It was decided in the Strategic Vision 2009-2011 that Simavi, as a health organisation, will focus specifically on preventive healthcare. Simavi will pursue an integrated approach aimed at primary healthcare that strengthens the health system and helps this system connect to marginalised population groups. Thematically, Simavi focuses especially on:
- Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
- Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRGR)
- Prevention of the most common diseases
In all its activities, Simavi pays particular attention to gender and sustainability.
Simavi supports local organisations in developing countries with funding, knowledge and contacts. We concentrate on three intervention levels:
- Structural poverty reduction
- Capacity building of civil organisations
- Policy influencing in developing countries (particularly at local levels) and in the Netherlands
