Center for Health and Development ( CHD Group)
Aims to serve the world by making it favourable, honourable, healthy, sustainable and vibrant.
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About
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Headquarters
Karnataka, Karnataka
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Since
2014
CHD Group is an Indian non-profit global health organisation headquartered in Mangalore. Founded on 27 June 2014, CHD Group works in the field of public health, disaster Read moremanagement,[1] primary healthcare,[2] road safety, women's health, skill development, monitoring and evaluation of programmes, implementing CSR programmes for corporate companies and livelihood for rural communities and partners with other Indian and foreign organisations, government ministries, diplomatic missions, United Nations agencies for capacity development, supportive supervision, technical support, CSR programme implementation and strengthening public health systems.[3][4][5][6] The organization received a Special Consultative Status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in 2021 and was granted observership status to UNFCCC in 2022[11] and has impacted in total over 4 million lives in India alone in urban and rural areas.[12][13] CHD Group was founded in 2014 by Dr. Edmond Fernandes, a Community Health Physician. He started the organization based on his calling to leave the world better than how he found it. The originating name was Center for Health and Development ( CHD) however, in the years since, it has come to be popularly known across the country and around the world as CHD Group. CHD Group started with one man’s vision; today it has become sort of an infectious movement pulling together people from across ranks and files, those with heart in humanity and mind in development. It is among the rare global institutions to have its Headquarters in a non-metro city based in Mangalore, Karnataka in India but serving humanity across countries. The spirit that propels this work forward is the mission to create a world where the young and the young at heart will receive accessible and affordable healthcare in our lifetime. Sustainable Development Goals means nothing to the last mile person on the ground. That is where CHD Group shadows and delivers, decides and champions their cause, making it our own. With new innovative models of service and strategic intelligence, CHD Group collaborates with visionary companies, Governments and civil society to realize the dream of a billion beats planet.
Action
CHD Group implements programs in nutrition and child development, maternal health, mental health, adolescent health, primary care, road safety, school health services, WASH initiatives, occupational health, farmers health and also mobile medical units built on unique models of care, establishes primary healthcare centers and community hospitals, and focuses on non-communicable disease clinics and infectious diseases. The organisation advocated for a more robust public health bill in 2017,[7] and also released the Karnataka Mental Health Report that gave the landscape of mental health situation in the state.[8] During the COVID-19 pandemic, the NGO supported over 50,000 farmers by providing PPE in partnership with Corteva agriscience[9] and also donated 50 oxygen concentrators to BBMP Hospitals by importing them from China totally impacting over 4,56,000 in the middle of a lockdown alone.[10] more available on : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CHD_Group
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Sector
Impact
4.5 million lives and counting, across more than 38 districts of India, 7000 + villages and 17 states of India.
Vision & Mission
CHD Group's mission is to create a world where the young and young at heart receive accessible and affordable healthcare in their lifetime.
Programs
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Primary Healthcare
DistrictIn the 21st Century, there's a dedicated effort to bolster health systems at the grassroots level and extend healthcare services directly to people's homes. CHD Group, renowned for its innovative approach to healthcare, operates mobile medical units based on a unique model founded on social determinants of health and well-being. Within this framework, CHD Group focuses on several key areas. Firstly, it endeavors to provide essential healthcare support to vulnerable communities, thereby contributing to the realization of Universal Health Coverage objectives. Additionally, CHD Group places emphasis on addressing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) through specialized clinics, while simultaneously tackling infectious diseases to align with national health goals. Moreover, as part of its comprehensive strategy, CHD Group works towards establishing Primary Healthcare Centers and Community Hospitals across the country, ensuring accessible and quality healthcare services for all.
Milestones & Track Record
Since its founding in 2014, CHD Group has grown from one man's vision to a global organization collaborating with companies, governments and civil society to improve health outcomes.
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
21-50
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AABTC6439N
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Registration ID
F NO.C-83/12A/CIT/MNG/2014-15
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VO ID / Darpan ID
KA/2017/0176662
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FCRA
94630233
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
About
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Headquarters
Karnataka, Karnataka
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Since
2014
Demographies Served
Impact
4.5 million lives and counting, across more than 38 districts of India, 7000 + villages and 17 states of India.
Location
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Headquarters
CHD Group, First Floor, Fernandes Enclave, Melina Mogeru, Falnir, Mangalore City, Karnataka, India, 575002
Directions
Vision & Mission
CHD Group's mission is to create a world where the young and young at heart receive accessible and affordable healthcare in their lifetime.
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust