About KCHP

Basic Definition

The KCHP is a community-based organization that is a partnership between local communities, medical students and the government district health team in Saraya, Southeastern Senegal.

Mission

Our mission is based on the belief that the most effective way to improve primary health care in underserved areas in Senegal is to build on the capacity of both the government health services and of local communities. We believe that this is not only the best way to achieve sustainability, but also is the most efficient means to provide and or improve primary health care in under-served areas.

Activities

Our primary focus is to improve maternal and child health. This is accomplished through health education, infrastructural improvement of government health facilities, community nutrition and sanitation programs, and infectious disease initiatives. For more information about these initiatives, visit our WHAT WE DO page.

History

The KCHP was founded in 2006 by Dr Youssoupha Ndiaye, a Senegalese physician working in southeastern Senegal; Graham Gibson, a British social activist; and Demetri Blanas, an American medical student. Initially focusing on coordinating donations of medical equipment to health clinics, it has expanded to include the installation of solar power in health facilities, health education, maternal and infant mortality reduction initiatives, and support for the district health team mobile clinic.

Staff

Chief Medical Officer: Dr Youssoupha Ndiaye

youssoupha.ndiaye@kendeya-chp.org

President: Demetri Blanas

blanas.demetri@kendeya-chp.org

Vice President: Francesca Okolie

fao2105@columbia.edu

Treasurer: Darren Wayne Jackson II

dwj2105@columbia.edu

Senegal Project Managers: Emily Dally & Annarita Imbucci

emilyi.dally@kendeya-chp.org, annarita.imbucci@kendeya-chp.org

Board

Dr Youssoupha Ndiaye

Carolyn Bancroft

Kelenne Tuitt

Francesca Okolie

Demetri Blanas

Darren Wayne Jackson II

Staff Contacts:

Student Practicum Coordinator: Bamba Diop

bamba.dio@cphsd.org

Student Practicum Contact: Emily Dally

emilyi.dally@kendeya-chp.org