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Organization Contact Information | |
| Name: | The Kochon Foundation |
| Street 1: | #906, 368, 3-ga, Chungjeong-ro, Seodaemun-gu |
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| City: | Seoul |
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| Post Code: | 120-756 |
| Country: | Republic of Korea |
| Phone: | +82-2-365-6940 |
| Organization Email: | kochon@kochon.org |
| Web Site: | http://www.kochon.org |
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General Information | |
| Board Constituency: | Foundation |
| Is your organization legally registered in your country: | Yes |
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| Organization Type - Primary: | Foundation |
| Organization Type - Secondary: | Private Foundation |
| Organization Description: | |
| Since its establishment by the late Chong Kun Lee in 1973 as a non-profit organization, the Kochon Foundation has carried out scholarship projects in the belief that it should foster the talented people who will lead the society in the future. Among the efforts of the Foundation for the societies is to support scholars/institutions who make contribution in the field of medical research, which will lead to the enhancement of human health and welfare. Such mission being carried by the Foundation over 30 years is originated from the lofty ideals of the late Chong Kun Lee. He had devoted himself in his life to facilitate people’s access to quality human medicines including anti-tuberculosis, and to support the activities of TB eradication in Korea. |
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Specializations / Areas of Work | |
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Funding, including innovative and optimized approach to funding TB Care |
Other Organization Information | |
| Total number of staff in your organization: | 26 - 50 |
| Number of full-time staff who are directly involved with TB: | 1 - 5 |
| Number of part-time staff who are directly involved with TB: | 0 |
| Number of volunteers who are directly involved with TB: | 0 |
| How did you hear about the Stop TB Partnership: | Other partners |
| If you were informed or referred by another partner of the Stop TB Partnership please tell us who: | |
| Why do you wish join the Stop TB Partnership: | Information on developments within the TB world |
| Are you a member of a Stop TB national partnership: | No |
| Are you in contact with your national TB programme: | No |
| Please tell us how your organization is contributing to your country's national TB control plan: | |
| The Kochon Foundation is the funder of the annual Stop TB Partnership Kochon Award, recognizing individuals and organizations that have contributed significantly to the fight against TB. | |
Geographical Reach | |
| Which country is your headquarters located in: | Republic of Korea |
| Which countries do you do operate in: (This includes countries you are conducting activities in) |
Republic of Korea |
Contribution | |
| Please tell us how your organization will contribute to the Global Plan to Stop TB by briefly describing its involvement in any of the areas of work listed below: | |
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TB Care Delivery: The Kochon Prize is awarded once a year to persons, institutions, or organizations that have made a highly significant contribution to combating TB. The Prize contributes to all areas of TB control by giving significant prize money to further the winner's work in TB control. Drug-Resistant TB: The Kochon Prize is awarded once a year to persons, institutions, or organizations that have made a highly significant contribution to combating TB. The Prize contributes to all areas of TB control by giving significant prize money to further the winner's work in TB control. TB-HIV: The Kochon Prize is awarded once a year to persons, institutions, or organizations that have made a highly significant contribution to combating TB. The Prize contributes to all areas of TB control by giving significant prize money to further the winner's work in TB control. Laboratory Strengthening: The Kochon Prize is awarded once a year to persons, institutions, or organizations that have made a highly significant contribution to combating TB. The Prize contributes to all areas of TB control by giving significant prize money to further the winner's work in TB control. New Diagnostics: The Kochon Prize is awarded once a year to persons, institutions, or organizations that have made a highly significant contribution to combating TB. The Prize contributes to all areas of TB control by giving significant prize money to further the winner's work in TB control. New TB Drugs: The Kochon Prize is awarded once a year to persons, institutions, or organizations that have made a highly significant contribution to combating TB. The Prize contributes to all areas of TB control by giving significant prize money to further the winner's work in TB control. New TB Vaccines: The Kochon Prize is awarded once a year to persons, institutions, or organizations that have made a highly significant contribution to combating TB. The Prize contributes to all areas of TB control by giving significant prize money to further the winner's work in TB control. Fundamental Research: The Kochon Prize is awarded once a year to persons, institutions, or organizations that have made a highly significant contribution to combating TB. The Prize contributes to all areas of TB control by giving significant prize money to further the winner's work in TB control. |
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Declaration | |
| Declaration of interests: No conflict of interest with respect to the Global Partnership to Stop TB. | |
| Application date: | |
| Last updated: | November 13, 2013 |