GLOBUS Fund / Reuse for the South – The Projects

The philosophy behind the projects is simple and strong:

Equipment that is no longer used in Denmark can create entirely new opportunities in areas where resources are scarce but needs are great.

Impact on the Education Sector

The donated school materials – ranging from tables, chairs, and shelves to IT equipment and teaching aids – have had a profound impact on schools in the recipient areas.

Short-term impact:

• Schools where students previously sat on the floor could immediately offer teaching in a more dignified and structured learning environment.
• Teachers received better pedagogical tools, which strengthened teaching quality and student discipline.
• The IT equipment expanded opportunities for modern teaching and gave students access to technologies that would otherwise be out of reach.

Long-term impact:

• Improved facilities made schooling more attractive, reducing dropout rates and increasing attendance – especially among girls and children with special needs.
• The donations have created a framework for a more stable, inclusive, and ambitious educational environment in provinces that otherwise lack basic learning resources.
• Over time, more schools have been able to expand their capacity and admit more students.

Impact on the Health Sector

The donated hospital and clinic equipment has strengthened the healthcare system in some of the country’s most underserved regions.

Short-term impact:

• Equipment such as hospital beds, diagnostic devices, delivery/examination tables, wheelchairs, and hygiene tools immediately improved treatment quality and the working environment for healthcare staff.
• Clinics and hospitals were able to handle more patients and more complex cases.

Long-term impact:

• Improved capacity means healthcare institutions can now provide more reliable and safe treatments.
• Trust in the healthcare system within local communities has increased, leading to more people seeking early treatment.
• The risk of infections, complications, and unnecessary deaths has been reduced – particularly among pregnant women, children, and the elderly.

Impact on People with Disabilities

The donations of mobility aids and specialized equipment have had a particularly important impact.

Short-term impact:

• Wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and other aids provided immediate mobility to individuals who were previously dependent on family members for movement.
• Families experienced significant relief when their relatives gained access to aids that increased independence and safety.

Long-term impact:

• People with disabilities can now participate more actively in school, social activities, and the labor market.
• Many have gained a more dignified and independent life with better opportunities for education and social integration.
• Local communities have developed greater understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities, strengthening inclusion and reducing stigma.

Overall Impact on Local Communities

Reuse for the South / GLOBUS projects have had a comprehensive positive effect on communities across sectors. The donations have:

• improved learning environments and strengthened children’s opportunities for quality education
• made healthcare safer, more effective, and dignified
• provided people with disabilities new opportunities for participation and mobility
• promoted sustainability through a circular economy
• engaged Danish students in global development and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
• strengthened SUAO’s local capacity, thereby enhancing local ownership

Together, these results directly contribute to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 4 (Quality Education) – and also indirectly to goals on equality, partnerships, and sustainable development.