Catholic Medical Mission Board
| Abbreviation | CMMB |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1912–1928 |
| Founder | Dr. Paluel Flagg |
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
| Legal status | Active |
| Focus | Women’s and children’s health |
| Headquarters | 1212 Avenue of the Americas, 11th Floor New York, NY 10036 |
Region served | Worldwide |
Key people | Mary Beth Powers (CEO) Stephen Sichak (Board Chair) |
| Employees | 553 (2018) |
| Volunteers | 661 (2018) |
| Website | www |
The Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) is an international, faith-based NGO providing long-term, co-operative medical and development aid to communities affected by poverty and healthcare issues. It was established in 1912 and officially registered in 1928. CMMB is headquartered in New York City, USA and currently has country offices in Haiti, Kenya, Peru, South Sudan and Zambia.
CMMB's health programs include Children and Mothers Partnerships (CHAMPS), shipping of medical supplies, placement of international medical and non-medical volunteers, HIV/AIDS, prevention and treatment of neglected tropical diseases and disaster relief to areas that experienced natural or political catastrophes. CMMB actively works with the U.S. government on programming such as the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and USAID, CDC multilateral donors include UNICEF, UNHCR, and PAHO, and public-private partnerships including the Survive and Thrive Global Development Alliance.