DB Peru’s
6
villages
Conducted a needs assessment in 6 jungle villages on Napo River
28
villages
Began delivery of medicines and supplies on first and subsequent trips, expanding to 28 villages
6000
people
Continuing to impact 6,000+ people
2003
Received formal 501c3 Status in USA and Non-Governmental Organization status in Peru
Began delivery of medical treatment in temporary clinics in jungle villages
2004
Began annual classes for midwife and local health workers taught by local physicians, educating to date more than 300 people to provide primary health care and safe delivery of babies
2005
Installed the first of two radios and solar panels in jungle villages – currently oversee maintenance of 8 radio systems
Began annual Chocolotada Christmas parties
2006
Formed Board of Directors in USA
Delivered major shipment of equipment for government clinic in Mazan and continues to supply equipment to 4 clinics and hospitals in the area
Launched three new programs to provide reading glasses, stretchers, and dental care
2007
Instituted Amazon Women’s Sewing Project with first delivery of 20 sewing machines to Orellana, with later delivery of 6 specialty machines and supplies.
Initiated Automotive Program for Ciudad de los Niños Children’s Home in Lima to teach orphaned boys new skills.
Provided medical supplies and humanitarian aid after earthquake in Ica/Chincha, Peru and in Haiti.
Launched Norma Louise Stainsby Memorial Scholarship Fund to educate young people from the jungle in health careers.
Began Shoes Program with first delivery providing more than 600 pairs of shoes to people in the jungle, with later delivery of 1000 pairs from Share Your Soles charity.
20
Sewing Machines
and 6 Specialty Machines
600
Pairs of Shoes
1st Delivery
1000
Pairs of Shoes
2nd Delivery
2008
Began Internship Program with Emilie Fay from University of Rochelle, France
Developed DB Peru Code of Ethics
2009
Began two year contract with Consortium Lot 8 Health Global Framework, Rome, Italy
Launched Copa DB Peru, a health fair and soccer tournament for 23 jungle villages – to date more than 3000 attendees have been educated on 30 public health education classes, such as first aid, back safety, snake bites, and safe water.
Welcomed Robyn Flemming from Johns Hopkins University, Bologna, Italy into Internship Program
2010
Performed rapid response to Haiti earthquake
Completed construction of an elementary school at Caritas Felices, a home for sexually-abused girls located in Pachacamac, Lima
2011
Launched a sustainable program for access to medicines in villages with Minister of Health
Initiated Women’s Project to offer screening and education for breast and cervical cancer for women
Formed Lima Community Advisory Board
Began first annual dental clinic in the villages, with more than 600 extractions, fillings and prophylaxis performed
2012
Celebrated 10th Anniversary of improving healthcare knowledge and conditions for people living in Peru, as accomplished through working with more than 100 medical and graduate student volunteers from universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, University of Colorado, and more than 500 volunteers from around the world.
2013
Launched Facebook page – DBPERU ORG
Began research study on women’s knowledge and perceptions of cervical cancer
2014
Received grant from Asociación de Conyuges Diplomaticos Acreditados en Perú for dental chair
Received resolution from SUNAT (Tax agency in Peru) to issue certificates of donation
2015
2016
Signed a convenio, a contract with the Minister of Health of Peru outlining our program work, our responsibilities, and their agreement and responsibilities to support our mission.
Signed a letter of agreement with SIS, the Peruvian government insurance for the disadvantaged outlining DB Peru’s role in the transport of specimens and results to and from Lima.
Began project on Gender-Based Violence program.
Received the first grant from the American Women’s Literary Club of Lima, Peru for sponsorship of one student in scholarship program.
2017
Received grant from the World Bank with University College of London for $150,000 for Gender-Based Violence Project.
Published article by Medical Director Dr. Geordan Shannon and co-authored by Diana Bowie, Somos Iquales? in Journal of Global Health Action.
Initiated program on Palliative Care in the jungle remote settings with Dr. Sara Warzecka.
Accepted Yale University graduate Paul Holden for a 10-month internship.
Renzo Peña was speaker at World Bank Awards Ceremony for The Development Marketplace: Innovations to prevent Gender-Based Violence in Washington DC.
2018
DB Peru partnered with the Academy of Health and Medical Sciences at Somerset County Vocational and Technical School in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey for the project Developing Global Awareness on Health Issues in Indigenous Regions of Latin America. The project received an award from the Committee of Teaching About the United Nations Conference (CTAUN) entitled “Stepping Up to Protect the World’s Children” at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
Diana Bowie was guest speaker at the International Conference of Dining for Women, Knowledge is Power, in Washington DC. The topic was The Delivery of Services at the Last Mile; Challenges and Opportunities.
DB Peru published a health education booklet, Enfermidades y Tratamientos más comunes in el Bajo Napo, specifically for the people in the lower Napo River villages.
Diana Bowie participated in a report with Devex and the Toyota Mobility Foundation to research important work around mobility with the international development community across the economic development, health, education, agriculture and transportation sectors.
At the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, Diana Bowie was guest speaker at the Economic Club of Nashville.
2019
2020
Responded to the Iquitos coronavirus crisis with a large campaign organizing, purchasing and transporting critical medical supplies and medicines to 2 hospitals, 6 clinics and 27 health posts.
2021
Investigation into effects of COVID pandemic on rural jungle communities
2022
Conducted survey with 25 communities for their involvement in strategic planning for DB Peru
Joined with Valerie Paz Soldan PhD and Tulane University with data collection of HPV (human papilloma virus) testing on more than 120 women, with in the field treatment of thermocautery.