More than 100 grants and 16 years later, I-CATCH at work in 42 countries
In the last 16 years, the AAP International Community Access to Child Health (I-CATCH) program has funded 100 grants in 42 countries.
ICATCH Grant Success Stories
ICATCH thrives because of the skill, dedication, and vision of its grantees, selected carefully by our team of volunteer physicians and supported with technical advice as well as funds. Here are stories of three recently completed grant projects.
Guatemala 2016-2019 Training the Next Generation of Frontline Health Workers for Child Health
A preventative stunting intervention project was initiated including growth monitoring, nutrition supplements, deworming, diarrhea prevention and breastfeeding support for remote Maya communities.
Uganda 2016-2019 Supporting School-Centered Asthma Program
350 students, teachers and 2 RNs were part of an introductory asthma awareness project. Mentorship sessions were held by the RNs on asthma treatment plans, peak flow meters and inhaled corticosteroids.
Dr. Eric Wobudeya, Dr. Andres Kiboneka and Ms. Biculu Juliet
Bolivia 2016-2019 Using local radio to share pediatric health prevention messages in indigenous communities on Rio Maniqui
The team developed, recorded and broadcast health messages to the Tsimane people with information on oral health, sanitation, hygiene, illness and water care.
Dir - Tomas Huanca, PhD Co-Dir Erin Masterson, PhD, MPH
Mongolia 2018-2021 Preventing Burn Injuries Among Young Children in Mongolia’s Ger Districts
This community has a high rate of pediatric burn injuries from home cooking. The project trained social and healthcare workers in burn prevention and treatment, who then engaged with community leaders. This has led to a significant reduction in burn injuries, and the project will now expand to two other provinces.
Ms. Tungalad Namsrai, Dr. Galbadrakh Erdenetsetseg, Ariunbolor Davatsogt
Sierra Leone 2018-2021 Providing Continuous Professional Development for Nurses to Improve Pediatric Services at Ola During Children’s Hospital
National pediatric nurse trainers assessed skills gaps and developed in-service training modules for staff, new employees and students. Nurses have reported increased confidence performing their duties.
Dr. Venetia Goodhart
Cambodia 2019 Child Drowning Prevention in Cambodia
This project started with the goals of raising community awareness regarding drowning, helping to keep kids safe around water and teaching CPR. During COVID-19 they used radio, billboards and newspapers to help relay the information.
Stefani Pirani, Harry Lao, Mary McCab
Nigeria 2020-2023 Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Disabilities Early Screening and Treatment
This project aimed to teach community health nurses working in immunization clinics to screen for cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities. 45 nurses have been trained. The project led to the start up of a separate clinic for assessment and early intervention.
Dr. Oluwatosin Olorumoteni and Dr. Melissa Gladstone
Cambodia 2021-2024 You Smile - I Smile Team for Special Needs Dentistry.
This project triages children from 2 local special needs schools to receive toothbrushes, fluoride, fillings, sealants as well as more complex dental care.
Callum Durward and Sieng Chanthyda
India 2021-2024 Traditional Birth Attendant Training Program for Remote Tribal Villages
80 Traditional Birth Attendant in 40 hamlets in Andhra Pradesh State were trained to identify at-risk newborns and recognize danger signs using small groups and practical instruction.
Drs. Padmanabh M Reddy and Naveed Hussain
Rwanda Growing Health is Growing Well!
The local teams grows produce to provide healthy meals to 110 inpatient daily as well as breastfeeding moms. They have started an outreach to 3 local villages to provide nutrition training.
Laurette Mushimiyiana, Vanessa Umuhoza, Emanuel Manirarora and Alex Havugimana
Zambia Creating Kangaroo Care in Lusaka
The team created in patient Kangaroo Mother Care Corners to provide continuity of care for premature babies. They have 23 inpatient beds and are currently expanding the program.
Drs. Kunda Mutesu-Kapembwa and Sylvia Machone
Sustaining ICATCH’s Success
ICATCH will award its 100th grant in 2023. As we look forward to this momentous achievement, we are grateful for the volunteers, donors, and amazing grantees who helped us get here. To find out more about our grants, see our grant information page. If you’d like to help ICATCH grow, please donate.
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Last Updated
09/16/2024
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics