Frequently Asked Questions
What is IHPGH?
International Healthcare Professionals for Global Health (IHPGH) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization that brings together clinicians, educators, researchers, and advocates who believe health is a human right. It focuses on advancing equitable healthcare worldwide through professional collaboration, education, research, and sustainable partnerships with communities.
Unlike large international agencies that often work through policy, funding, or system-wide interventions, IHPGH is a coalition of healthcare professionals working directly to promote culturally respectful, high-quality care across borders. Its mission centers on empowering professionals to serve as agents of change in global health, ensuring that every community has access to the care it needs.
How does IHPGH build partnerships with communities abroad?
IHPGH develops ongoing, reciprocal relationships by networking with local and global health organizations. These partnerships are designed to support capacity-building, strengthen local leadership, and prioritize the needs identified by communities themselves.
How are donations to IHPGH used?
Donations directly support the organization’s mission: building sustainable partnerships, supporting research and education, empowering local healthcare workers, and ensuring communities have access to quality care. Funds are allocated transparently, with an emphasis on maximizing impact.
Who can join IHPGH?
​IHPGH welcomes a wide range of healthcare professionals who share its commitment to advancing global health equity. Membership is open to doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other allied health professionals, as well as educators, researchers, and advocates who are passionate about building sustainable, community-centered healthcare solutions.
What is a 501(c)(3) organ
A 501(c)(3) is a nonprofit organization recognized by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt because it is dedicated to charitable, educational, or similar purposes. For IHPGH, this means that donations are tax-deductible in the United States, and all funds are used to support programs and initiatives that advance health equity. IHPGH earned its 501 (c)(3) status from the federal government of the United States.