Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) commemorates World Health Day, today, April 7, 2006. ERD is working in countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to protect and promote good health. We provide basic health care services through static and mobile clinics, safe water systems, immunizations and prevention and control of locally endemic diseases.
“ERD's health care programs provide critical primary health care in areas of the world where there is often little health infrastructure,” said Abagail Nelson, ERD’s Vice President for Programs. “Community health care promoters are at the front lines of community training and prevention in over 30 countries. ERD support for hospitals, clinics, health posts, and clean water programs also help bring alleviation to those who suffer from illness,” said Nelson.
As part of ERD’s HIV/AIDS program, youth leaders and peer counselors are educating communities about disease prevention in countries such as Honduras, Peru, and Zambia. In Nicaragua, Brazil, and the Philippines, our clean water and sanitation programs are constructing wells and latrines as well as providing community health training to help reduce incidences of disease and protect the environment.
For more information on ERD’s health care programs worldwide, please visit www.er-d.org/health.
To make a contribution to ERD’s Primary Health Fund, donate at http://www.er-d.org/, or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to: Episcopal Relief and Development, Primary Health Fund, PO Box 12043, Newark, NJ 07101.
Episcopal Relief and Development is the international relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church of the United States. An independent 501(c) (3) organization, ERD saves lives and builds hope in communities around the world. We provide emergency assistance in times of crisis and rebuild after disasters. We enable people to climb out of poverty by offering long-term solutions in the areas of food security and health care, including HIV/AIDS and malaria.
