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2009 Global Health Conference - Register Now!
Global Health Ministries’ annual Fall conference will be held this year at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Apple Valley, Minnesota on Saturday, October 10, 2009. The Conference theme, “Partnerships in Sustainable Practice: Striving for Excellence,” will be explored through a plenary Keynote address, followed by four topical workshops. Our Keynote speaker, Dr. Daniel Salpou, is the innovative Director of OSEELC, the health department of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cameroon, supervising 3 general hospitals and 17 health centers. To read more about this conference and to register now, click here. More information on Dr. Daniel Salpou is featured in the July-August Newsletter as well.

Meet the Challenge, Help Change the World
You know these are difficult economic times for many in America. You also know the healthcare needs in developing nations remain urgent. But did you know that incredibly generous donations of supplies and equipment continue to flow into the GHM warehouse?

Requests for assistance have also been received, so far enough to fill 20 containers to be sent to 8 countries. Supplies are flowing in, requests have been received, volunteers stand ready to sort and pack. We lack one thing. Shipping costs will come to $267,000. Funds promised thus far are $60,500. (Download Brochure)

In order to help the hands that heal, we must secure an additional $206,500 by October to ensure the supplies and equipment we have received can be shipped to the caregivers and hospitals who are awaiting their arrival. Please consider a gift to help us meet the challenge, help us change the world.
Rev. Lamont M. Koerner, Associate for Fund Development

Charity Navigator Award

For the seventh consecutive year, Global Health Ministries has received a 4-star rating from Charity Naviagator, America's largest independent evaluator of charities. Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that your organization excels, as compared to other charities in America, in successfully managing the finances of your organization in an efficient and effective manner.This consistency in your rating is an exceptional feat, especially given the economic challenges many charities have had to face in the last year. To learn more about Charity Navigator and GHM's profile, please click here.

Anosy Villages Integrated Actions (AVIA) Development Program
The Lutheran Church in Madagascar operates one of the largest health care systems supported by Global Health Ministries: 8 hospitals, 22 health centers and 14 clinics. GHM finances numerous project and all shipments of medical supplies and equipment to Madagascar in collaboration with SOA (Salfa Overseas Assistance), with total annual grants and allocations averaging nearly $130,000 over each of the last five years for such projects as Rural Clinic Support, SEFAM (School of Nursing), Continuing Education and Residencies, Pharmacotherapy services for the mentally ill, purchase of equipment and vehicles. Click here to learn more.

GHM Videos Online
GHM videos are now online! Helping the Hands that Heal, When you Volunteer, and We Can Give Hope.

Thrivent Matching Program Makes Your Gift Grow Even More!
Thrivent policy holders’ gifts to GHM may be matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. $600.00 or more per year per policy holder will be matched with $300.00 by Thrivent. Donations above the $600.00 to GHM per year per policy holder will not be matched by Thrivent but are equally appreciated by GHM. Click here to learn more.

If you are looking for brochures for the hands-on projects, please click on the following links: rolled bandages, midwife kits, hospice kits, baby blankets, and baby cap instructions.