Other partners in this effort include:
- The Brazilian National Soccer Team – committing to raising awareness of NTDs in Brazil and the Americas
- Deworm the World – Donating 20 million deworming tablets to treat intestinal worms in pre-school and school-age children in the region
- GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) – Reaffirming its support through its long-standing donation of albendazole for the global elimination of lymphatic filariasis (LF)
- Lew Lara/TBWA – Committing to providing in-kind advertising and brand marketing strategy services for the partnership’s initial advocacy efforts in the Americas
- Maureen Orth – As a Global Network Regional Ambassador, is committing to raise awareness in Colombia of the devastating impact NTDs have on the physical and cognitive development of children and the links between deworming and education
- Miss Universe Organization – Current and former pageant participants will go to regions to raise awareness and help deliver drug treatments
- Partners for Philanthropic Change – Committing to secure $10 million for NTD partnerships to be used toward NTD control in the Americas
Spotlight on NTDs at the 2009 Clinton Global Initiative
The Global Network is partnering with global health leaders, philanthropic organizations, and international celebrities to mobilize $30 million to raise awareness and funding for NTD control and elimination in Latin America and the Caribbean. Together with the Inter-American Development Bank, the Pan American Health Organization, and our partners, we can end the neglect.
For the latest news, read the press releases on our partnerships with the Miss Universe Organization, and the Inter-American Development Bank & Pan American Health Organization.
The Latin America/Caribbean Partnership - English
The Latin America/Caribbean Partnership - Spanish
NTDs in Latin America/Caribbean - English
NTDs in Latin America/Caribbean - Spanish
NTDs in Brazil - English
NTDs in Brazil - Spanish
