Foundation Wemos
Ellermanstraat 15 1099 BW Amsterdam |
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Tel | : | 020 - 435 20 50 |
Fax | : | 020 - 468 60 08 |
: | wemos@wemos.nl | |
Web | : | www.wemos.nl |
Postal address
Postbus 1693
1000 BR Amsterdam
Postbus 1693
1000 BR Amsterdam
Foundation Wemos aims to improve the health of men, women and children in developing countries by influencing international policy. This differentiates Wemos among Dutch relief and aid organizations. Wemos believes that international standards, legislation and agreements are necessary in protecting and promoting people's health in developing countries.
People in developing countries have a right to good health. Through their projects, Wemos wish's to contribute to the fulfilment of that right. The underlying principles of their activities are:
- Good care and basic preconditions. Healthcare services must be of a good standard, must be accessible to all and must be offered promptly, when they are required. Moreover, certain basic preconditions to good health must be in place. These include clean water, sanitation, adequate food, education and information about health-related matters.
- Equal access to essentials. Political, economic and institutional structures must guarantee equal access to the basic preconditions to all.
- Democratic decision-making. Decisions concerning health policy must be taken through democratic processes.
- Equality. Priority must be given to ensuring full equality between men and women.