Who we are
ALIMA, The Alliance for International Medical Action
© Benita Nnachortam / ALIMA
2009
About Us
Who is ALIMA?
Founded in 2009, ALIMA (The Alliance for International Medical Action) is an international medical humanitarian organization committed to providing quality healthcare for vulnerable populations facing health crises, epidemics, or natural disasters while conducting research to develop new solutions and sustainably improve healthcare.
A unique approach
ALIMA partners with national and local health authorities, local NGOs, local communities, and research institutes and universities to build innovative and tailored humanitarian solutions. With operational headquarters in Dakar, ALIMA’s work remains close to the field, with 95% of its teams originating from the countries where it operates.
A measurable impact
Since 2009, ALIMA has provided medical care to over 13 million people across more than 15 countries, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa. The organization is recognized for its expertise in malnutrition, pediatrics, women’s health, epidemics, and emerging disease response.
A long-term ambition
By leveraging research, field-based innovation, and strengthening local capacity in its countries of operation, ALIMA is working to transform humanitarian medicine and improve protection against future health crises.
About Us
ALIMA since 2009
2010
Opening the Haiti project
2014
Ebola epidemic in Guinea
2018
Innovation with the CUBE
2019
“Game Changing Innovator” Price
2020
Response to COVID-19
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Our operations at a glance
ALIMA currently operates in 13 countries, providing quality medical care to the most vulnerable populations, conducting research to develop new solutions and improve medical care, and developing sustainable strategies to strengthen the capacity of local healthcare workers.
Ongoing projects
Beneficiaries in 2023
