Increasing access to water in IDP camps in Cabo Delgado

For families arriving in Internally Displaced Person camps in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique the lack of access to water is a significant concern. It not only limits the availability of drinking water but also increase the risk of diseases linked to poor hygiene. To address the critical need for water, MENTOR is informed when families who […]
Annual meeting for global tropical research, 13 to 17 November 2024

The MENTOR Initiative is back at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) annual meeting sharing insights from our programmes and learning from important research from across the world on tropical diseases management. MENTOR is once again presenting research on a range of topics aimed at showcasing our work in some of the […]
Annual Report 2023

The MENTOR Initiative is pleased to share our 2023 Annual Report! The report highlights areas where we have made an impact to prevent diseases and improve health, working with communities most at risk of diseases and lacking access to established health services. Thanks to our donors, partners and a dedicated team our disease control and […]
The MENTOR Initiative’s 22nd Anniversary!

Today MENTOR marks 22 years of service to people living in the harshest environments at huge risk of diseases and suffering. Supported by our partners, donors, and an incredible team we reached and protected over 100 million people during this period helping to save countless lives. In our third decade, we are even […]
Improving water and hygiene in schools affected by conflict

The second phase of a programme to increase access to safe, quality, and inclusive education and protection services for children affected by conflict recently begun in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. MENTOR is responsible for rehabilitating boreholes, latrines and building water stations to improve access to water and hygiene in schools severely affected by armed conflict and […]
Introducing The MENTOR Initiative’s new CEO!

The MENTOR Initiative is pleased to announce that Sérgio Lopes has been appointed as CEO effective from 3 October 2024, the organisation’s 22nd anniversary! Sérgio brings valuable experience, unique skills, and a deep commitment to the organisation’s goals. His leadership will be vital as MENTOR navigates the challenges and opportunities ahead, ensuring continued support for […]
Severe flooding in northern Nigeria increases risk of malaria, pneumonia and cholera

Severe flooding in northern Nigeria due to heavy rainfall has caused widespread destruction and the significant displacement of communities who are already impacted by a food and nutrition crisis, violence and insecurity. Infrastructure such as bridges and roads, and access to essential services such as hospitals, schools and markets have been affected by the floods. […]
Celebrating a milestone and leadership transition

October 2024 marks a significant milestone for The MENTOR Initiative as it celebrates its 22nd anniversary. During this time, MENTOR has focussed on healthcare and disease prevention reaching people most at risk of suffering and death. This anniversary marks an important leadership transition as Dr Richard Allan OBE, who founded the organisation in 2002 and […]
New research shows association between malnutrition, malaria and season

A critical association between malnutrition, season and malaria in regions of Central African Republic affected by conflict has been highlighted in a new paper published today in the BMC Medicine Journal. The MENTOR Initiative analysed data from community health workers, Armed Conflict Location and Event Data, and The World Bank Group meteorological data for eight […]
New mobile healthcare for communities in Cabo Delgado

New mobile health teams are visiting 20 communities in the Chiure District of Cabo Delgado to deliver essential healthcare to remote areas underserved by health services and facilities. Most people living in these communities have been displaced by conflict in Cabo Delgado which has also caused the destruction and reduction of health facilities. The two […]