Ethiopia Medical Project

KVB is proud to support the Ethiopia Medical Project as their dedicated marketing partner, offering pro-bono services that represent the equivalent of 10% of our annual business turnover.

 

Ethiopia Medical Project (EMP) was set up by Maureen Burnett MBE, the mum of our very own founder, Katie Burnett, and is very dear to us. The charity’s focus is supporting the Buccama Health Centre in rural Ethiopia.
It works tirelessly to prevent, raise awareness of and treat Podoconiosis and Uterine Prolapse, among other conditions.

Both of the issues EMP focuses on are steeped in shame; many people have been excluded from their communities as a result. Through support and education we’ve empowered people to understand their conditions and, in turn, share the message more widely amongst their communities to get even more people feeling confident enough to come forward for help.

 

Since the charity was founded more than 8,000 women have come forward and been treated for Uterine Prolapse. Plus, each week around 100 people come to the clinic for Podoconiosis treatment.

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 KVB have supported the Ethiopia Medical Project across multiple events, including; a private sale of Scottish artwork in collaboration with Sotheby’s, inspiring lectures by Mark Beaumont, and adventurer Alastair Humphries, and not to mention all the incredible teams who have taken part in team challenges, sky dives and marathons.

 

In 2021, during the Covid pandemic, when prices for basic goods and medicines skyrocketed in Ethiopia, we helped organise a container of goods from thousands of donations of medical equipment, shoes and toys. Shipping was supported by Clyde based marine engineering experts Malin Group and the logistics of delivering the container were supported by Bertling Logistics.

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Do you know a charity who needs marketing support?

Each year, we select one charity to take on as a client on a pro-bono basis. We understand that most charities have important stories to tell, but might struggle with funding for their marketing activity alongside their essential work. That’s why we’re here to help.

Get in touch, and if we can help, we will. Where we can’t help directly, we’ll be able to steer you in the right direction.