Engera, Ethiopia
Fundamental Healthcare
Half of the world’s population lacks access to essential health services
This not only puts the individual's health at risk, but also the stability of communities, societies, and economies.
Billions of people do not live close enough to medical centers or providers to access basic healthcare or are too poor to afford it. As a result, far too many medical conditions that are routinely treated in the developed world go untreated in the developing world. The same is true for prevention.
Because where you are born should not determine access to healthcare, the AJA Foundation has invested over $1.8 million in organizations delivering quality healthcare in developing countries. In addition to prevention, health services include maternal, newborn, and pediatric medicine and treatment of common diseases.
The Goal
To ensure anyone, regardless of geographic location or financial situation, has access to the healthcare they need to thrive.
4.5 billion
People, more than half the world’s population, cannot access basic healthcare
18 million
People die each year from lack of access to healthcare services - more than half from preventable disease
6x
Is the greater likelihood that an infant will die in developing countries
Our Current Partners
We are proud to partner with substantially volunteer organizations providing a wide range of basic healthcare services in developing countries, typically in remote locations.
Founded and run by doctors, nurses, and volunteers providing healthcare and education in Ethiopia
Engera
Engera provides essential health services to more than 100,000 people in the remote Gurage zone of Ethiopia. They run seven clinics and conduct outreach programs on disease prevention, safe motherhood, and other critical healthcare topics.
