General Information |
| Organization Type - Primary: |
Non-Governmental Organization |
| Organization Type - Secondary: |
Other Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) |
| Is your organization legally registered in your country: |
Yes |
| Organization Reach: |
National |
| Organization Description: |
NIRVANA Foundation is an organization that provides Children's Education and Children’s Treatment Center Services. In addition, other services include the Vocational Training, Empowerment, Sensitization, Education, Welfare and Development of Women and Backward Community, Intensive Counseling Service for Families and Children, etc.
NIRVANA Foundation is an Indian Non Profit Organisation that works to change the lives of underprivileged children and women in India by restoring their rights. NIRVANA is registered under SOCIETIES REGISTRATION ACT XXI OF 1860.
We started our first DOT center providing free treatment for tuberculosis to people who would otherwise die because the cost of TB medicines far exceeds their income. We have developed a relationship with the State Government to receive drugs free of charge (through a program sponsored by the World Health Organization), and with public hospitals for free diagnostic tests for our patients.
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| Total number of staff in your organization: |
6 - 10 |
| Number of full-time staff who are directly involved with TB: |
1 - 5 |
| Number of part-time staff who are directly involved with TB: |
1 - 5 |
| Number of volunteers who are directly involved with TB: |
1 - 5 |
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| What is your organization's annual budget (USD) dedicated to TB? |
< $1,000 |
| How did you hear about the Stop TB Partnership: |
Internet search |
| Why do you wish join the Stop TB Partnership: |
Involvement in Stop TB Working Groups |
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| Are you a member of a Stop TB national partnership: |
No |
| Are you in contact with your national TB programme: |
Yes |
| Please tell us how your organization is contributing to your country's national TB control plan: |
We started our first DOT center providing free treatment for tuberculosis to people who would otherwise die because the cost of TB medicines far exceeds their income. We have developed a relationship with the State Government to receive drugs free of charge (through a program sponsored by the World Health Organization), and with public hospitals for free diagnostic tests for our patients. We have already cured 4 patients.
We are planning to open 10 DOT centers in urban-rural areas in coming next one year. |
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Geographical Reach |
| Which country is your headquarters located in: |
India |
| Which WHO region is the main focus of your work: |
South East Asian |
Which countries do you do operate in:
(This includes countries you are conducting activities in) |
India
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