Good Health and Well Being

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Niora, Inc.

Draft Contract for Use of Software

Summary:

Assist a social impact organization supporting the purchase of essential medicines in emerging markets by drafting a template contract for use of their software.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: Niora Systems is a healthcare procurement infrastructure company building the financial and transaction systems that support the purchase of essential medicines in emerging markets. Founded through a collaboration between Stanford researchers and healthcare leaders at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and Trust Hospital, Niora develops software that helps healthcare institutions manage procurement, strengthen supplier relationships, and improve the reliability of pharmaceutical purchasing. By improving trust, payment coordination, and procurement operations, Niora aims to build the foundational infrastructure that enables healthcare institutions to consistently access essential medicines.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Good Health and Well Being
Legal Issue(s):

The Niora Systems team is seeking assistance from an attorney to draft a template agreement for use with healthcare institutions in Ghana. This template will dictate the terms the engagement/use of their software. They understand that the attorney will be advising/drafting from the US perspective.

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Mission of Sight

Review Memorandum of Understanding

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit repairing sight for people with vision loss across Jamaica by reviewing a contract with a partner regarding how donated funds for disaster relief are used and advising on steps needed to maintain IRS compliance (incorporated in Ohio).

Referred by:

  • Friend of the Foundation
Jurisdictions: US (contract governed by laws of Ohio)
About the Organization: Mission of Sight (“MOS”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping people in Jamaica with impaired vision by repairing their sight. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, they have: (i) dispensed 176 children’s glasses; (ii) completed 233 life-changing surgeries; (iii) provided cutting edge Glaucoma treatment to 73 patients; and (iv) built 3 concrete homes for families previously residing in wooden structures that were completely destroyed by Hurricane Melissa.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Good Health and Well Being
Legal Issue(s):

Mission of Sight (MOS) is a 501(c)(3) (incorporated in Ohio) and a recognized Registered Charity of Jamaica. After the catastrophic devastation last October from Hurricane Melissa, MOS agreed to facilitate donations on behalf of a hotel (the “Hotel”) who sought to provide relief to their 800 staff members as well as the wider community. MOS and the Hotel have a very good relationship. While there was an oral agreement, there was no formal contract or MOU in place. The Hotel has provided MOS with a full accounting of the use of funds. MOS is still receiving donations for the Hotel. But the amounts/frequency are decreasing over time.

The MOS team is now seeking a consultation with a tax exempt attorney to discuss any implications this activity may have for their 501(c)(3) (they are a 990 exempt organization) and to advise on any steps they must take to ensure they remain compliant with IRS requirements. During their audit process, the MOS team realized it was necessary to, at a minimum, have a documented agreement in place with the Hotel. They have drafted an MOU and would appreciate assistance reviewing it to ensure it covers their needs and complies with applicable law. They understand the attorney will be speaking from the US perspective.

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Vital Voices

Draft Template MOU and Licensing Agreement

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit training and supporting female leaders by reviewing their template MOU and Licensing Agreement used with their international chapters.

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: Vital Voices is a nonprofit founded on the idea that nations and communities cannot move forward without women’s voices in leadership positions. They invest in women leaders who are taking on the world’s greatest challenges from violence against women and girls to the climate crisis and more. Vital Voices impacts three million people each year and over 49,000 women have participated in their programming.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Climate Action, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Gender Equality, Good Health and Well Being, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

Over the past thirty years, Vital Voices has had over 49,000 women and girls participate in their programming. A handful of their alumni have since established Vital Voices chapters in their home countries. There are currently 11 active chapters and three inactive chapters. The Vital Voices team feels it is important to strengthen this collaboration and make sure all of the chapters are aligned.

Vital Voices drafted a template MOU (2 pages) detailing the terms of the relationship, as well as a Licensing Agreement (2 pages) detailing the use of Vital Voices’ name/logo. Both were reviewed by an attorney many years ago. They are now seeking assistance from an attorney to review/update these contracts to ensure they are up to date, reflect best practices, and adequately protect the organization. Ideally, they would like to consolidate these into a single contract if appropriate.

If possible, they would also appreciate guidance on what steps they should take to address the inactive chapters. But this is secondary request.

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