WDF/IDF Fellowships

Recent update

Following implementation of the 1-year pilot phase (2003-2004), the project has been extended for 2 years with an additional allocation of EUR 80,000. 

Objective

The project aims to build capacity in the area of diabetes in the developing countries and to identify local champions.

Expected impact

• Annually, minimum 4 doctors and nurses from developing countries receive diabetes training
• At the end of their studies, they will disseminate their knowledge and expertise locally

Results at completion

• In the first phase of the project (2003-2004) training was granted to 4 fellowships from Nigeria, Peru, Cambodia and Bangladesh.

Project details

The project seeks to address the lack of qualified health care professionals in the area of diabetes in developing countries.

Approach

The fellowship project, including the selection process, is run by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF).

The project focuses on enabling young health care professionals from less developed countries receive specialised training in the area of diabetes for a period of up to six months.

Emphasising South/South collaboration, the training granted to the fellows should preferably take place in their own geographical region; for instance Ghana to South Africa or Bangladesh to India. 

Prior to proceeding for training, the selected candidates are asked to describe how they expect to apply their new knowledge in their home countries upon completion of the training. This information is then followed up through a questionnaire 6 months - 1 year after return from the training. The information gathered helps IDF and WDF assess the impact and sustainability of the fellowships.

This page was last updated 1-26-2011 by wdf.pia