1. Mark Rasmuson Introduction to AED

2. Founded in 1961, AED is a nonprofit organization working globally to create enduring solutions to critical problems in health, education, social and economic development.

3. AED believes that working with partners on every level is the only way to affect sustainable change, and we collaborate with partners throughout the world to develop and implement ideas that change lives. AED’s worldwide staff of nearly 3000 serves people in all 50 U.S. states and more than 150 countries through more than 300 programs. 90% of in-country staff are from local country or region.

4. 5 Program groups at AED Global Health, Population, and Nutrition Global Learning Leadership and Institutional Development U.S. Education and Workforce Development Social Change

5. Global Health, Population, and Nutrition Group (GHPN) Programs/staff in 27 countries 400 staff worldwide (55% outside U.S.) 60 projects Annual budget: approx $75 million

6. 5 Centers in GHPN Center for Global Health Communication and Marketing Center for Nutrition Center for Private Sector Health Initiatives Center for Health Policy and Capacity Development Satellife Center for Health Information and Technology

7. Approach to SEH Partnership “….a small number of core organizations with broad capabilities in WASH and IAQ and extensive field presence, complemented by carefully selected resource groups offering additional country presence and specialized expertise in OR, finance, innovation, and knowledge management.”

8. Core Partners Field Implementation Resource Group Innovation and Operations Research Resource Group Finance Resource Group Knowledge Management Resource Group Public-Private Partnership Resource Group Collaborating Organizations Local and Regional Partners

9. A note of appreciation for Joining our team Understanding the funding environment and keeping realistic expectations Helping identify and nurture opportunities for field activities (and cost-sharing)