ABOUT FAHS
Health access changes when communities lead.
Strengthening health systems through charitable health services delivery and capacity building.
Listen
Start with local knowledge
Connect
Bring services and education together
Endure
Build capacity for the long term
OUR MISSION & VISION
How we strengthen health systems.
Our mission is to strengthen health systems in underserved communities worldwide by providing charitable health services, education and training, capacity building, volunteer support, medical supply distribution for charitable use, and health education and promotion.
We envision a world in which all communities have resilient and sustainable health systems that enable individuals to achieve their highest attainable standard of health.
OUR WORK
Six areas of action.
FAHS delivers charitable healthcare and builds local capacity through health service delivery, education and training, volunteer support, medical supply distribution for charitable use, and health education and promotion.
01
Charitable health services
Clinics, outreach, and community-based programs provide charitable medical care and humanitarian health services to underserved populations.
02
Education & training
Training for healthcare workers and community members improves access to care and the quality of services.
03
Capacity building
Programs strengthen the local people, skills, and systems that sustain care over time.
04
Volunteer support
Qualified volunteers support charitable healthcare delivery and training activities.
05
Medical supply distribution
Donated and procured medical supplies and equipment are distributed for charitable use.
06
Health education & promotion
Health education and disease prevention activities encourage healthy living.
LEADERSHIP
Purpose and leadership.
FAHS is organized for charitable and educational purposes, including charitable medical care, health education and training, humanitarian health services, capacity building, volunteer support, medical supply distribution for charitable use, and health promotion for underserved populations. Dr. Catherine Duggan brings global breast health and implementation science expertise to the board.
Help build what lasts.
Your support helps deliver charitable healthcare and strengthen local capacity through services, training, volunteers, and supplies.