ANNUAL
REPORT
2022
ANNUAL
REPORT
2022
CUAMM
IN FIGURES
STAKEHOLDER
MAPPING
STAFF SERVING
IN AFRICA
IN 2022
STAFF SERVING
IN ITALY
IN 2022
ACTIVITIES
AND RESULTS
SIDE BY SIDE IN TIMES OF CRISIS
Conflict, drought, environmental and climate changerelated disasters, hunger and famine: these are some of the dramatic situations that trigger the phenomenon of African migration, most of which (85%) occurs within the continent, with people fleeing to neighboring countries or to other regions within their own country, thereby becoming refugees or internally displaced persons (IDPs).
This is why so many African nations find themselves juggling multiple crises on top of prior situations of fragility, whether institutional, political, economic, environmental and/or health-related. To best handle such emergencies, which bear down ever more frequently on the African countries with which we partner, we at Doctors with Africa CUAMM merge our approach to development work, which is generally implemented over the long term and under relatively peaceful conditions, into our response to any given crisis.
CUAMM’S INTERVENTION IN EASTERN EUROPE
In 2022, at the start of the conflict in Ukraine, Doctors with Africa CUAMM began an emergency intervention in Eastern Europe in support of the civilian populations of Moldova, Poland and, of course, Ukraine. Funding for two projects by OCHA , another by AICS, a contribution from CARITAS and additional individual donations enabled us to conduct logistical health support activities in Ukraine to help communities directly affected by the conflict; they primarily entailed the distribution of medicines, consumables, and equipment to some 42 hospital facilities in 9 of the country’s provinces (oblasts), from Lviv to Chernivtsi, and Kharkiv to Dnipro. We also provided support to internally displaced people in the urban areas of Chernivtsi, distributing food parcels, basic necessities, tents, winter clothing, and back-up and electric generators for the frequent electricity shortages. Finally, using mobile clinics and dedicated psychologists, we offered individual psychological support to the staff of local charities operating in the area, as well as to the local population.
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
NUTRITION
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
CHRONIC DISEASES
EDUCATION
THE CRUCIAL ROLE PLAYED BY TRAINING
Training health personnel is crucial for improving and strengthening both the quality of care and health service delivery capacity.
In addition to the training of personnel that Doctors with Africa CUAMM provides every day while working alongside local health workers and authorities, we also held numerous refresher courses in 2022, with the participation of some 3,233 individuals including community agents, nurses, midwives, doctors and health managers.
These training activities led to diplomas for 173 health professionals, including 46 doctors who graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the Catholic University of Mozambique in Beira.
RESEARCH
FOCUS
ON HOSPITALS
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Chiulo
Angola
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Wolisso
Ethiopia
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Turmi
Ethiopia
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Gambella RH
Ethiopia
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Gambella Primary Hospital
Ethiopia
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Jinka
Ethiopia
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Montepuez
Mozambique
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Beira
Mozambique
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Nhamatanda
Mozambique
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Complexe Pédiatrique de Bangui
Central African Republic
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Bocaranga
Sierra Leone
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Pujehun CMI
Sierra Leone
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PCMH
Sierra Leone
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Lui
South Sudan
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Yirol
South Sudan
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Cueibet
South Sudan
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Maridi
South Sudan
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Rumbek
South Sudan
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Tosamaganga
Tanzania
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Matany
Uganda
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Aber
Uganda
FUNDRAISING
FUNDRAISING IN ITALY
CUAMM’s Fundraising and Community Relations division works throughout Italy to network, launch new partnerships and collaborations, and enthuse new volunteers and supporters about our work in Africa. These activities are made possible thanks to the invaluable support of 39 support groups across Italy whose members help organize events and special projects, distribute gift and other CUAMM-branded items in support of our work, and cultivate and engage private donors and other supporters including organizations, groups and associations, foundations, institutions, businesses and restaurateurs.
INTERNATIONAL FUNDRAISING
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EVENTS IN 2022
NORTHEAST
ITALY
NORTHWEST
ITALY
CENTRAL
ITALY
SOUTHERN
ITALY
– Pinerolo (Turin): Becoming part of your new community
– La Spezia: Taking care of the homeless
SPECIAL PROJECTS
IN ITALY
SUPPORTING CONGREGATIONS
ON THE FRONT LINE
Religious congregations have been active in Africa for decades, working alongside and serving the most disadvantaged communities and seeking to meet their most pressing needs. But the continent’s health care systems are evolving rapidly, bringing the risk that their hard work has but a limited impact. Doctors with Africa CUAMM has decided to support the congregations in this delicate transitional phase, helping them to bolster their role within the communities with whom they work through a joint commitment to dialogue, assistance and training. Launched in 2019, the project supports the work of some 25 religious organizations and the staff of the health facilities they manage in 25 African countries.
WHERE WE WORK
EDUCATION
AND PUBLIC
AWARENESS
HEALTH IS GLOBAL
Doctors with Africa CUAMM is committed to advancing people’s right to health in a range of ways, including through educational and awareness-raising initiatives. We believe wholeheartedly that helping familiarize young people, doctors and health professionals with development cooperation issues can lead to both a more just world and more responsible medical practices.
HEALTH COOPERATION IN AFRICA
That’s why we organize residential training courses twice a year at CUAMM’s Padua headquarters, with 230 hours of lectures for medical residents and doctors from across Italy who are interested in learning more about health issues in developing nations – from public health to infectious diseases, gynecology to pediatrics, and more. Many take part in order to prepare for a possible overseas mission.
In 2022 we were able to resume our in-person training courses, but also retained the remote learning option to enable greater numbers of students to take part in the classes. Thanks to the use of case studies, work groups and interactive discussion, every participant had the opportunity to interact directly with lecturers and classmates, whether in person or remotely.
For decades CUAMM has also collaborated with the Italian Medical Students’ Association (SISM), FederSpecializzandi, the Italian Association of Young Medical Doctors (SIGM), the National Federation of Physicians, Surgeons and Dentists (FNOMCeO) and the Italian Network for the Teaching of Global health (RIISG) to offer seminars, courses and conferences on the topics of health cooperation and global health.
QUALITY MEDICINE FOR AFRICA: “FRUGAL” RESEARCH, YOUTH AND INNOVATION
In January 2022, thanks to funding by the Cariparo Foundation, we launched a new three-year program offering exciting opportunities for professional growth to young doctors and students through training and other possibilities for learning alongside their international peers. CUAMM partners ever more frequently with institutions and research centers in Europe, Africa and elsewhere around the world, and our decades-long partnerships with the most prominent Italian organizations working in the fields of health and youth are also key to the success of the training activities featured in the program.
UNIVERSITIES INVOLVED
IN CUAMM PROGRAMS
Medical students
Areas from which SISM
medical students with
the Italian Medical
Students’ Association
(SISM) leave with
CUAMM for Africa
Medical residents
Universities from which
medical residents leave
with CUAMM for Africa
Midwives project
Universities from which
midwives leave with
CUAMM for Africa
MIDWIVES
SISM
MEDICAL RESIDENTS WITH CUAMM
COMMUNICATIONS
AND MEDIA
RELATIONS
ECONOMIC AND
FINANCIAL
SITUATION
In 2022, the expenditures of the non-profit NGO Doctors with Africa CUAMM totaled €46,160,765. Of this figure, 91.7% (€41,977,056) was invested in CUAMM prevention, treatment and training projects in the countries where we are active. Operating costs accounted for 2.9% of the total, and included the overall management of CUAMM’s facilities, staff, depreciations, financial charges, and taxes and fees. Communications, public awareness/outreach and fundraising expenses accounted for 5.4% of the total and included the organization of events in Italy, publications, media relation, public awareness and development education, loyalty marketing, new campaigns, and the staff of the Communications, Community Relations and Fundraising divisions.
FUNDS FROM INDIVIDUALS
FUNDS FROM INSTITUTIONS
