Investigroup NP Nonprofit Corporation Introduction of the Organization Investigroup NP is service oriented and always looking to help the community in various methods, as well as, helping underprivileged countries to improve health care. The trustees of this organization were given the opportunity to help hospitals in Ghana with their medical supply needs. During a trip to Ghana, in December of 2005, Investigroup NP helped supervise polio immunizations during the countries National Immunization Days. We are committed to send medical supplies to the hospitals of Ghana to help out in their quest to fight diseases in the country. In addition to the Polio Project, there are several additional medical challenges; TB, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Measles, malnutrition, and waterborne diseases facing the country that the provision of medical supplies and equipment will help alleviate. Investigroup has partnered with the Ministry of Health, as well as, other governmental and non-governmental agencies including DANIDA and WHO to monitor the progress of the health status of the country through the supply of adequate health care equipment. Investigroup is currently working with Ghana's most advanced hospitals, Korle-Bu located in the capital city of Accra, and Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi. Over the last decade, Ghana has consistently spent about 10 percent of its national budget on health (Sources: World Bank health sector assessment, Swishweb, Info-Ghana). Investigroup NP is comprised of a dedicated Board of Trustees. The trustees include: Laura Steelquist, Vivian Munene, Dr. John Steelquist, Dr. Charles Steilen, and Owusu Kizito. Mrs. Laura Steelquist is the owner of a medical supply company and a dedicated Rotarian. She has been a regular donator of medical supplies to hospitals in Ghana. Vivian Munene works for a nonprofit and is very passionate about the health care needs in Africa. Dr. John Steelquist is a university professor and dedicated Rotarian. He has traveled to many countries to provide his assistance in humanitarian services. Dr. Steelquist accompanied Investigorup NP to their trip to Ghana, where he aided with the polio immunization of the entire nation. He has also attended other Rotary trips to offer assistance in other parts of the world, including those to Ethiopia, the Philippines and India. Dr. Charles Steilen is an international business consultant and the Dean of the Business School at Hawaii Pacific University. He is an experienced traveler, and understands the needs of the developing world. Dr. Steilen is looking forward to helping African nations in fighting the diseases that devastate Ghana, Africa. Owusu Kizito is the founder of Investigroup NP, in addition to his work as a Business Consultant. He understands first hand the medical needs of the Ghanaian hospitals and was challenged to initiate this project, which has gained the support of many people and organizations. A well-funded Investigroup NP would be able to better serve the community by purchasing and donating medical supplies and equipment. Facts In the last several years, Ghana has passed several crucial health policies and created various commissions in order to administer and monitor health needs and services. Despite their efforts, they are faced with challenges that exceed their present capabilities. That is why we, Investigroup NP, have made it our mission to assist underprivileged countries, such as Ghana, in order to improve health care and quality of life for these communities. The statistics below demonstrate how serious an issue health care and practices are in Ghana and why is necessary for Investigroup NP to help the people in this nation, as well as, other countries worldwide. Total Population: 23, 832, 495 (July 2009 Est.) Life Expectancy at Birth: 59.85 years (2009 Est.) Male: 58.98 years Female: 60.75 years Infant Mortality Rate: 51.09 Deaths/1000 Live Births Male: 55.32 Deaths/1000 Live Births Female: 46.74 Deaths/1000 Live Births Adult Literacy Level: Adult Male Literacy Level 80% (pct. 15+ literate) Adult Female Literacy level 63% (pct. 15+ literate) School Life Expectancy: 9 Years (2007) GNI Per Capita: $1,240 Population Below Poverty Line: 28.5% (2007 Est.) Total Fertility Rate: 3.68 children born/woman (2009 Est.) Crude Birth Rate: Crude Birth Rate 33/1000 Population Crude Death Rate 10/1000 Population HIV/AIDS Adult Prevalence Rate: 1.9% (2009 Est.) People Living with HIV/AIDS: 260,000 (2007 Est.) Deaths from HIV/AIDS: 21,000 (2007 Est.) Orphans due to AIDS: 170,000 (2003 Est.) Tuberculosis Death Rate: 8,000 People, or 4% of Deaths (2002 Est.) Malaria Death Rate: 23,000 People, or 11% of Deaths (2002 Est.) The above statistics were taken from the CIA World Factbook and the World Health Organization, with the exception of the number of orphans in Ghana due to AIDS, which was provided by the Kaiser Family Foundation.