At IHP, we’ve seen first hand the challenges that many organisations face when trying to track and report the impact of their donations. While donations to healthcare initiatives can make a world of difference, they often lack the comprehensive reporting needed to demonstrate the true value of these contributions. This is where Boaz, our product donations platform, steps in.
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The Challenge of Measuring Medical Product Donations

Donors and recipients alike want to know how contributions are being used and the impact they are having on the ground. However, collecting standardised, comprehensive impact reports from all parties can be an uphill struggle. One donor might report in boxes shipped, another in patients reached, while an NGO might focus on programme outcomes — making it almost impossible to compare impact across donations.

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According to the 2024 Access to Medicine Report, the absence of clear data on the total eligible patient population hinders the ability to assess whether the number of patients reached truly represents equitable access. Without a clear understanding of the full scope of patient needs, it’s difficult to ensure that donations are reaching those who need them most, and whether they are making the intended impact.

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The Boaz Solution: Transparency, Traceability, and Impact

At IHP, we’ve developed Boaz to address these very challenges. Boaz is a product donations platform designed to enhance the transparency and traceability of global Gift in Kind donation programmes. Through Boaz, IHP can track donations through to point of distribution. This traceability not only ensures that every contribution is properly accounted for, but also creates an opportunity for donors to see the tangible results of their generosity.

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One of the key features of Boaz is the ability to generate detailed impact reports. These reports provide standardised data that showcase the outcomes of donations. Boaz makes it easy to understand the true impact of each donation such as the number of patients reached with a donation. It also provides process measures such as the reason for donating a product, such as excess stock; to its use at point of distribution, such as long-term health programming. Now, a product donor can calculate the environmental impact and financial saving thanks to redistributing excess product to their NGO partners.

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Boaz provides:

• Traceability: Track every unit from donation to distribution.

• Transparency: Standardised reporting for all parties.

• Impact Reporting: Link donated products to patient outcomes and ESG metrics.

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But it’s not just about the numbers. At IHP, we believe that the stories behind the numbers are just as important. That’s why we collect real stories from patients who have directly benefited from these donations. These patient stories humanise the data, providing a deeper connection to the lives being changed through charitable giving.

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Boaz: Delivering transparency, accountability, and ESG outcomes.

Medical product donations are powerful drivers of health equity — but only when their impact is transparent, traceable, and measurable. Boaz equips donors and NGOs with the tools to achieve exactly that. By tracking products from donation to patient and producing standardised reports, Boaz turns GIK product donations into tangible ESG outcomes.

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For organisations, this goes beyond compliance. It’s about demonstrating measurable contributions to health, sustainability, and equity — aligned with global standards and stakeholder expectations. With Boaz, donations not only reach more people in need; they also generate lasting value for donors, partners, and the communities they serve.

Learn more about our product donations platform, Boaz.