THET–United Kingdom
Background
In 1989, THET was founded by Professor Sir Eldryd Parry to address a problem he had become familiar with as he worked to train doctors in Africa. How could hospitals, medical schools and other organisations in the UK contribute to the improvement in quantity and quality of training in low-resource settings? THET developed and pioneered a model of Institutional Health Partnerships which harness the expertise and energy of the UK health community, providing training, education and knowledge development to partner institutions and their staff in low- and middle-income countries, ultimately working to address the global disparities in human resources for health.
Mission
Since their founding, THET has sought to change the astonishing statistic that one billion people in the world will never see a qualified health worker in their lives if current health worker shortages continue. From reducing maternal deaths in Uganda to improving the quality of hospital care for injured children in Myanmar, THET works to strengthen local health systems and build a healthier future for all. Promoting health partnerships through their grant management, policy and country programmes work, THET endeavors to share best practice and provide thought leadership within the UK on the health partnership model. In October 2012, the United Kingdom joined the Alliance with observer status.
How to apply for funding
THET offers a variety of different grants for partnerships. Below you can find information on the current line of funding.
The Africa Grants Programme 2019 – 2020 for Established Partnerships | The Africa Grants Programme 2019 – 2020 for Start-Up Grants | |
When can proposals be submitted | Before 28th February 2019 | Before 7th April 2019 |
Volume of financing | Grants are available from £15,000 up to a maximum of £50,000. | Grants are available up to a maximum of £10,000. |
Conditions for application | ||
Intervention Areas/thematic areas the partnership must focus on | Projects must focus on strengthening the healthcare workforce in one of the following two target areas: Stream 1 – Essential Surgical and Anaesthetic Care or Stream 2 – Community Healthcare. | Projects must focus on strengthening the healthcare workforce in one of the following two target areas: Stream 1 – Essential Surgical and Anaesthetic Care or Stream 2 – Community Healthcare. |
Regional focus | LMICs in Sub-Saharan Africa. | LMICs in Sub-Saharan Africa. |
Type of partner organisations supported | The UK/Irish Lead Partner must be either a UK or Irish registered charity that is involved in health education or health delivery activities, OR a recognised UK or Irish health delivery institution, health education institution or professional association (including regulatory bodies). The LMIC Lead Partner must be a not for profit institution based in an eligible African country that is involved in health education or health delivery, OR a recognised national health delivery institution, health education institution or professional association. | The UK/Irish Lead Partner must be either a UK or Irish registered charity that is involved in health education or health delivery activities, OR a recognised UK or Irish health delivery institution, health education institution or professional association (including regulatory bodies). The LMIC Lead Partner must be a not for profit institution based in an eligible African country, that is involved in health education or health delivery, OR a recognised national health delivery institution, health education institution or professional association. |
Other relevant information on financing | All funded projects are expected to last between 6 and 16 months. Project activities can be implemented from May 2019 until August 2020. | Grants are available for periods of between 6 and 12 months. Projects will begin from 1st June 2019 onwards and all project activity must be completed by 31st August 2020. |
THET
Richard Skone James
Senior Grants Manager