Our Projects
Every year IHAN supports at least one program or field project in collaboration with a host country. Last year’s project was undertaken in Somaliland and it focused on primary health care. With the generous support of many, including Johnson & Johnson, the project successfully accomplished the renovation of the general hospital of Hargeisa and it provided medical treatment for over 1,000 mothers and children of the region. This year's project: The Literacy Project for HIV Orphans will take place in South Africa during the month of July. IHAN in conjunction with Penn State University, and two other NGO's: Age in Action & HEARTBEAT will sponsor fundraising events for this project throughout the year. If you would like to contribute, please see our calendar of events and our "How to Help" page.
Field Project - Hargesia Somaliland
December 1-10, 2003
In November 2002, IHAN participated in a fact-finding mission to Somaliland. IHAN determined that the Hargeisa Group Hospital, the only public hospital, is in dire need of renovation. The hospital infrastructure, medical supplies, and equipment must be dramatically improved in order to meet the basic health care requirements of the community.
The needs of the Hargeisa community are great especially because the majority of women suffer from the consequences of female genital mutilation (FGM). There are many cases of pelvic inflammatory diseases, vesico vaginal and rectal fistulas that should be addressed. As a result, IHAN adopted the Hargeisa Group Hospital and its constituents to ensure that their needs are met on an on-going basis.
Project Goals
IHAN aims to provide a mass immunization for 30,000 children of the Hargeisa community. IHAN will also launch a public health training program for local health providers. IHAN’s project team will include U.S. trained doctors, nurses and support personnel. This team will partner with Somaliland's Ministry of Health and the local healthcare providers through the Hargeisa Group Hospital.
Projects
IHAN’s Vaccination Programs:
Eradication of common preventable childhood diseases and maternal neonatal tetanus;
Examination for infectious diseases, joint and bone diseases, gastrointestinal parasites and skin lesions;
Education of families and communities about public health issues such as hygiene, waste disposal, clean water and reproductive health;
Expanding the public health network by renovating health facilities and supplying health care providers with the necessary
Other Projects
PEACE PROJECT OF HWACHEON COUNTY, SOUTH KOREA
Dr. Roshan, the president of IHAN, was invited to participate in the planning committee for the Bell Park of World Peace Project, which was sponsored by Hwacheon County, October 12-15 , 2006 in Seoul, Korea.
The Bell of Peace for Life will be cast out of shells that were actually used in warfare. Empty bullets shells from countries with history of military conflicts will be melted to create 9,999 Kwan and the last Kwan of the Bell will be added finally in Korea, where the last divided nation in the world remains to be reunited. (Kwan is a Korean
unit of weight: 1 Kwan=3.75kg)
As we cast the Bell of Peace for Life and construct the park of bells, our paradox will be turned into the strong resolve to construct a global order of peace for life. We hope that all living beings will participate in this project, cherishing in their hearts the reverberations of the Bell of Peace for Life.
For more information, please visit: www.gopeacebell.com.
IHAN project in:
Chitravadi Village, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu, India In collaboration with Dr. G. Perumal
December 8-13, 2007
The International Health Awareness Network is a 503C voluntary organization dedicated to improving the health of women and children, especially in developing countries. As a small organization, we work with partners who have dedicated themselves to compatible goals. IHAN will support health education projects, with local collaboration, that are targeted to meet the needs and respond to deserving local issues.
At its recent meeting, the IHAN board decided to support the work of the SVP Trust for Rural Reconstruction in Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu India. The Trust was established by Dr. G. Perumal, a retired agricultural extension professor from Madras Agricultural University to work for the benefit of people living in the rural area of his home district. It works in collaboration with the people of this area to improve their lives and living conditions. The project is described below.
We invite you to participate in this undertaking by sending your tax-deductible contribution, ear marked for this project, to:
The International Health Awareness Network (www.ihan.org),
160 West 66th Street, Suite 57 B, New York, NY 10023.
We appreciate your joining with us in this important venture.
Read More about the Indian Project Here.
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