Presentation Overview Compassion Has No Borders: The Power of FHSSA Partnership Overview of FHSSA Description of FHSSA Program Partnerships The FHSSA Partnership Experience FHSSA Champions FHSSA Partnership Webinar Nov. 16, 2010 How your program can get involved!!! Objectives Describe the different types of partnership available through FHSSA Describe the benefits of partnerships to U.S. hospices Identify next steps in becoming a FHSSA partner or champion Africa s size relative to other regions of the world Mission and Vision Mission FHSSA s mission is building partnerships to enhance compassionate care in Africa. Vision FHSSA s vision is a world where individuals and families facing serious illness, death, and grief will experience the best that humankind can offer. History of FHSSA Formerly known as Foundation for Hospices in Sub-Saharan Africa Incorporated in 1999 to generate resources and technical support for hospices in sub-saharan Africa (became an NHPCO affiliate in 2004) Since 2004, approximately 2 million dollars has been sent to Africa from US partner programs 1
FHSSA Staff John Mastrojohn III- Executive Director Shelley Smith- Director Erinn Nanney- Program Coordinator Mary Williams- Program Assistant Heather Slack-Ratiu- Director of Development Sarah Meltzer- Associate Director of Development Susan Messina- Director of Communications Overview of FHSSA s Work FHSSA Partnerships supports meaningful partnerships between US and African programs. Partnering includes shared support, technical assistance, supplies and funding. Grants: Identifying and implementing grants such as NPI/CHAT, PCI-Z, PhRMA and others. Advocacy: Collaborating with the international palliative care community to educate and advocate for comprehensive, quality, affordable, culturally sensitive hospice and palliative care. Tanzania: CHAT Tanzania: CHAT Continuum of Care for People Living with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania (CHAT) 4-year $5.2 million project funded by US Government starting in January 2007 Goal to scale up palliative care services to PLWHA and support to vulnerable children at 13 sites in Tanzania Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania (ELCT) is the implementing partner Trained individuals providing palliative care services: 52 health care professionals and chaplains 521 HBC volunteers 13,005 individuals receive palliative care services 13,096 vulnerable children receive support Zimbabwe: PCI-Z Zimbabwe: PCI-Z Palliative Care Initiative- Zimbabwe Goals: Adding comprehensive palliative care to 6 home based care teams Support 4 Rural Youth Care Clubs Train and Mentor other partners in palliative care Currently in third year of implementation 46 health professionals and 275 home based care providers trained in palliative care 1048 beneficiaries receive PC services 980 youth engaged in Youth Care Club services 2
US-Africa Partnerships Increase in FHSSA Partnerships over time Link US and African Programs Currently there are 89 Partners in 31 states t and 14 African countries Together these partnerships have a larger impact es # of Hospic 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Year U.S. Partners Arkansas: 1 Arizona: 1 California: 9 Colorado: 7 Connecticut: 2 Delaware: 1 Florida: 9 Illinois: 5 Indiana: 2 Iowa: 2 Kansas: 1 Kentucky: 2 Maryland: 3 Massachusetts: 1 Michigan: 2 Mississippi: 1 Missouri: 1 Nebraska: 1 New Jersey: 1 New York: 9 North Carolina: 1 North Dakota: 1 Washington California Utah Arizona Ohio: 9 Pennsylvania: 2 Tennessee: 3 Texas: 4 Utah: 1 Vermont: 1 Virginia: 2 Washington: 1 West Virginia: 1 Wisconsin: 2 Colorado North Dakota Nebraska Texas Kansas Wisconsin Iowa Illinois Indiana Missouri Arkansas Michigan Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi Vermont New York Pennsylvania Ohio Massachusetts West Virginia Virginia Georgia Florida Connecticut New Jersey Maryland North Carolina 89 U.S. African Partnerships 31 States Sierra Leone Ghana Nigeria Namibia Ethiopia Uganda Kenya Rwanda Burundi Tanzania Malawi Zambia Zimbabwe South Africa 89 African Partners Burundi Ethiopia Ghana Kenya Malawi Namibia Nigeria Rwanda South Africa Tanzania Sierra Leone Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe 14 Countries Lisa Motz-Storey, M. Div. The Denver Hospice Chaplain and African Partner Liason Partnered with Selian Lutheran Hospice Arusha, Tanzania Partnership History Selian Hospice began in 1999 and Denver Hospice partnered in 2001 First visit to Selian Hospice by Denver Hospice was in 2003 That same year Paulina Natema from Selian Hospice visited Denver Hospice Selian Hospice has grown from a census of 3 patients in 1999 to over 3300 patients in 2010, with 10 staff and over 300 volunteers 3
Benefits of Partnership Staff at The Denver Hospice take pride in the partnership Participation in partnership trips is beneficial for retention of employees on both continents The Denver Hospice has learned from Selian Hospice A meaningful friendship is formed Regular communication personally and professionally Selian Hospice and The Denver Hospice are truly connected Partnership Accomplishments Support of Selian Hospice through Payroll Deduction Successful fundraising by The Denver Hospice staff and Board of Directors Purchase of 3 vehicles and a motorcycle for Selian Hospice that allow for access to rural ral patients Selian Hospice was used as a model for expanding palliative care to 13 rural hospitals in Tanzania through a USAID PEPFAR grant Purchase and renovation of a building for Selian Hospice Partner Visits Every 2 years a group of employees and volunteers from The Denver Hospice visit Selian Hopice Since 2003, seven members of Selian Hospice s staff have visited The Denver Hospice Two nurses will be visiting in May 2011 Overcoming challenges Communications were at first sometimes sporadic Fundraising has been much more challenging g with the current economy Fundraising ideas can sometimes be challenging Trip planning can be daunting the first time Linda Rock Prairie Haven Hospice Executive Director Partnered with Bunda Hospice Bunda, Tanzania Partnership History Partnered with Bunda Hospice and Palliative Care in April 2008 Part of Bunda District Hospital Many factors were considered when deciding to partner Fit with Mission and Vision; staff engagement; Community engagement; fundraising; program resources Established a committee consisting of staff, board members, community members/leaders, churches, philanthropists, media Continue to meet monthly 4
Benefits of Partnership Allowed Prairie Haven Hospice to form more partnerships in it s community Greater community awareness about hospice Helped the Prairie Haven Hospice team have more of a global vision Staff have overall increased job satisfaction and gratitude Partnership Accomplishments Raised more than $14000 in 2 years for Bunda Hospice Sponsored the palliative care coordinator at Bunda Hospice to visit Nebraska, as well as attend the African Palliative Care Association s triennial conference in Namibia Purchase of a laptop for the hospice A growing relationship that supports and sustains the work of both programs Partner Visits David Ogolla visited Prairie Haven Hospice for 2 weeks in August 2009 Allowed for a personal connection of all staff to the partnership p Staff heard and learned from David s story Overcoming challenges Currently planning a trip to Bunda Hospice Ongoing meaningful communication Expectations US Partner Formalize a diverse team of committed individuals Communicate quarterly with partner Complete annual report Visit within the first 2 years of partnership Raise a minimum of $5000 yearly What can American hospices expect? Greater sense of accomplishment in knowing that you are contributing to end-of-life care in resource poor areas Cohesive sense of mission and commitment within the organization Development of allies within your geographical area and country Self-examination of values, cultural norms, and priorities Sense of connection and a broader worldview 5
Expectations of African Partner Regular communications, at least quarterly. Complete and submit to FHSSA a Yearly Report. Visit and or exchange personnel in either direction at least every other year. Provide an accounting of how funds wired are used over the course of the calendar year. What can African hospices expect? Increased understanding of services, needs and challenges of both partners Greater support for services and work Recognition and appreciation Development of long term relationship that needs nurturing Exchange of resources and expertise Sense of connection to APCA, HPCA, national associations and FHSSA = Broader worldview FHSSA s Role FHSSA Facilitate partnering of US and African organizations Administer and track transfer of funds from US Hospice to Partner Provide support, coaching and mentoring to partnership Distribute and collect Yearly Report FHSSA Champions Another way to support our colleagues in Africa Support a specific project or goal of an African Organization One time commitment Champion Opportunities Vehicle for Bunda Hospice in Tanzania Scholarships for Nurse palliative care training i FHSSA unrestricted Getting Started Make the decision that this is the right step for your organization Contact FHSSA with questions Complete the partnership p application Work with FHSSA to determine the best partner for your organization For information on becoming a partner or champion: Email: enanney@fhssa.org Call: (703) 647-6684 Website: www.fhssa.org 6
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