We’re proud to be backing Respira Health, a nonprofit charity delivering pulmonary rehabilitation to people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in India – entirely over WhatsApp. COPD is one of the world’s leading causes of death and disability, yet access to rehabilitation in low-resource settings is almost non-existent. In India, it’s the second leading cause of death and up to 55 million people suffer with the disease.
Respira Health was launched through a charity incubator last year, which exists to identify and launch new, highly cost-effective charities. Their approach aligns closely with our own company values: innovation, in building a fully remote, WhatsApp-based delivery model that reaches patients who’d otherwise have no access to care at all; and quality, in their transparent and striking pilot data, backed by a full write-up of their methods and results. We’re excited to support their work as they look to scale.
“A huge thank you to GEM Programming Solutions for their generous support – we’re thrilled to have them backing our work.” Oli Munns, Respira Health.