History

Recently

First phases of project to improve cancer care in Ethiopia

2016

International Diaspora Engagement Alliance (IdEA): US Department of State effort that recognizes P2P’s leadership in diaspora relations.

2013

Manual of Ethiopian Medical History: The first edition, from diaspora physicians connected through the network. It is now incorporated into educational curriculum in Ethiopia.

2012

Ethiopian Diaspora Health and Education Professionals Mobilization Project

2011

International Neuroinfectious Disease Conference held in Addis Ababa

2010

First Annual Health Care and Medical Education Conference

2009

Strengthening Emergency Medical Services project begins

GROWING IN ETHIOPIA AND THE USA

Diaspora Physicians Database: A network for Ethiopian diaspora medical professionals around the world.

2008

Monthly Public Health Information Team begins

Youth Health Program with Diaspora Participation

2007

CNS Involvement in the HIV Population in Ethiopia: A Post-mortem Forensic Study

2006

Neurology Training Program: A P2P-supported neurology fellowship at Addis Ababa University.

Diflucan Partnership Program: A partnership between the Ethiopian Ministry of Health and the Pfizer Foundation, facilitated by P2P, to increase access to the vital antifungal drug Diflucan.

2005

People’s Clinic opens in Morehead, KY, USA

EARLY YEARS

First People to People Medical Recognition Award

2003

First edition of Horn of Africa Journal of AIDS published

Care and Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS: Trainings for hospice professionals on client-centered home health and hospice care.

Online Virtual Clinic opens

Fundamentals of HIV Prevention Counseling: Workshops focused on supporting individuals in making behavior changes that will reduce their risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV.

2002

International Discussion Forum on Health Matters: An online forum to engage diaspora health professionals and social workers.

Anti-AIDS Club Project: A study of the effectiveness of anti-AIDS clubs in Ethiopian high schools.

Building the World Community through Media: media and filmmaking trainings for children in Ethiopia.

2001

Social Work Education in Ethiopia Partnership (SWEEP): A partnership with Addis Ababa University to strengthen social work curriculum and develop a master’s program.

First annual Christmas and Eid al-Fitr panel discussion held on AIDS orphans.

2000

Schools opened for AIDS orphans in Oromia and Amhara regions of Ethiopia.

People to People Founded: In Kentucky, USA

1999