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The following Health Links have been successful in their application to the International Health Links Funding Scheme (IHLFS). Bangladesh Ethiopia Ghana Kenya Malawi Nigeria Pakistan Rwanda Sierra Leone Tanzania Uganda Zambia Bangladesh Chittagong Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh and Oxford Radcliffe Hospital. Improving care for critically ill patients. (medium grant) Dinajpur Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh and [...]

The International Health Links Funding Scheme (IHLFS)  Panel is made up of seven volunteers offering a wealth of experience in international health, international development, the management of international partnerships and grant making. Their role is to review, assess and make decisions on awarding the IHLFS large and medium grants. They may also advise on the [...]

Saturday 11th September 7.00pm till late at the Africa Centre, London THET invites you to a night of African Rhythms! Join Kasaii Masai, DJ Arnaud and THET to celebrate African beats! Tickets are on sale now! To purchase your tickets online please click here Alternatively, simply fill in and submit this donation form.

East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham 4th November 2010, 9.30-16.30 A platform for learning from the experiences of practitioners, the UK Health Links Conference 2010 will explore good practice in health and development, examine the innovative ways in which Links are addressing the challenges in global health and look at the benefits of linking to UK health [...]

This Link is a specialist Vitreo-retinal Link.  The Club Jules Gonin VISION 2020 Links Programme is administered through the VISION 2020 Links programme.  The VISION 2020 Links programme, established by the International Centre for Eye Health in 2004, aims to increase the quality and quantity of eye training in low income countries by developing sustainable [...]

Established in 2004 in the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, International Centre for Eye Health. The VISION 2020 Links Programme originated as part of the ‘VISION 2020; The Right to Sight’ initiative that was established in 1999 by the World Health Organisation and the International Agency for Prevention of Blindness to eliminate avoidable [...]

This partnership has existed informally since 1994 and was made formal in September 2000; under the guidance of the registered charity Partnerships in Health Information (Phi). The aim of the partnership is to encourage the free flow of health related knowledge between nations. Common goals of the partnership: That health care practitioners of whatever profession [...]

Our THET 10k heroes this year are: Miss Samira Abu-Helil  Miss Anair Beverly Dr Michael Edelstein  Dr Zdenek Gregor Mr Guled Jama Mr Quing Liu Mr Simon Goldring Mr Joby Lubman Mr Phillip Lund Miss Abigail Ritchie Mr Joshua Ritchie Mr Benjamin Ritchie Mr Luke Ritchie Ms Carleen Scott Miss Sally Tomlinson Ms Vicky Watts [...]

About The IHLFS is a 3 year scheme that makes £2.5million available to UK Health Links to carry out health worker capacity building projects in Africa and Asia. The scheme is funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Department of Health (DH). It is jointly managed by THET and the British Council. [...]

The Directory of Social Change (DSC) The DSC has offices in London & Liverpool. If you visit, you’ll be able to use their funding publications and funder search tool, all free of charge. Some of these publications include: The Guide to Major Trusts 2010/11 (Vols. 1&2) Directory of International development Funders Guide to local Trusts (across [...]

The websites listed below provides an invaluable source of statistical and financial information for grant makers and seekers. Charity Commission If looking cold for trust funding in the UK, most Fundraisers start with the Charity Commissioners website, and search by country and theme for trusts willing to fund projects in health in their area. Use [...]

The Institute of Fundraising The IoF have approx. 19 Specialist Interest Groups dedicated to fundraising. Suggested groups to join include Researchers in Fundraising, Trust & Statutory, Event Managers Forum, and Healthcare. Be warned! You can receive up to 50 emails a day of fundraisers’ questions and advice. The IoF also have regional groups to join. First Friday’s [...]

Some questions to ask: How many people work in your PCT? What charities do staff at your NHS Trust support? What methods are they using to fundraise? Does your NHS Trust have charity payroll giving scheme? Do you host any conferences/seminars? Do you share fundraising resources with your links (e.g. people, office space, networks)? Do [...]

A platform for learning from the experiences of practitioners, the UK Health Links Conference 2010 will explore good practice in health and development, examine the innovative ways in which Links are addressing the challenges in global health and look at the benefits of linking to UK health professionals. Highlights Setting the UK and global context [...]

Each year THET releases an annual review with details of the year’s activities and the annual accounts. 2008 Annual Review For previous annual reviews please contact THET on 0207290 3892, info@thet.org.

THET’s Spring Exchange Newsletter is out now. Inside discover how the THET-Kings Partnership is helping rebuild Somaliland’s health system, updates on the International Health Links Funding Scheme and how you can support THET this summer.

THET has teamed up with VSO and BVALG to cover public sector pension contributions for Link volunteers. If you are planning on volunteering overseas on a Link programme for 7 to 24 months starting before March 2011, or have volunteered for 7 to 24 months since April 2008, you may be eligible for assistance with [...]

Evaluations of Health Links Summary report: Developing Global Health Link Partnerships to improve Health Capacity in Developing Countries: End of programme evaluation (2009) By John Cunnington, Development Alternatives In 2006 the Department for International Development (DFID) – through the Civil Society Challenge Fund (CSCF)-made a 3 year grant to THET to promote and increase Links [...]

About the Link The key aims of establishing a cancer care link between Velindre NHS    Trust and cancer care workers in Sierra Leone: To assess the current provision for cancer care within Sierra Leone in the context of: Prevention, Treatment, Palliation To establish useful and practical links to individuals and health care organizations within Sierra [...]

THET Trustees Professor Stephen Tomlinson, CBE MD FRCP FMedSci – Chairman Stephen@thet.org Professor Tomlinson graduated in Medicine in 1968 from Sheffield and completed specialist training in diabetes, endocrinology, metabolic medicine and general medicine. From 1993 to 1999 he was Dean of the Medical School and Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing in Manchester. He established [...]

THET is currently recruiting for the following posts: Nursing & Midwifery Tutors Nursing & Midwifery Tutors (x2) To be seconded to the Minister of Health in Zambia THET is seeking to recruit five volunteer Nursing and Midwifery Tutors who will be seconded to the Ministry of Health in Zambia. The successful applicants will be posted [...]

About the Link The Scotland Malawi Partnership exists to inspire people and organisations of Scotland to be involved with Malawi in an informed, coordinated and effective way so that both nations benefit.  The Scotland Malawi Partnership is an independent charitable membership organisation. It aims to foster Links; consistent with our values; between the two nations; [...]

About the Link Established in 2004, the Iraq Liaison Group is part of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists International Department’s support for Iraq. 2004-2007 conducted a programme of fellowships and training for Iraqi Gynaecologists. Fields of work Reproductive Health Contact information Dr Ali Kubba Consultant Community Gynaecologist Kings College Guy’s Hospital London SE1 [...]

We are keen to work with others so that efforts are maximised, not duplicated. Below you will find a list of links to websites of kindred organisations we think might be of interest to you. Please let us know if you would like us to include a link to your relevant organisation. BasicNeeds – BasicNeeds [...]

THET and British Council are pleased to announce ‘Round Two’ of the UK International Health Links Funding Scheme. The response to the initial call for applications, in September 2009, was overwhelming and the IHFLS received an enthusiastic 170 applications. Grants are being made available to support projects run by long-term partnerships, or ‘Health Links’, between [...]

About the Link The Link with Wau state hosptial was establised in 2008 to understand the needs of the people there and to assist with teaching and training. The situation in Wau is dire and we a seeking to enable and assist improvements in the healthcare of these very needy people. Fields of work Emergency [...]

At THET, we strive to ensure that people are better able to access lifesaving healthcare through an increased range and availability of quality services, greater health worker capacity, and improved facilities and resources. To expand this work, we rely on the donations of individuals and our fundraising events to expand THET’s work. THET’s fundraising events are essential [...]

THET is the international development organisation working to improve the health of people in Africa and Asia. Focusing on strengthening healthcare services, we harness the skills and expertise of UK health professionals to improve the skills of health workers in some of the poorest countries in the world.

We are supported generously by a number of individuals, trusts, partner institutions and other major donors, such as the UK Department for International Development, the Department of Health, the European Commission and Comic Relief. We also benefit from the time of volunteers and honorary advisors. We would like to thank everyone who has supported our [...]

UK Staff Pia MacRae – Chief Executive pia@thet.org +44 (0) 20 7290 3886 Pia joined THET in August 2009 after having spent the last decade working with BP primarily focused on their External Affairs work in Asia and Africa.  She has spent over a decade working in Asia, including heading up BP’s Corporate Responsibility practice [...]

THET is currently recruiting for the following posts: Nursing & Midwifery Tutors Nursing & Midwifery Tutors (x2) To be seconded to the Minister of Health in Zambia THET is seeking to recruit five volunteer Nursing and Midwifery Tutors who will be seconded to the Ministry of Health in Zambia. The successful applicants will be posted [...]

Below you will find our most recent THET E-Bulletins. E-Bulletins are produced monthly and provide readers with up-to-date information on THET events, projects and initiatives. It also provides important information for those involved in Health Links, such as the latest funding opportunities, upcoming conferences and links to useful articles and documents. If you would like [...]

“I spent two months working as a research volunteer for THET after applying for the position through an internship programme at my university.  I was excited for the opportunity to learn more about the field and the operations of a charity improving health in innovative ways. I enjoyed my time and THET and I hope [...]

Imagine a world where every person has the ability to access essential health services and receive quality treatment. One out of 76 women in the developing world wouldn’t have to die in childbirth. Over one million babies in Africa wouldn’t have to die in their first month of life. With essential healthcare, we could cut [...]

In this section, you will find details of conferences organised or attended by THET and other Link partners, or events and conferences that Health Links might find useful. For more information on THET and Health Link events and conferences, please contact us on +44 (0)20 7290 3892 or by email at info@thet.org. 2010 4th November 2010 Shaping [...]

Below you will find information on the International Health Links Funding Scheme and a few of our publications available for download. If you would like additional information on funding opportunities and special conference reports, please sign up to our mailing list or register your Link. Funding International Health Link Funding Scheme (IHLFS) – The IHLFS [...]

View Larger Map Basic health indicators in Somaliland are among the worst in the world. After years of war and underinvestment, the public health system is extremely weak. There is a critical shortage of skilled personnel in almost all public sector health institutions. The government health budget barely covers the salaries of health service staff, [...]

THET in Ethiopia THET has worked in Ethiopia for 20 years, supporting skills development of frontline health workers such as nurses, midwives and health officers. Other programmes include care of chronic disease in the community and support to health facilities in areas such as lab services, management and record keeping. We collaborate with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health [...]

At present, THET’s own programme work is focused in Ethiopia, Somaliland and Zambia. Somaliland – THET began working in Somaliland in 2000 after establishing the Kings/THET/Somaliland Partnership. The Link has focussed on training staff to improve standards of care and providing academic support to the medical school curriculum. Work soon expanded to include health institutions, [...]

THET is very excited to be able to announce the launch of the long awaited UK International Heath Links Funding Scheme (IHLFS). The IHLFS is a 3-year scheme that provides grants, information and support to Health Links. Funded by the UK Department for International Development (DfID) and the Department of Health (DH), it is jointly [...]

THET and the British Council are pleased to announce the Independent Selection Panel for the International Health Links Funding Scheme. The Panel is made up of seven volunteers offering a wealth of experience in international health, international development, the management of international partnerships and grant making. Their role is to review, assess and make decisions [...]