Partner with the MIA
Interested in partnering with the MIA?
The micro insurance academy uses a unique approach to meet the challenge of healthcare access by the poor. We believe that there is strength in numbers both at the community and partner levels and we strive to harness this collective power. Our partners include organizations of all sizes whose commitment to sustainable healthcare reflects our own. Whether you're a microfinance institution (MFI), an NGO, a corporation serious about social responsibility, a university / research institute, or a government agency concerned with making insurance work for the poor, we would be interested in exploring a win-win partnership.
What do we look for in a partner?
We seek partner organizations with a commitment to the following:
- Participatory development-leveraging community knowledge to promote a "bottom-up" approach to program implementation
- Belief that poor people need a variety of financial services not just loans
- Dedication to comprehensive planning and evaluation
- Accountability to stakeholders at all levels
- Commitment to sustainability
- Reputation for offering effective solutions
- Willingness to pursue joint funding opportunities
- Desire to remain actively involved long-term (3+ years)
- Belief in collaboration as the foundation of success
If you feel that the Micro Insurance Academy's activities would compliment those of your organization or community, please visit the appropriate section in the lest side navigation menu of this page.
Also, you might widh to have a look at our current partners to see the wide range of organizations with whom we're already working to make healthcare affordable for the poor.
Want to learn more about the Micro Insurance Academy and the benefits micro insurance can bring to poor communities? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions.
