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Our vision is to alleviate suffering related to diabetes and its complications
among those least able to withstand the burden of the disease.

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Thailand, 2019 to 2022 Empowering health care workers in diabetes self-management WDF18-1632
Saint Lucia, 2019 to 2021 Diabetes in Disasters in Eastern Caribbean Island States, WDF18-1586
Malawi, 2019 to 2023 Diabetes and hypertension control in Malawi's NCD response, WDF18-1588
Uganda, 2019 to 2020 Strategic media engagement for advocacy on diabetes and other NCDs, WDF17-1494

8.4 mil.

Patients treated

$147 mil.

Funds distributed

412,000

Healthcare providers trained

13,800

Clinics opened/strengthened

I've been given more courage

In 2016, though, Caren Koyra went to a very exclusive camp. Only young Kenyans with type 1 diabetes were invited.

During the weeklong event, Caren gained skills for managing her disease, and learned that she isn't alone. Her dad went to camp as well, and learned how to support both Caren's health and her independence.

Type 1 diabetes is complex no matter where you live, but in Kenya, poverty, stigmatisation, ignorance, myths and poor access to quality care can make it even harder. 

"I've been given more courage," Caren says.

Camps for youth with type 1 are arranged by Kenya’s Diabetes Management and Information Centre, with WDF support.

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