© action medeor / Boris Breuer Info © action medeor / Boris Breuer About action medeor action medeor family Health for all! Since our founding, we have continuously evolved our assistance to provide access to health for as many people as possible. In 1964, Dr. Boekels, a doctor from Tönisvorst, together with committed citizens, founded the association action medeor e.V. to collect surplus medicines and send them to the Global South. Today, we are active worldwide to protect the health of people in crisis and emergency situations. For this purpose, we supply health facilities with medical relief goods and strengthen local healthcare through our projects. In 1964 action medeor was founded in Tönisvorst by the family doctor Dr. Ernst Boekels. 4.000 sqm of storage space is available in our German medicine warehouse. 0 people worldwide should die from treatable or preventable diseases - that is our vision. Our global network of trusted partner organizations and our own locations in Malawi and Tanzania enable us to tailor aid measures precisely to the challenges and needs of people on the ground. The world’s emergency pharmacy: always ready for action About one-third of the world's population lives without adequate basic medical care. This shortage is often exacerbated by climate change-related natural disasters, epidemics, and armed conflicts. When people are in acute distress, action medeor can quickly initiate life-saving relief measures. In the 4,000 m2 medication warehouse of action medeor, essential medicines and medical equipment are always available and can be shipped at short notice. After acute medical care, action medeor supports its local partner organizations in rebuilding destroyed healthcare structures. The 4,000 square meter warehouse supplies medical products to healthcare facilities around the world. © action medeor In emergencies and disasters, action medeor provides rapid assistance within the shortest possible time. © action medeor/IBC Health projects, such as the training of midwives in Sierra Leone, bring about sustainable improvements. © action medeor/B. Breuer 1 2 3 Diverse projects for a healthy future The projects implemented by action medeor with local partners are aimed at sustainable change. They promote the health of people in various ways: We strengthen healthcare by, for example, building new health stations in rural areas and training specialists such as midwives and medical technicians. We establish disaster preparedness by raising awareness of risks and developing emergency plans with the population. We strengthen food security by training in climate-resilient agriculture and distributing seeds and tools. And we advocate in many places for the physical and mental well-being of women and children. The action medeor family The association action medeor e.V. is based in Tönisvorst (North Rhine-Westphalia). The action medeor labworks GmbH is responsible for the procurement, storage, and export of medicines and medical relief goods. action medeor Tanzania strengthens healthcare structures in Tanzania and the East African region as a non-profit subsidiary. action medeor Malawi is an important player in the Malawian healthcare system as a socially active health company. The action medeor foundation particularly promotes the training and education of medical and pharmaceutical professionals.