named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Medical Transfer and Treatment Program
Coordinates and funds emergency medical transfers of critically ill children from Guyana and other Caribbean nations to the United States for specialized treatment not available locally
Patient Advocacy and Support
Provides end-to-end case management for patients, including medical coordination, travel logistics, and financial assistance for treatment and aftercare
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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International Emergency Medical Relief 1 activity
- Emergency Medical Treatment Coordination and Financial AssistanceProvides financial assistance and coordinates free or low-cost emergency medical treatment for patients in Guyana and the Caribbean who cannot afford care due to poverty or lack of local services. This includes facilitating international medical transfers, securing access to specialized surgeries, and supporting patients through treatment and recovery for life-threatening conditions such as cancer, severe burns, congenital heart defects, and rare diseases.
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Interfacility Medical Transport Services 1 activity
- International Medical Evacuation and Transfer FacilitationCoordinates and facilitates emergency medical evacuations and international transfers of critically ill or injured patients from Guyana and the Caribbean to advanced medical facilities in the United States and India, including via medical air ambulance, for treatments unavailable locally.
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Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 1 activity
- Pediatric Cancer Care SupportProvides comprehensive emergency medical aid and ongoing support for children diagnosed with life-threatening cancers such as leukemia, Wilms tumor, retinoblastoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma, including funding, medical transfer coordination, treatment monitoring, and post-treatment follow-up leading to remission.
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Patient and Family Support Services 1 activity
- Severe Burn Injury Treatment SupportProvides emergency medical assistance and coordinates specialized surgical care for children and adults suffering from severe burn injuries due to accidents, fires, or domestic violence, including facilitating reconstructive surgeries and long-term recovery support.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$112K
Contributions & grants$80K71%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$200%
Other revenue$32K
expenses
Total expenses$141K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$137K
Cash$137K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$137K
Liquid reserves11.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -52.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Kemraj Narine — Treasurer
- Lori Narine — President/CEO
- Naitram Sanasie — Secretary
- Neil Banarsi — Trustee
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Demerara Bank Partner — Local banking partner used for donation processing in Guyana.
- Georgetown Public Hospital Partner — Collaborates with Georgetown Public Hospital in Guyana to identify and support pediatric patients requiring emergency medical interventions.
- Georgetown Public Hospital Partner — Coordinated care for Chayanne Parboo during her initial cancer diagnosis in Guyana.
- Georgetown Public Hospital Partner — Partner hospital where the organization coordinated the transfer of a critically injured patient.
- Georgetown Public Hospital Partner — Referral and treatment partner for emergency medical cases in Guyana.
- Jet ICU Partner — Provided medical air ambulance services for the emergency transfer of a critically injured child from Guyana to the United States.
- Kids First Fund, Guyana Partner — Local partner organization in Guyana collaborating on the identification and support of children needing urgent medical care.
- SHEA Charity Government — Organization that awarded Sunil Lekhraj and his family the 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award
- SHEA Charity Partner — Volunteer-run organization directing 100% of donations to emergency medical aid for children.
- Strategic partners Partner — Collaborates with expert organizations to deliver life-saving medical treatment and services.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- 100% Donation Model to Maximize Aid Impactmethodology: no-overhead-modelBy operating as a volunteer-run organization with zero overhead, 100% of donations are directed to emergency medical aid because eliminating administrative costs increases the proportion of funds available for direct care delivery.
- Case-by-Case Medical Funding with Expert Partnershipsmethodology: case-by-case medical fundingBy identifying individuals with the greatest medical need and securing funding on a case-by-case basis through expert partnerships, the organization improves health outcomes incrementally in impoverished communities because targeted interventions ensure resources are directed where they have the highest impact.
- Community-Partnered Identification and Interventionmethodology: community-partnered medical interventionBy collaborating with local partner organizations and community networks in low-resource countries, the organization identifies children in need of urgent medical care and facilitates access because local partnerships enhance trust, accuracy in need assessment, and logistical feasibility of interventions.
- Emergency Medical Evacuation and International Care Coordinationmethodology: emergency-medical-evacuationBy coordinating emergency medical evacuations and transportation from resource-limited settings to advanced medical facilities abroad, the organization addresses life-threatening pediatric conditions because timely access to specialized care significantly improves survival and recovery outcomes.