Gates Foundation Grant
MENTOR has received a grant from Gates Foundation to evaluate the effectiveness of spatial emanators in humanitarian settings in partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, the South Sudan Ministry of Health, University of Nevada-Las Vegas and SC Johnson. The two-year programme will assess the use, impact and cost-effectiveness of spatial emanators in displaced communities […]
Training to reduce breeding sites and risk of diseases in earthquake-affected Venezuela
Last Friday, MENTOR delivered training on reducing vector breeding sites and the risk of diseases for shelter managers in Miranda State where people affected by the earthquakes are temporarily living. The training focused on how community awareness and engagement are key to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in emergency settings. MENTOR and the WASH […]
Epidemiological survey training ahead of new study in South Sudan
Study supervisors and surveyors from four refugee camps in Maban County, South Sudan, recently completed epidemiological survey training ahead of a three-year research study on filth flies and the transmission of diarrhoeal pathogens in humanitarian settings. MENTOR’s study will evaluate the effect of two innovative vector-control tools on filth fly populations with the aim of […]
Earthquakes in Venezuela
Following the earthquakes in Venezuela last Wednesday, MENTOR teams in the country have been assessing the situation and responding to the most urgent health needs. This includes supporting one of the few hospitals still operational in La Guaira by supplying essential medical consumables to meet increased patient demand and the growing need for trauma care. […]
MENTOR founder awarded an ASTMH Distinguished International Fellow
The MENTOR Initiative founder and chair Richard Allan OBE was awarded an ASTMH Distinguished International Fellow by the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) at their recent annual meeting in Toronto. This award recognises “individuals who have made eminent contributions to a particular aspect of tropical medicine and global health…leaders in their field, […]
Our Approach
Ensuring cost effective interventions which meet the needs of people most at risk, and makes a lasting, positive difference to the countries where we work.
Training
Focusses on evidence-based strategies and best practices to increase the ability of organisations to effectively address diseases.
Emergency Response
Providing immediate response to the health needs of people affected by acute emergencies such as an extreme weather event or conflict.
Social and Behaviour Change Communication
Promoting behaviour change, and encouraging the use of preventive measures and adoption of vector control interventions, and healthy behaviours.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
A core component of our programmes that assesses the impact, effectiveness and efficiency or interventions, whilst influencing decision-making that improves health outcomes