Winter 2014 Newsletter

health and hope map.org | Winter 201460 years of bringing health and hope to the world 2014 commemorates 60 years of your faithful partnership. What a difference YOU have made in some of the poorest communities around the world — like the remote island community of Lahusa, Indonesia. When Ina developed a bloody cough — the telltale sign of tuberculosis (TB) — it shouldn’t have come as a surprise. Approximately 30% of the population in her poor Indonesian community were suspected to have TB. Because of the stigma attached to the disease (many people in this region believe TB is the result of a curse), Ina had been isolated from her community. Fortunately, MAP launched a TB program in her village. Ina was among those who received early medical treatment. Because of your generosity which helped provide for her treatment, after six months of regular medication, she was cured. “Thanks to God for His grace and love,” shared Ina. “It’s an opportunity given to me by God to serve the other people who suffer from TB.” INSIDE: • Ina’s story continued • MAP’s Total Health Village Program • The Knighton CircleHighlights of Global Health Needs YOU have helped meet since 1954 . . .1954 1955 2012 1981 2005 2009Polio MAP Senior Director Nearly 30 million HIV/AIDS Dr. Peter Okaalet have died due toMAP International Polio vaccine first Only 223 HIV/AIDS is was recognized by AIDS.was born. available to public. documented recognized by TIME magazine for cases of paralysis the CDC. MAP ‘s contributionPolio is a worldwide MAP sends first shipment from polio to HIV/AIDS work.epidemic; Polio of polio vaccine (1,000 worldwide.vaccine invented. doses) to India.

Ina’s story Ina, Lahusa’s community health promoter, empowering others in her community through a health education class.(continued from page 1) local church and other community events,This calling from the Lord, together with her heart for serving she focuses on awareness.others, motivated Ina to become a community health promoter Ina’s efforts, along with those of her fellowin her village. As a “cadre,” Ina is a community volunteer in volunteers, have had a major impact onMAP’s Lahusa Total Health Village program. Ina’s role is to her community. Today, about 90% offocus on TB eradication and prevention. TB patients in her village are cured. InTuberculosis, while serious and even deadly if left untreated, is addition, most people are now aware of TBhighly treatable once identified. And preventable too. Because and know how to identify its symptoms.TB is an airborne bacterial disease, it’s coughed or sneezed The misconception that TB is the result ofinto the air by an infected person, which makes it easily a curse has become a thing of the past.transmissible. One infected person will typically infect up to tenother people in a year. So education is key. Where Ina lives, TBis the second major killer of adults after cardiovascular disease,and the deadliest of all communicable diseases.Empowered by MAP, Ina promotes healthy behavior in hercommunity, particularly among people suspected to have TB.Through home visits, informal meetings, mini-seminars in theWhat a difference YOU have made Lahusa’s community leaders pray overin one remote island community! the water dam construction project.Prior to partnering with MAP International, the community ofLahusa in Indonesia was in desperate circumstances.Thanks to your support, MAP was able to come alongside thiscommunity of 5,200 people and launch the Lahusa Total HealthVillage (THV) Program.BEFORE . . . AFTER . . .No access to clean • A clean water source for drinkingdrinking water • A separate latrine and bathhouseInadequate water supply • A small water dam that collects water during the rainy seasonNo access to health services • A storage tank for the dry seasonor health information • Training for how common diseases are transmitted and whenVulnerability to earthquakes, treatment is requiredlandslides and floodsInsufficient agriculture and • A special focus on mothers and children through prenatallivestock crops care, immunization and vitamins • Natural disaster preparedness against earthquakes, landslides and flooding • Ongoing training in areas of agriculture and livestock production to increase production and therefore incomeHighlights of Global Health Needs YOU have helped meet since 1954 . . .1960 1983 1995 2011 2012 1986 1999Leprosy A new multi-drug Leprosy affects Guinea MAP begins treatmentbecomes therapy (MDT) 2–3 million worm affects and education fordrug- identified for people around 3.5 million Guinea worm inresistant. treatment of the world; people in 21 Cote d’ Ivoire. leprosy. endemic in 91 countries.Leprosy countries. Guinea worm MAP begins Only 180,000 working in documented partnership with cases of leprosy American Leprosy worldwide (down Mission (ALM) to from 2–3 million fight leprosy in in 1995). West Africa.

MAP’s Total Health VillageLook at all YOU have done! Where will the next 60 years take us?The communities MAP partners with (see list at right) are among the poorest in the world.To compound things, these communities face overwhelming problems including:• N atural disasters (earthquakes, • Malnutrition Total Health Villages YOU flooding, volcanoes) • Poor crop production have helped launch to date: • Diseases like HIV/AIDS,• Lack of clean water• Poor sanitation practices Chagas, Buruli Ulcer, Leprosy• Lack of access to health • Livelihood security location est. pop. I have had the privilege to chair information and services • Drug and alcohol abuse Bolivia the MAP International Board of • And much more . . . Morochata Cluster 2011 800 Directors for the past six years.• Domestic and child abuse Ecuador We have a wonderful group of• Poor maternal and child health faithful board members who provide oversight and supportThe philosophy behind MAP’s Total Health Village Apatug 2010 3,800 of MAP’s ministry. It is a special Tambayacu 2010 700 honor to preside over theThrough the Total Health Village program, MAP comes alongside Valle De Toachi 2010 organization as it celebrates itslocal communities, empowering them to identify and solve their Haiti 1,000 60th anniversary this year.own problems. It’s a community-led program based on individual Bohoc We stand on the shoulders ofparticipation and shared ownership. Ina’s village Indonesia 2012 15,000 exceptional board membersEach Total Health Village is different. Therefore, each community’s Lahusa who have come before us, greatapproach to identifying and addressing their problems is unique. (see Pages 1–2) Tello Island Cluster leaders who have served as yourThank you for your commitment to bringing Total Health to Cote d’Ivoire presidents, passionate staff whocommunities around the world. Sokrogbo 2010 5,200 have carried out the work to bring 2010 8,016 health and hope to so many. Most important, we feel deep gratitude 2007 2,000 to you — our MAP friends and supporters — for your generousThink of all we can accomplish in the next 60 years! Ghana and ongoing support through Kobedi financial gifts, prayers and in 2012 1,735 other ways. As we honor the past 60 years, Tumiamayenko 2010 500 we are looking to the future and expect 2014 to be a year Liberia of renewed vision, passion and commitment. In many ways, we Location pending 2014 Pending feel as if we are just beginning! In His name, Uganda Immanuel Thangaraj Chairman of the Board Oyam/Abala 2011 1,400 and beyond . . . Abim Pending funds 1,000 What part will you play Kacheri Cluster 2011 22,000 in the next 60 years? Kenya Kagwa 2009 6,500 Kilonga 2008 5,000 Burangi 2010 4,000 Esonorua Planned for 2014 3,000Photo by: Hillary Duffy You are empowering communities around the world to make better choices for theirTotal Health Villages bring health, hope and lasting change to communities future — and their health!around the world!2011 2012 1960 2000 2012 2013Scientists predict Only 542 documented Disease named MAP zeros in Buruli ulcer is Buruli ulcer remainsGuinea worm to cases of Guinea worm after Buruli on Buruli ulcer steadily rising as the third leadingbecome second in 4 countries: Sudan, County in Uganda through education a serious disease; mycobacterial infection inhuman disease Mali, Ethiopia and because of the and awareness 5,000–6,000 33 developing countries,to be eradicated Chad. many cases that training in documented cases after tuberculosis andafter smallpox. occurred there. partnership with each year. leprosy. Buruli ulcer ALM. 2014

Celebrating 60 YEARS Where will the next 60 years take us?The Your gift to MAP’s GlobalKnighton Health Fund will helpCircle today AND tomorrowHow YOU can leave With a gift to the Global Health Fund, you’ll enable our experienceda legacy through and dedicated field staff to respond quickly in areas of greatest need, orplanned giving to fund unexpected opportunities in the areas of:January is that time of year when • Water and Sanitation • Total Health Villagesthoughts turn to New Year’sresolutions and planning for the • Neglected Tropical Diseases • Disaster Relieffuture. With this year markingMAP’s 60th anniversary, it’s • Medicines and Supplies • Transformational Just eight weeks ago,an ideal time to consider joining • Maternal and Child Health Missions Trips Super Typhoon HaiyanThe Knighton Circle. devastated the Philippines. Since our partners work in their own countries, they have an unrivaled MAP responded by shippingThis group of special donors understanding of how your gift can best serve the children and families $5 million of medicines,(named after MAP’s founder, Ray in their area. vital supplies, emergencyKnighton) have remembered MAP health kits and more. Thisin their financial or estate plans, Whether it’s emergency relief assistance, or an emerging opportunity emergency response was onlyoften called planned gifts. we didn’t foresee, gifts to our Global Health Fund will provide just possible thanks to generous what a child, family or community needs for a brighter future. partners who donated to ourFor 60 years, your generosity Philippine relief efforts.has provided health and hope to P lease return this response card with your gift.generations of people in need ofhelp. By committing a planned gift, What other people are saying about MAP International . . .you’ll ensure we can reach evenmore people in the next 60 years. “I am a MAP supporter because I know “M AP’s worldwide ministry of Christian “The actions of MAP International . . . how far the dollar goes physically — but compassion fulfills a God-given represent the people of America inThere are many different types of also spiritually. I am excited to be a part responsibility which you and I share — a truly positive way . . . God bless you.”planned gifts for you to consider. of an organization that is doing that in that of demonstrating the love of ChristThree that are quite popular are: Jesus’ name.” for not only the spiritual but also the Ronald Reagan • Bequests by will physical needs of mankind.” former U.S. President • Gifts of stock Dr. David Hough • Gifts of life insurance longtime donor Reverend Billy Graham Christian evangelistFor more information about leaving alegacy through planned giving or on 4700 Glynco Parkway • Brunswick, Georgia 31525joining The Knighton Circle, 800-225-8550 • www.map.orgplease contact us at: 1-800-225-8550 [email protected] www.map.org/plannedgiving