Family-Centered Charity Aligns With Nine Other Organizations to Address Pressing Children's Health Issues in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the U.S.A.
OAK BROOK, IL--(Marketwired - Jan 28, 2014) - The global office of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) recently granted $3,854,107 to nine organizations focused on directly improving the health and wellbeing of children through innovative train-the-trainer projects. The organization's Global Grant investments extend the geographic reach of the Charity furthering its impact by moving dollars quickly to vulnerable populations who lack basic healthcare, resources and services.
The following organizations received RMHC Global Grants:
Through these projects centered on maternal and infant health, disease management, sanitation and hygiene, oral health, and basic pediatric care, RMHC is able to focus on partnerships that improve children's health, in sustainable, measurable ways. These investments will impact more than 1,000,000 children across the world.
"Child mortality rates around the globe continue to be alarming. There is a need to invest in resources and training to create lasting change," said David C. Herman, M.D., MSMM, president and CEO, Vidant Health and RMHC Board of Trustees member. "For 40 years, RMHC has been part of the solution in helping to eliminate some of the barriers that make it more difficult for families and children to get the health care they need."
Through its Global Grants and matching grants program to local U.S. RMHC Chapters, the Charity has awarded nearly $97 million in grants in the last eleven years. Next year's cycle to submit grant proposals will be open in July. For more information, visit the RMHC Global Grants page at: http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/grants/.
About Ronald McDonald House Charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®), a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) corporation, creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and wellbeing of children. Through its global network of local Chapters in 58 countries and regions, its three core programs, the Ronald McDonald House®, Ronald McDonald Family Room® and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®, and millions of dollars in grants to support children's programs worldwide, RMHC provides stability and resources to families so they can get and keep their children healthy and happy. All RMHC-operated and supported programs provide access to quality health care and give children and families the time they need together to heal faster and cope better. For more information, visit www.rmhc.org, follow us on Twitter (@RMHC) or like us on Facebook (Facebook.com/RMHC Global).
The following trademarks used herein are owned by McDonald's Corporation and its affiliates: Ronald McDonald House Charities, Ronald McDonald House Charities Logo, RMHC, Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Room, and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.
For more information on RMHC:
www.rmhc.org
Contact Information:
For more information, press only:
Clara Carrier
630.623.6573