AmeriCares Foundation
Americares provides health-focused relief and development services to people affected by poverty or disaster, supporting over 4,000 health centers worldwide and responding to an average of 30 natural disasters annually.
Services
Americares Foundation provides health-focused relief and development services to people affected by poverty or disaster. Their services include emergency response, medicine security, and diverse health services. These health services encompass mental health, infectious diseases, maternal and child health, and chronic disease management. Americares offers medical care through health care clinics located in Colombia, El Salvador, India, and the United States. They operate the largest free clinic program in Connecticut and have mobile health centers in India as well as clinics in Colombia. They also run programs like the Climate Resilient Health Clinics to help communities adapt to climate change.
Programs
Americares supports health programs in an average of 85 countries each year. Their emergency programs help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters, responding to around 30 natural disasters and humanitarian crises worldwide annually. The Emergency Response Global Roster program deploys professionals to deliver essential health services following major disasters. Additionally, Americares' U.S. Programs support nearly 1,000 free clinics and community health centers nationwide, and their Climate Resilient Health Clinics program aims to fortify communities against the impacts of climate change.
Global Reach
Americares Foundation has provided $22 billion in aid to 164 countries since its establishment. Their support network includes more than 4,000 health centers in the U.S. and globally. Each year, their health programs and medical donations reach approximately 85 countries, including both their international and U.S. operations. Americares operates health care clinics in Colombia, El Salvador, India, and the United States, with free clinics in Connecticut and a family clinic in El Salvador. They also maintain longstanding relationships with over 200 pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors to facilitate their aid efforts.
Emergency Response
Americares has specialized programs geared towards emergency response, deploying professional medical teams through the Emergency Response Global Roster. This program is designed to deliver crucial health services in the aftermath of significant disasters. On average, Americares responds to 30 natural disasters and humanitarian crises around the world each year. Their emergency programs are comprehensive, focusing not only on immediate response but also on helping communities prepare for and recover from various disasters.
Community Health Initiatives
Americares operates numerous community health initiatives aimed at providing accessible health care. The foundation supports nearly 1,000 free clinics and community health centers across the United States. In Connecticut, Americares runs the largest free clinic program, and their efforts extend internationally with clinics in Colombia and El Salvador, as well as mobile health centers in India. These initiatives are crucial for providing consistent medical care to underserved populations.