Lake Tanganyika Floating Health Clinic
Lake Tanganyika Floating Health Clinic
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About this organization
Mission
THE LAKE TANGANYIKA FLOATING HEALTH CLINIC IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS BOTH DEDICATED AND UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO DRIVE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR THE PEOPLE AND ENVIRONMENT IN THE LAKE TANGANYIKA BASIN BY:DELIVERING HEALTH CARE BY BOAT TO THE MILLIONS LIVING IN THE BASIN, AS WELL AS PROVIDING HEALTHCARE WORKER TRAINING AND LOCAL HEALTH CENTER SUPPORT;ACTING AS A RELIABLE, INDEPENDENT, AND CURRENT KNOWLEDGE BANK FOR STAKE-HOLDERS, NGOS AND OTHER ACTORS SEEKING TO WORK IN THE REGION;SERVING AS A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM FOR A WIDE RANGE OF PARTIES INCLUDING ACADEMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES, BUSINESSES, NGOS, AND MULTI-LATERALS; ANDHEIGHTENING AWARENESS BOTH IN AFRICA AND GLOBALLY OF THE MILLIONS EFFECTIVELY OFF THE GRID TODAY IN THE REGION, AND MOREOVER THE INCREASINGLY CLEAR GEOPOLITICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LAKE TANGANYIKA BASIN.
About
THE LAKE TANGANYIKA FLOATING HEALTH CLINIC (LTFHC) CONTINUES TO DELIVER MEDICAL CARE, DISTRIBUTE VITAL SUPPLIES, REVITALIZE LAKESIDE CLINICS AND ENABLE NEW COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS WHILE PLANNING TO BUILD A STATE-OF-THE-ART HOSPITAL SHIP THAT PROVIDES EDUCATION, INFORMATION, AND MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES AND GROWING INTERNATIONAL WORK FORCE BORDERING LAKE TANGANYIKA. THE LTFHC'S WORK HAS INCLUDED DISEASE MITIGATION PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION, AS WELL AS THE GATHERING OF VALUABLE HEALTH DATA THROUGH ITS RADIO NETWORK AND ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD PLATFORM.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The lake tanganyika floating health clinic is an organization that is both dedicated and uniquely positioned to drive positive outcomes for the people and environment in the lake tanganyika basin by:delivering health care by boat to the millions living in the basin, as well as providing healthcare worker training and local health center support;acting as a reliable, independent, and current knowledge bank for stake-holders, ngos and other actors seeking to work in the region;serving as a research and development platform for a wide range of parties including academic research institutions, medical technology companies, businesses, ngos, and multi-laterals; andheightening awareness both in africa and globally of the millions effectively off the grid today in the region, and moreover the increasingly clear geopolitical, environmental and economic significance of the lake tanganyika basin.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “The lake tanganyika floating health clinic is an organization that is both dedicated and uniquely positioned to drive positive outcomes for the people and environment in the lake tanganyika basin by:delivering health care by boat to the millions living in the basin, as well as providing healthcare worker training and local health center support;acting as a reliable, independent, and current knowledge bank for stake-holders, ngos and other actors seeking to work in the region;serving as a research and development platform for a wide range of parties including academic research institutions, medical technology companies, businesses, ngos, and multi-laterals; andheightening awareness both in africa and globally of the millions effectively off the grid today in the region, and moreover the increasingly clear geopolitical, environmental and economic significance of the lake tanganyika basin.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as IL.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 1646 N LEAVITT STREET, CHICAGO, IL, 60647.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 3 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $125,816.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2009.
- The organization pays $85,469 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $10,648 in fundraising expenses.
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