Hesperian Foundation
Mission
The mission of the Hesperian Foundation is to publish books and educational materials that help the world’s poor take greater control over their health and their lives. Hesperian believes that health is a fundamental human right, and that information and education are essential to empowering individuals and communities to secure the enjoyment of this right in practice.
Programs
Hesperian develops health and empowerment publications, distributes them, funds translations and local adaptations, and when possible makes small grants for women’s health projects using our books.
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Personnel Overview
Lee Gallery - Gratis Fund Coordinator (Volunteer)
As a returned Peace Corps volunteer (Ethiopia, ’64-’66), Lee combines a passion for international development with outstanding program management, as she responds to 200 letters each month from communities around the world requesting free books. Lee has also actively helped us reach out to community organizations and individuals to tell them about Hesperian’s work, and has joined our Board.
Sarah Shannon - Executive Director
Sarah has led Hesperian’s work for 11 of the organization’s busiest years. Previously, she spent 15 years in Central America, training health workers and administering health programs in refugee camps in Honduras, and founding an NGO to teach administration techniques to low-literacy people participating in cooperatives, small enterprise development, and other social projects.
Personnel Statistics
Sarah Shannon,
Executive Director
Founded in 1964
Employees: 20
Volunteers: 20
Financial Statistics
Budget (2006): $ 1,528,572
Budget (2005): $ 1,891,583
Maximum Budget: $ 2,104,595
Overhead: 20 %
Other funding sources: Hesperian receives support from foundations and international development agencies, book sales, and donations from individuals.
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