Co-Founder Paul Farmer with a Patient in Haiti
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About Partners in Health
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“The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world.” - Dr. Paul Farmer, PIH co-founder
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“The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world.” - Dr. Paul Farmer, PIH co-founder
Partners in Health (PIH) is a global nonprofit healthcare organization that aims to restore social justice by bringing quality health care to the most vulnerable around the world. Founded by Dr. Paul Farmer in 1987, PIH's Mission is "to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care." Partners in Health also "collaborates with national governments to provide care and strengthen public health systems in areas including cancer and chronic disease, child health, emergency response, HIV/AIDS, maternal health, mental health, and tuberculosis" (Partners in Health).
Watch this video to learn more about PIH:
PIH's Values:- Right to Health
- Solidarity
- Accompaniment
- Partnership
To learn more about PIH's nonprofit status, click here:
- "Through its work in Haiti, Africa, Peru, Russia, Mexico and Navajo Nation, Partners in Health, A Nonprofit Corporation strives to bring the benefits of modern medical science to those most in need of them and to serve as an antidote to despair. Financial and other information about our charity’s purpose, programs and activities can be obtained by contacting Ann L. Quandt, Chief Financial Officer, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02199, 857-880-5100."
Also click here to learn more about the Netflix series about Partners in Health and Dr. Paul farmer called "Bending the Arc":