Healthcare development organisations

The following organisations work to develop a greater quality of life and healthcare for people around the world.

• Canadian International Development Agency

  Agency for development assistance.

• Chemonics International

  International development consulting firm that promotes meaningful change in developing countries.

• EPOS Health Management

  Improves the quality and accessibility of health services and systems globally.

• Family Health International

  Bring lasting change to the world's most vulnerable people through their science-based programs.

• FK Norway

  Contributes to permanent improvements in economic, social and political conditions for the people of developing countries. Emphasis on aid benefiting the poorest.

• GOAL

  Dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the very poorest people. International humanitarian agency.

• Healthnet TPO

  Works on the structural rehabilitation of health care systems in fragile states. Knowledge-led NGO.

• HLSP - Development Consultancy

  HLSP provides health sector consultancy, programme management and policy advice to international agencies and national governments in developing countries.

• International HIV/AIDS Alliance

  A global partnership of over 36 nationally-based linking organisations, working to support community action on AIDS in developing countries.

• International Planned Parenthood Federation

  Advocates of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all. Global headquarters in London.

• International Rescue Committee

  Responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.

• International Rescue Committee (IRC)

  The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. This includes protecting and empowering women and girls, reuniting families separated by conflict and providing

• John Snow Inc.

  Research and consulting services in the health care and service sectors.

• Merlin

  Implements changes to ensure everyone (particular the most vulnerable people in some of the poorest countries) has access to the healthcare they need.

• Oxfam GB

  International aid charity which is a global movement of people working with others to overcome poverty and suffering

• Pact International

  Helps build strong communities globally providing people with an opportunity to earn a dignified living, raise healthy families, and participate in democratic life, by strengthening the capacity of grassroots organisations, coalitions and networks and for

• Population Action International

  Leading global health organisation with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health.

• Population Services International

  Help improve public health, sexual and reproductive rights, women's rights, maternal and child health, family planning and the environment by being part of either the International Advocacy, Resource Development, Communications, Information Resourcing or

• PSI: Social Marketing and Behavior Change Worldwide

  PSI is a global health organization dedicated to improving the health of people in the developing world by focusing on serious challenges like a lack of family planning, HIV and AIDS, barriers to maternal health, and the greatest threats to children under

• Singapore International Foundation

  Fosters the sharing of ideas, skills and experiences, to create greater understanding between Singaporeans and world communities.

• The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

  Dedicated to bringing innovations in health, development, and learning to the global community.

• The Earth Institute

  Conducts and advocates scientific research, education and the practical application of research to achieve sustainable development primarily by expanding the world's understanding of Earth as one integrated system.

• The UN Refugee Agency

  Leads and co-ordinates international action to protect refugees and resolve their problems worldwide.

• Transcape

  Works with members of the Mankosi community to develop the local area in an eco-friendly way that benefits the community.

• Tropical Health and Education Trust

  Uses the skills of healthcare professionals in the UK to improve the health of people in Africa and Asia.

• UNAIDS

  Aims for universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.

• UNICEF

  Helps build a world where the rights of every child are realised.

• WaterAid

  Improves access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world's poorest communities.

• World Health Organisation

  Non-paid internships in a wide variety of departments, for example the Health policy, development and services department or Immunization, vaccines and biologicals department. Internships are for students completing their second degree.

Humanitarian organisations

• Doctors of the World UK

  International humanitarian aid organisation providing healthcare for vulnerable populations around the world.

• GOAL

  Dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the very poorest people. International humanitarian agency.

• International Rescue Committee

  Responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.

• International Rescue Committee (IRC)

  The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. This includes protecting and empowering women and girls, reuniting families separated by conflict and providing

• Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

  Provides emergency medical assistance to communities in danger in more than 70 countries. International humanitarian aid organisation

• The UN Refugee Agency

  Leads and co-ordinates international action to protect refugees and resolve their problems worldwide.