How do we combat Neglected Tropical Diseases?
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We work with ministries of health to advance comprehensive disease detection and treatment programmes by strengthening public systems.
We support research that seeks to address shortcomings with regard to the scientific study of neglected diseases.
We foster strategic alliances with international foundations and networks to improve the social and economic determinants of people suffering from these diseases.
We collaborate with civil society on projects which focus on the social and economic determinants of people affected by these diseases.
We engage the private sector in the fight against these diseases through social enterprise.
In this new strategic cycle, we are putting people at the centre.
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Gender
Gender is transversally present across all our actions. Under the Gender and Development (GD) approach, we propel the empowerment of women in their communities, particularly those affected by NTDs. We work with the aim of increasing participation and influence for women in decision-making, advocating their political, economic and social rights.
Sustainability
For Anesvad Foundation, environmental sustainability means relating environmental factors to their impact on health.
We ensure that all our interventions minimise the negative impact on the environment, and place particular emphasis on the mismanagement and treatment of waste and refuse to reduce the transmission of infectious diseases.
Disability
Our commitment is to help people with disabilities live a full life and have equal access to health services, and our aim is to bring down barriers. Therefore, we work closely with organisations of people with disabilities and those incapacitated by NTDs.
Interculturalism
Interculturalism is our basis for dialogue and mutual understanding between all parties involved in improving the health of communities affected by NTDs. Local health practices and processes, communities’ cultural and social traditions and the management of ethnic, linguistic, cultural and religious diversity is key for us to bring about change.
