ELIGIBILITY AND GUIDELINES

ELIGIBILITY

MAP International seeks to partner with those who can endorse our vision of a world in which individuals, families and communities have the hope and capacity to build conditions that promote Total Health. MAP promotes the Total Health of people living in the world's poorest communities by partnering to:

• Provide essential medicines
• Promote community health development
• Prevent and mitigate disease, disaster and other health threats

Applicants must be participating in non-profit charitable work.

Eligibility will be determined based on the completed eligibility forms. Continued eligibility will be dependent upon feedback received and adherence to the stated guidelines.

MAP policy does not allow for transport of medicines or medical products to any to U.S. embargoed country, or ones subject to economic sanctions, e.g., Cuba, Syria, Iran and Sudan without the ordering partner providing proof of having obtained the required licensing from the appropriate departments of the U.S. government.

GUIDELINES

1. Limited Stock: Since MAP’s inventory is primarily dependent on donations from the U.S. pharmaceutical industry, the types and quantities of available medicines and medical supplies will vary.

2. Product Use: In compliance with the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended, and Internal Revenue Service regulations, all donated products must be used exclusively for the treatment of the ill, needy and infants and may not be sold or exchanged for property or services or re-exported. Adequate records must be maintained to document the handling and distribution of all medicines.

   All partners assume full responsibility that all medicines and medical supplies donated for programs outside the United States will be used only for those programs stated at the time of request. Partners must notify MAP International prior to any changes to the original plan and request.

   All partners will be required to submit a detailed plan for the storage and distribution of any unused medicines with a full report of the disposition to be completed upon return.

   In the case where product must be destroyed, notification must be given to MAP. The partner must handle that product in compliance with the original manufacturer’s recommendations and the recipient country’s regulations. Failure to notify MAP may result in loss of eligibility for future shipments.

3. Customs: Clearing Customs is the responsibility of the consignee/recipient. Documents are carefully prepared to assist in this process (e.g. detailed packing list, gift certificate, invoice). MAP International is not responsible for customs charges, fines or taxes. Should product be confiscated by customs officials and not released for its intended use, MAP must be notified as soon as possible.

4. Security: Donations from pharmaceutical and medical supply companies are dependent upon the product being transported and dispensed in a secure manner upon receipt. When making arrangements in other countries, please exercise caution. Shipments to locations in the U.S. for international transport should be opened only AFTER their arrival to the overseas destination.

5. Service Fee: Service fees are established for all shipments to recover a portion of MAP’s total annual cost to procure, receive, inventory, audit, process, and ship the donated and/or purchased medicines/supplies.

6. Feedback: All partners of MAP’s medicines and medical supplies are required to complete and return the delivery confirmation and feedback forms to MAP. Please include human-interest stories and pictures.

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