Gedeon Richter and the Institute for Patient Rights and Health Education have launched the first edition of a grant programme dedicated to patient organisations. Its aim is to recognise and promote associations that implement, or plan to implement, projects that contribute to improving the quality and well-being in the area of women's health. The two winning organisations will receive a grant of: PLN 20,000 to be used to implement the winning projects. Applications can be submitted until 15.11.2020.
"Grant for Health - Gedeon Richter and the Institute for Patient Rights and Health Education in the Service of Patients" is a competition open to Polish NGOs that aim to improve the quality of life of patients and their carers. Participants can submit up to two concepts for the competition that can be implemented in 2021. The submitted project should address women's most pressing health needs, contribute to building patients' awareness of prevention and treatment standards, or improve their quality of life in illness. Organisations with no experience in implementing this type of project can also enter the competition.
The main prize, which will be awarded to the two winning organisations, is a grant of PLN 20,000 for the implementation of the winning projects. Applications can be sent to 15 November 2020. The announcement of the results and the presentation of the awards will take place on World Sick Day, 11 February 2021.
Detailed information about the programme can be found on the website: https://www.gedeonrichter.pl/grant-na-zdrowie/