CMMB - Catholic Medical Mission Board

Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) is a faith-based non-governmental organization founded in 1912 in New York, USA. It provides assistance to communities from the most underserved corners of the world that suffer from poverty and lack equal access to healthcare. CMMB is primarily focused on the health of women and children and its programs support a holistic, sustainable, community-based approach to healthcare.

For over a century, CMMB has been working to support vulnerable communities through dedicated health programs and initiatives. The core values of the CMMB are Collaboration, Love, Excellence, and Respect. It distributes medicines and medical supplies and places volunteers in various regions within Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. It collaborates with trusted partners such as KPMG, Johnson & Johnson, Vitamin Angels, to safely deliver donated medicines to over 120 countries. Its experts empower women with education and skills that positively impact families by reducing child and maternal mortality. In addition, the organization provides disaster relief and supports recovery efforts in crisis situations. Through product donations and cash grants, supporters ensure that the CMMB is flexible, fast and efficient in its response efforts. 

CMMB’s Program Areas: Maternal Health, Children’s Healthcare, Water & Sanitation, Nutrition, Economic Empowerment, Emergency Response, Women’s Health, Advocacy, Health Systems Strengthening, HIV Treatment & Prevention, Gender Issues, Conflicts.