Health Partners International Canada

What Health Partners International Canada does

Health Partners International Canada (HPIC) is a registered Canadian nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1990 and headquartered in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, with a distribution centre in Oakville, Ontario. The organization operates a humanitarian logistics model that mobilizes surplus medicines and medical supplies donated by Canada's pharmaceutical industry and distributes them to vulnerable communities in 130 countries. Core revenue inputs include in-kind pharmaceutical product donations, individual cash donations, $725-per-kit Humanitarian Medical Kit (HMK) contribution fees, securities donations, and legacy bequests, with a stated 10x multiplier where every $10 in cash donations delivers $100 worth of medicine.

HPIC's product portfolio centers on the Humanitarian Medical Kit — a portable "pharmacy in a box" providing approximately 600 treatments per kit — alongside four programmatic pillars: Access to Medicine (equipping medical missions and stocking local clinics), Emergency Response (disaster and conflict relief, with rapid 24-48 hour deployment capacity), Women's and Children's Health (multi-year country programs including H.O.P.E. in Ghana, Pamoja and S.M.I.L.E.S. in Kenya, and NeoLife in Lebanon), and the Craft for HPIC/Izzy Dolls initiative. The organization maintains a Health Canada Establishment License and adheres to WHO Guidelines for Medicine Donations. Distribution channels include direct kit hand-off to Canadian healthcare volunteers, NGO partnership shipments via air and ocean freight, and emergency response airlifts coordinated with local partners such as ANERA, CMAT, Hope and Healing International, and the High Commission of Kenya to Canada.

The go-to-market is event-driven and community-led: HPIC sustains donor acquisition through humanitarian appeals (Ukraine, Lebanon, Venezuela earthquakes), monthly giving programs, corporate volunteer packing events with pharmaceutical partners (GSK, Pfizer, Hikma), and Rotary club fundraising. Since inception, the organization has delivered $750 million worth of medicine, impacted 36 million people, and treats approximately 1 million individuals annually across 40+ active countries. Leadership comprises President Lois Brown, Board Chair Mike Reinders (Executive Director of Maple Reinders Group), CFO Joe Tabet, and a board that includes former Members of Parliament, physicians, and pharmaceutical industry executives from organizations including Apotex and AQPP.

Name

Health Partners International Canada

Legal name

Health Partners International Canada

Website

https://hpicanada.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Health Partners International Canada is a registered Canadian nonprofit that mobilizes surplus medicines donated by Canada's pharmaceutical industry and distributes them through humanitarian medical kits and NGO partnerships to vulnerable communities across 130 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Health Aid Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Missions & Global Health NGOs (BPAGACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Humanitarian Health Coordination & Emergency Response Partnerships (HLAJAOAI), Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) for Global Health (HLAJAOAD)

Keywords

• Humanitarian medicine distribution
• Pharmaceutical donation logistics
• Emergency medical aid
• Maternal child health
• Medical mission kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Sainte-anne-de-bellevue

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Product Donations: HPIC receives donations of surplus medicines and medical supplies from Canadian pharmaceutical companies. These are then distributed to vulnerable communities worldwide. HPIC serves as the charity of choice for gift-in-kind donations from Canada's pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.
2. Cash Donations: Individual donors contribute cash donations to support HPIC's operations, logistics costs (shipping, processing, distribution), emergency response appeals, and program delivery. Monthly donor program provides sustained funding. Each $10 donated provides $100 worth of medicine delivery.
3. HMK Contribution Fees: HPIC requires a $725 tax-deductible donation for each Humanitarian Medical Kit to cover operational costs including sourcing medicines, inventory management, storage, and packing. Shipping fees of $85 apply for delivery within Canada.
4. Securities Donations: HPIC accepts donations of publicly traded securities. The Federal Government eliminated capital gains tax on gifts of publicly traded securities to registered charities. HPIC issues income tax receipts for market value on date received.
5. Legacy/Bequest Gifts: HPIC encourages donors to include the organization in their wills. Members of the HPIC Legacy Circle receive invitations to special events and educational activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Health Partners International Canada (HPIC) is a registered Canadian charity that collects donated surplus medicines and medical supplies from Canada's pharmaceutical industry, processes them at its Oakville Distribution Centre, and distributes them globally through Humanitarian Medical Kits carried by medical mission teams, bulk shipments to NGO partners, and emergency response deliveries. Programs include Access to Medicine, Emergency Response, and Women's and Children's Health (incorporating H.O.P.E., Pamoja, S.M.I.L.E.S., and NeoLife projects), reaching vulnerable communities across 130 countries.

Product overview

HPIC operates as a humanitarian charity organization providing a coordinated portfolio of medical aid programs rather than a unified software product. The core offering is the Humanitarian Medical Kit (HMK) program—a portable 'pharmacy in a box' containing essential medicines and supplies for medical missions. Supporting programs include the Access to Medicine Program for stocking healthcare facilities, the Emergency Response Program for disaster/conflict relief, and the Women's and Children's Health Program encompassing specialized projects (The H.O.P.E. Project in Ghana, Pamoja Project in Kenya, S.M.I.L.E.S. Project in Kenya, and NeoLife Project in Lebanon). Additional engagement programs include the Craft for HPIC (Izzy Dolls) initiative and warehouse volunteering. HPIC leverages unique relationships with Canada's pharmaceutical industry to source donated medicines and mobilize aid across 130 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Humanitarian Medical Kit (HMK) Portable 'pharmacy in a box' medical kits packed with essential medicines and supplies for medical missions. Each kit provides approximately 600 treatments with gift-in-kind value of approximately $6,000. Includes Primary Care Kits for general medicine and Special Product Requests for specialized or surgical missions. Carriers pay a $725 tax-deductible contribution; $85 shipping fee applies for delivery within Canada.
• Access to Medicine Program Equips medical mission teams with Humanitarian Medical Kits and stocks local healthcare facilities with life-saving medications and supplies through NGO partnerships and air/ocean freight shipments. Active in countries including Cameroon, Eswatini, Honduras, Malawi, Zambia, Kenya, and Lebanon.
• Emergency Response Program Responds to natural disasters, conflicts, and refugee crises through immediate medical aid delivery via Humanitarian Medical Kits and bulk shipments. Active responses include Ukraine ($30M delivered since 2022), Lebanon ($2M+ in medicines mobilized), and Venezuela earthquake response (2026). HPIC responds within 24-48 hours.
• Women's and Children's Health Program Collaborates with grassroots organizations to reduce maternal and child mortality rates by addressing challenges of access and utilization of quality healthcare services. Encompasses the H.O.P.E. Project (Ghana), Pamoja Project (Kenya), S.M.I.L.E.S. Project (Western Kenya), and NeoLife Project (Lebanon for premature babies).
• Craft for HPIC (Izzy Dolls Program) Handmade knitted, crocheted, and sewn items (Izzy Dolls, baby hats, baby blankets, baby scale slings) that serve dual purpose: eco-friendly packing material for Humanitarian Medical Kits and gifts of comfort to children in vulnerable communities. Over one million Izzy Dolls have been donated to date.
• Warehouse Volunteer Program Corporate teams, community groups, and individuals volunteer at the Oakville Distribution Centre to pack Humanitarian Medical Kits. Pharmaceutical partners including GSK and Pfizer conduct team packing events that produce kits benefiting thousands of people.

Quantifiable outcome

• $750 million worth of medicine delivered to vulnerable communities since 1990
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canadian Pharmaceutical Companies (Abbvie Canada, Apotex, Aspen, AstraZeneca, Bayer, GSK, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Pfizer, Sanofi, and 25+ others)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990HPIC's unique relationship with Canada's pharmaceutical industry is the foundation of its operations. Companies donate surplus medicines and medical supplies which HPIC processes and distributes to vulnerable communities worldwide. Over 35 companies participate, having donated $750M worth of medicine since 1990.
• Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)minorOthersIndustry association supporting HPIC's mission through partnership and advocacy for pharmaceutical donations.
• Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC)minorOthersIndustry association representing innovative pharmaceutical companies that partner with HPIC for medicine donations.
• Rotary Clubs (Rotary Club of Mississauga, Rotary Club of Mississauga-Meadowvale, Creston Valley Rotary Club)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotary clubs volunteer and fundraise for HPIC, carrying HMKs on medical missions and hosting fundraising events. Example: Creston Valley Rotary Club travels annually to Honduras with HMKs and Izzy Dolls.
• High Commission of Kenya to CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe High Commissioner from Kenya visited HPIC's Oakville Distribution Centre in December 2025 to recognize HPIC's decade-long engagement in Kenya, including support for 26 community health facilities with $2.2M worth of medicines, training of 175+ healthcare workers, and 80,000+ individuals reached annually.
• Ukrainian Organizations (Local Partners in Ukraine)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted local organizations in Ukraine that receive and distribute HPIC medicines to health facilities facing critical shortages due to ongoing conflict. HPIC has delivered $30M in medicines to Ukraine since 2022.
• ADS Western and ADS KenyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partners implementing the S.M.I.L.E.S. project in Kenya, focusing on maternal, newborn, and child health outcomes across 30 communities in Western Kenya.
• ANERA (American Near East Refugee Aid)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANERA is a key partner developing the NeoLife Project in Lebanon addressing medical needs of premature babies. Partnership resulted in $2M in medicines mobilized for Lebanon.
• Union des CèdrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner in Lebanon that partnered with HPIC over 3 years to provide critical medical assistance. Together they mobilized $2M in medicines for Lebanon.
• Canadian Medical Assistance Teams (CMAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHPIC's first shipment of medical humanitarian aid to Ukraine was delivered by CMAT one month after the war began in 2022.
• Hope and Healing InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Eswatini where HPIC's Operations Manager conducted field visits to support maternal and child health programs.
• Korle-Bu Neuroscience FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Liberia delivering essential healthcare to vulnerable communities through HPIC-supported medical missions.
• Health+Hope AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership formed in 2011 comprising 3 organizations in Canada, US, and UK working towards a common mission of increasing access to medicines.
• GSK CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSK team participated in packing event at Oakville Distribution Centre where 20 Humanitarian Medical Kits were assembled, bringing essential care to 6,000 people in Ukraine.
• Pfizer CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor pharmaceutical partner donating medicines to HPIC. Pfizer team also volunteers at warehouse packing events.
• Hikma CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical partner that also volunteers at HPIC warehouse.
• Ukrainian Canadian Congress - HamiltonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization supporting HPIC's humanitarian response for Ukraine through fundraising and awareness.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Project HOPE: US-based global health and humanitarian organization with significantly broader scope including health workforce training, disease programs, and emergency response. Operates pharmaceutical donation programs alongside a much wider portfolio of activities.
• Health Poverty Action: UK-based NGO focused on health systems strengthening and access to medicine in low-income countries. Overlaps with HPIC's mission in pharmaceuticals access and global health, but emphasizes systems-level work rather than direct product distribution.
• International Medical Corps: Global humanitarian organization providing emergency relief and health services in conflict and disaster settings. Operates adjacent humanitarian medical aid model with stronger focus on direct service delivery than product donation.

Direct peers

• Americares: US-based health-focused humanitarian organization that distributes donated medicines and medical supplies to partners in underserved regions. Similar model of securing pharmaceutical donations and delivering them through NGO partners, with comparable emergency response capabilities.
• Direct Relief: US-based humanitarian aid organization that channels donated pharmaceuticals and medical supplies from manufacturers to vulnerable populations globally. Operates the most directly comparable gift-in-kind distribution model to HPIC, including emergency response and access-to-medicine programs.
• MAP International: US-based Christian global health organization that provides donated medicines and medical supplies to vulnerable populations worldwide. Closely comparable to HPIC in core mission of redistributing pharmaceuticals, and operates similar medical mission kit programs.
• Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB): Faith-based global health organization that distributes donated medicines and medical supplies to underserved communities in 30+ countries. Comparable pharmaceutical donation model and women/children's health program focus.
• International Health Partners (IHP): UK-based nonprofit that coordinates donated medicines from pharmaceutical companies for distribution to vulnerable populations in developing countries. Operates essentially the same pharmaceutical gift-in-kind redistribution model as HPIC, just anchored in the UK.

Emerging players

• Rx Outreach: US-based nonprofit pharmacy that provides affordable medications to vulnerable populations. Partial overlap with HPIC's pharmaceutical access mission but operates a direct-mail pharmacy model rather than an international NGO distribution model.
• Heart to Heart International: US-based nonprofit that distributes donated medical supplies and pharmaceuticals globally, with a strong volunteer-driven medical kit model. Operates a smaller-scale version of the HMK-style program that HPIC pioneered.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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