Other Associates: Health Store Foundation: The HealthStore model is a network of micro pharmacies and clinics whose mission is to provide access to essential medicines to marginalized populations in the developing world. The HealthStore outlets target the most common killer diseases including malaria, respiratory infections, and dysentery among others. They also provide health education and prevention services.   One Laptop per Child: A supplier of technology for community empowerment and networking.   Ministry of Health: In countries that we operate within.   Key Roles:   Mercy Corps: Joint Partner Link between Relief, Rehabilitation, and Development.  Managing complex partnership arrangements to deliver sustained community outcomes in disaster areas. PSI: Joint Partner Extensive Social Marketing Expertise on Health Conditions and Risks.  Private sector integration.  Outreach.  Product subsidies. Health Store.com: Expert Consultant Advising on establishing a social franchise network. Technology Partner Partner to supply technology for social franchisees. E.g. One Laptop per Child

Process Factors (Typically 3-5 factors)

Commitment to the link between relief, rehabilitation, and Development for Sustainable Healthy Communities

Willingness to Collaborate and not Compete (Willingness to share Business Model)

Commitment to Mobilizing and Enhancing Community Resources

See Opportunity for Renewal and Sustained Progress in Disaster Situations

·   Believe in early intervention for sustainable outcomes ·   Believe in social entrepreneurship

·         Open sharing of business models and materials is critical to sector success.

·         Commitment to involving and empowering the community for sustained results

·         Maximize the potential of disaster situations for community renewal and establishing superior infrastructure and sustainable communities

Value-Adding Mechanisms (List and describe top 3-5)

Improve Community Ability to Respond to Disaster

Minimize Negative Health Impacts of Disasters

Create a Social Franchising Network

Improve Health Infrastructure for Lasting Change

Enable Social Entrepreneurs by Providing Training and Resources for Technology

Impact on Service Coverage and Quality  (Describe)

The alliance will operate in countries where PSI and Mercy Corps are both currently operating.  The alliance is designed to improve the model of delivery of health services to disaster and conflict prone areas.  We will provide a full spectrum that includes disaster preparedness, post disaster relief, which is then leveraged into long term effects on the health structure of the entire community.  With the establishment of the network of Health Spot franchisees, more people will have access to quality basic health care.