Annual Report 2020 - Elsevier Foundation
Annual Report 2020
Dr. Chao Mbogo, Dean andcomputer science researcher atKenya Methodist University, is oneof 5 winners of the 2020 OWSDElsevier Foundation Award forEarly-Career Women Scientists inthe Developing World. She alsofounded KamiLimu, a mentorshipprogram for undergraduatestudents that she runs incollaboration with professionals andpeer mentors. Chao Mbogo
ContentsForeword: Youngsuk “YS” Chi,President of the Elsevier FoundationI. The Elsevier Foundation1. Who we are2. Our Board and Team3. Our ProgramsII. Our 2019 PartnershipsIII. Research4LifeIV. Media OutreachV. Working with PartnersVI. Financial OverviewVII. AppendixBoard and Team Biographies1. Health & Innovation2. Research in Developing Countries3. Diversity in STM4. Matching GiftSustainable Development Goals (SDGs)We’re committed to doing our part to advancethese essential objectives for the world. Throughoutthis report look for the SDG icons to show whichSDGs are relevant to the content.
The Elsevier Foundation Board membersand team at the 2019 Board meeting inNew York. FANARA Angelisa/Elsevier
The Elsevier Foundation 2019 Board ReportYoungsuk “YS” ChiChairmanElsevierDirector of Corporate AffairsRELXPresidentThe Elsevier Foundation “Inclusive health and research ecosystemsare more critical today than ever before. Wehave a profound role to play in supportingpartnerships which incubate new approaches,highlight inequities and catalyze change.”ForewordAs we all struggle to adapt to our rapidly changing world inthe age of COVID 19, the Elsevier Foundation’s mission toadvance inclusive health and research in service of the UNSDGs remains as relevant as ever. Over the past few years,we have worked hard to embed technology across manykey partnerships and have seen this focus bear fruit as theworld has gone into preventative pandemic measures. GirlsInc NYC, a new partner in 2019, serves a vulnerable urbanpopulation which has been particularly hard hit by thebreakdown in social and financial safety nets. Within a weekof New York City schools closing, they were able to deliverall of their programs, including PreG3: The Elsevier DataAnalytics Preparatory Program, virtually and are working asquickly as possible to equip their girls with the necessarytablets, internet and technical skills.Embedding TechnologyOur efforts to embed technology across many of ourpartnerships have been increasingly timely. This year,our longstanding partner Amref, which provides healtheducation in Africa, officially launched “Jibu” (the Swahilifor “answer”), a continuing education app we havesupported to offer efficient and cost-effective training fornurses in East Africa. We also supported the roll out of aResearch4Life training MOOC in 2019 which serves as anintegrated complement to our face-to-face training. TheMOOC ensures that distance learning on how to use criticalResearch4Life resources can proceed despite the physicallimitations that users and trainers are dealing with today.Inclusive HealthThis year, we also doubled down on our inclusive healthfocus in the US, adding two new partnerships whichtap technology to tackle issues faced by underservedcommunities. The Latino Diabetes Citizen ScientistsProgram will assist in the training of community healthworkers to gather critical data and use wearable tech toreduce health literacy barriers for adults suffering fromType 2 Diabetes, a disease disproportionately prevalent inthe US Latino Community. With our support, the NationalLeague of Nursing (NLN) will be able to develop the“NLN/Elsevier HBCU Excellence in Technology Innovation”5
The Elsevier Foundationprogram, which will provide e-learning modules that enableeducators to better guide students through the transitionto professional practice. Ultimately, the NLN aims to boostthe numbers of successful nurse graduates from lessrepresented backgrounds serving in US hospitals. Both ofthese programs exemplify how the Elsevier Foundation canmake a difference with funds and access to health expertise,content and networks.Inclusive ResearchNor have we neglected our inclusive research focus toincrease access to science, health and tech education forwomen, youth and researchers from developing countries.Our ISC3 Green & Sustainable Chemistry Challenge andOWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career WomenScientists in Developing Countries have highlighted risingstars and role models in 2019 and 2020. By providingcrucial recognition, we have sought to not only opensdoors for the winners but also for those following in theirfootsteps. In the words of the 2020 OWSD Kenyan awardwinner, computer scientist, Dr. Chao Mbogo, “This Awardis a testament that designing technological tools thatsupport learners is important and timely work, especiallyfor students in developing countries who may not havemuch access to information or opportunities. This awardhas acted as a strong reminder to me to never stop holdingthe ladder up for others.”Inclusive research is also an area where Elsevier, theFoundation’s core funder and supporter, has madesignificant strides this year. In March, Elsevier CEO andFoundation Board member, Kumsal Bayazit, launcheda new Inclusion and Diversity Advisory Board cochairedby Dr. Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet andsupported by distinguished experts across a wide rangeof fields. The Elsevier Foundation has an opportunity tolearn from the new board and identify partnerships thathelp work towards lasting solutions to promote inclusiveresearch and measurable change.As we gear up for the 5th Anniversary of the UN SDGsthis year, it is critical that we continue to pose the difficultquestion of whether the Elsevier Foundation is doing enoughto support impactful programs in the most thoughtful andeffective way. Since 2016, we have committed to many 3year partnering cycles which offer time for partnerships tomature, develop and deliver. However, we have also learnedthat this approach ties down our funding and limits ourability to respond rapidly and effectively when the needarises. Clearly, we must embrace the challenge to find viableways to support our ambitious programs while ensuringoptimum flexibility in a rapidly changing world. We lookforward to exploring these issues with our distinguishedadvisors and Board members.20th April, 2020The Elsevier Foundation Board MeetingYoungsuk “YS” ChiPresident, The Elsevier Foundation
Ylann SchemmDirectorThe Elsevier Foundation“We always look for that sweet spot withpartners, wherever possible matchingour funds with shared expertise, content,solutions and networks.”Who we areWHAT WE DOHOW WE WORKThe Elsevier Foundation is a corporate not-for-profit 501(c)(3), funded by Elsevier, a global information analyticsbusiness specialized in science and health. Since 2006, theElsevier Foundation provides over 1 million USD a yearin grants to knowledge-centered institutions around theworld, which address the UN Sustainable DevelopmentGoals through tech-enabled innovations in healthinformation, diversity in science and health, research indeveloping countries.The Elsevier Foundation is governed by its Board whichis comprised of 5 external and 5-6 internal or ex officiomembers representing Elsevier, the company and fundingpartner. Members serve 3 year renewable terms. OurElsevier Foundation Board members hold a broad rangeof expertise and interest in corporate philanthropy acrossissues such as sustainability, development, innovation,diversity, education, research capacity building, and globalhealth.The Elsevier Foundation also offers a comprehensivematching gift and volunteering fund to enable employeesto work with Foundation partners and support theircommunities.The Elsevier Foundation Board meets annually to providestrategic guidance of the Foundation’s programming andgovernance.
The Elsevier Foundation BoardThe Elsevier Foundation is governed by a Board of 5 external and 5-6 Ex-Officio members. External Board members serve3-year renewable terms and represent a broad range of expertise in sustainability, development, innovation, diversity,education, research and global health. Ex Officio members are leaders within Elsevier and RELX who are deeply supportiveof the Foundation’s mission. The President of the Board, YoungSuk ‘YS’ Chi, presides over the annual meeting whichprovides strategic guidance on program priorities, new partnerships, emerging issues and best practices as well as soundethical, financial and legal governance.Yuko HarayamaFormer Executive MemberCouncil for Science andTechnology PolicyCabinet Office of JapanNikunj JinsiGlobal HeadInternational Finance CorporationVenture Capital groupBeverly MaloneCEONational League for NursingEmilie MarcusExecutive Strategy OfficerDavid Geffen School ofMedicineUCLAGeraldine RichmondPresidential Chair in ScienceProfessor of ChemistryUniversity of OregonEx-OfficioSuzanne BeDellManaging DirectorEducation, Reference and ContinuityElsevierMárcia BaliscianoDirectorCorporate ResponsibilityRELXKumsal BayazitCEOElsevierYoungsuk “YS” ChiChairman, ElsevierDirector of Corporate AffairsRELXPresidentThe Elsevier FoundationJohn DanaherPresidentClinical SolutionsElsevierEsra ErkalExecutive Vice PresidentGlobal CommunicationsElsevier
The Elsevier Foundation TeamOn a day to day basis, the Elsevier Foundation is run by a small core team consisting of a director, program officer anda specially appointed treasurer and legal counsel. In addition to annual programmatic funding, Elsevier offers fundingto cover the administrative costs of running the Foundation and in-kind support through office space, marketing andmedia outreach, and volunteer support as needed from throughout the company.Ylann SchemmDirectorThe Elsevier FoundationElsevierMaria MarkovaTreasurerElsevierDomiziana FrancesconProgram OfficerThe Elsevier FoundationElsevierKenneth R. Thomson IILegal CouncilRELX9
Our ProgramsOver the past few years, we have aligned our programs to key challenges in science, health and diversityidentified by the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We have also recognized that technological solutions areincreasingly playing a role in helping the world to tackle these. This has led us to evolve our approach into atech-enabled, partnership-driven model allowing us to develop our knowledge and networks while facilitatingcloser, more sustained and impactful involvement in the work of these organizations.HEALTH & INNOVATIONInformation technology can significantly advance the delivery of healthcarein developing countries, addressing problems such as the high risk ofmaternal death across Africa and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. Wedirectly support organizations working to improve health outcomes in boththe Global North and South through the innovative use of technology todisseminate health information.RESEARCH IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIESOnly 2% of sustainability science research output is produced by developingcountries, even though they are often the hardest hit by climate change,food, energy and other scarcities. For many low-income countries, thisso-called ‘science poverty’ limits the effectiveness and potential for scienceand innovation to be relevant to their needs. Our partnerships aim to widenaccess to academic knowledge and deepen the involvement of scientists indeveloping countries in SDG-driven research relevant to the issues they face.DIVERSITY IN STMThe future of science requires a robust and diverse workforce drawn fromall corners of society. Encouraging scientific, technical and medical careersamong young people with severely limited educational resources and fewprofessional role models is a particular challenge. To address this, we haveexpanded our longstanding focus on advancing women in science to includepartnerships helping under-served youth receive greater exposure to scienceand health education.MATCHING GIFTTo encourage generosity and community involvement, the ElsevierFoundation provides matching funds to charitable organizations that Elsevieremployees personally support. We earmark 200,000 to match individualand group donations to eligible non-profit organizations around the world, aswell as global disaster relief efforts.
The Elsevier FoundationII. Our Partnershipsreports from 2019 partnerships Amref Health Africa
“We want to support MSF/Doctors without Borders’mission to provide high-qualitymedical care to the mostvulnerable populations. Thiswork resonates well with theElsevier Foundation’s focus onsupporting the United NationsSustainable DevelopmentGoals.”YOUNGSUK “YS” CHIPresidentThe Elsevier Foundation BONNET Séverine/Epicentre-MSF
Health & InnovationInformation technology can significantly advance the delivery of healthcare in developing countries, addressing problemssuch as the high risk of maternal death across Africa, epidemics and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. “Health &Innovation” directly supports organizations working to improve health outcomes in both the North and South through theinnovative use of health information. We work in close partnership with the organizations which each address this in theirown way.Doctors without Borders/EpicentreDoctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a leading internationalorganization delivering emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict,epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from health care. The Elsevier Foundation iscollaborating with Epicentre, MSF’s research and training partner, to support theirNiger Research Center, with the goal of building field-based research capacity todeliver better medical care worldwide.Amref Health Africa - Innovate for LifeSupporting African entrepreneurs to develop home-grown innovations for health:this is the goal of Innovate for Life, an initiative launched by Amref Flying Doctors.The Elsevier Foundation is proud to support Amref’s goal to help early-stageentrepreneurs developing novel technological solutions. The Fund aims to bridgethe gap between African entrepreneurs and international investors by offering deepsubject matter knowledge, strong networks and access to funding.Amref Health Africa - JIBUAmref Health Africa is the largest African driven NGO committed to improvinghealth and health care in Africa. AMREF Health Africa’s JIBU program is scalingtheir mobile nursing education pilot into a comprehensive program to providetargeted mLearning or mobile nursing education in Eastern Africa.Latino Diabetes Citizen ScientistsIn 2020, the Elsevier Foundation will support the Sansum Diabetes ResearchInstitute with the Latino Diabetes Citizen Scientists program. It aims to createthe first Hispanic/ Latino Citizen Scientists trained in wearable tech and clinicalresearch - reducing health literacy barriers amongst Latino adults with or at risk oftype 2 diabetes. This is a pilot grant, renewable in years 2 and 3.NLN/Elsevier HBCU Excellence in Technology InnovationIn 2020, we started supporting the Coaching for Excellence in Nursing course, aNational league for Nursing online coaching course targeting nurse educators andpreceptors. The different modules of the course will allow both parties to understandthe challenges faced by nursing students and novice nurses, as well as help them withthe transition from theory to practice. This is a pilot grant, renewable in years 2 and 3.
Doctors without Bordersepicentre nigerIn Niger, infectious diseases and child malnutritionare the principle causes of mortality. In 2009,Epicentre, MSF’s research and training arm,established its third research center in Niger todevelop a viable West African hub to developimplementable solutions to clinical and public healthproblems. Since then, the Niger Research Centerhas developed a strong research portfolio andbuilt capacity to investigate epidemics, implementalerting and monitoring systems, conduct clinicaltrials and prevalence surveys while working withNiger’s Ministry of Health and evaluating impact.However, Niger and the Sahel, remain one of theleast developed regions in the world with pooracademic, research and health infrastructure. Ourpartnership supports the training of Epicentre’sAfrican staff with the goal of eventually running theCenter autonomously. Key scientific staff such as fieldinvestigators, laboratory technicians, epidemiologistsand clinical statisticians have received advancedindividual and institutional training in technicalareas and have been able to present at Epicentre’sScientific and Medical Days in Paris and Niger, travelfor courses and conferences, build their internationalnetworks and take up other training assignments inMSF programs and African research centers.Primary outcomeThe partnership focuses on building the capacity of Epicentre Niger’smedical and scientific staff, reinforcing Epicentre’s ties to theprovincial authorities to guarantee optimum rapid response to health crises.Goals Provide opportunities outside of Niger for medical and scientificstaff at the Center to receive additional training to further their careers. Encourage medical and scientific staff from Niger and surroundingcountries to be mentored and mentor others to sustain a vibrantresearch culture. Provide opportunities for staff to promote Epicentre’s visibility andencourage discussion on pressing medical research issues in Africa. Improve the quality of clinical studies in the long term.Milestones The benefits of support for Epicentre Niger have beentransformative. Key scientific staff has been able to travel for trainings,connect with international scientists and expand their skill sets. The Epicentre Medical Day in Niamey, 21 January 2020:researchers, public health experts and government officials werebrought together discuss best practices in dealing with meningitis,malaria and malnutrition for Niger and the Sahel region. 7 medical and scientific staff members have participated in theresponse to the Ebola outbreak in DRC - participating in seminars,trainings and the development of a novel vaccine trial for Ebola in Zaire. Participation in international seminars and trainings, as well asconferences in Niger.Level of evidenceBeneficiary groupDirectly: Epicentre staff in Niger.Indirectly: participants and communities in Epicentreresearch studies, as well as policy makers in the region.Budget 100,000LocationNiger (Niamey and Maradi)Level 1Quasi-experimentalLevel 2Pre-post or cross-sectionalLevel 3Point-in-time studyLevel 4Performance metrics/statsLevel 5Anecdotal evidenceThe measurement of Epicentre Niger’s capacity-building and professionaldevelopment activities is also complemented by statistics on staff retentionand rates of project volunteering.Future plans Support the participation and development of seminars in Niger. Host SONIMI, the Nigerien internal medicine seminar for staffto present their work and opportunities for knowledge sharing fromEpicentre and Elsevier. Participation of staff in the Women Leaders in Global Healthconference in Kigali. Development and convening of a scientific day in Conakry, Guinea.
Above: Epicentre staff at the MaradiResearch Center, Niger.Left: From left to right: Yvonne Mburu(Founder of Nexakili and co-founderof the French-African Foundation),Yap Boum (Regional Representativeof Epicentre Africa), John McConnell(Editor-in-chief of The Lancet InfectiousDiseases) and Ylann Schemm (Director ofthe Elsevier Foundation) in Niger whileattending the Epicentre Medical Day inJanuary 2020.“The support from the ElsevierFoundation has been instrumental:from trainings to opportunities toattend and present at conferences, toaccess to journals and latest research. ”— ROCKYIATH MAKARIMI, Head, Monitoring Department,Epicentre Niger.ChallengesGiven the ongoing instability in the country and region, the mostpressing challenge for staff remains security. In order to provideconsistent and adequate support, long distance communication capacityhas become increasingly important. MSF/Epicentre’s response to theEbola outbreak in DRC provided an
Elsevier Foundation provides over 1 million USD a year in grants to knowledge-centered institutions around the world, which address the UN Sustainable Development Goals through tech-enabled innovations in health information, diversity in science and health, research in developing countries. The Elsevier Foundation also offers a comprehensive
The Elsevier Foundation is a corporate not-for-profit 501(c) (3), funded by Elsevier, a global information analytics business specialized in science and health. Since 2006, the Elsevier Foundation provides over 1 million USD a year in grants to knowledge-centered institutions around the world, which address the UN Sustainable Development
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