Global Health

Classroom to Care Equips Mali’s Next Health Leaders

In Koutiala, Mali, the Espoir de Koutiala School of Health (ESK) recently marked a major milestone with the graduation of its 19th class. But the event was more than just a diploma ceremony — …

The Frontline Health Workers Coalition Advances the Health Workforce Agenda at UNGA80

By Abbey Savin Each year, global leaders gather in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), a pivotal moment for stakeholders to …

Project 360: Supporting Families Before, During and After Disaster

By Jessica Ayala When wildfires rage, power grids fail or heat waves strike, most families worry about staying safe, but for pregnant individuals and new …

Delivering Health Through Partnership

How Kirk Humanitarian Is Advancing Maternal Nutrition Globally At Global Communities, we believe that the most effective solutions to global health challenges are built on …

Uniting for Change: Community-Driven Solutions to Prevent Child Marriage

Sanjay Dubey, a high school teacher in the Palamu district of Jharkand, India, was taking attendance for his 9th grade class when he noticed something …

From Commitment to Care: Sustaining Integrated Health and Family Planning Services in Burkina Faso

By Idrissa Derra, Community Health Technical Specialist, INSPiRE Two years ago, the CSPS Urbain de Pô health center in southern Burkina Faso began delivering integrated …

Menstrual Health Is Everyone’s Responsibility — A Global Perspective on Girls’ Education

By Leonel Arguello, Director, Integrated School Feeding Programs, Global Communities Six years ago, I had the opportunity to visit primary schools in rural Tanzania where …

World Health Worker Week: A Global Call to Invest in Health Workers

By Abbey Savin Each year during the first week of April, the Frontline Health Workers Coalition – hosted by IntraHealth International, a Global Communities Partner …

Margaret Odera: Championing Community Health Workers in Kenya

Health workers are the heart of global health security, playing a crucial role in preventing and responding to pandemics, as well as addressing growing threats …

Innovation in Action: A Q&A with Radhika Bhavsar on Driving Positive Impact

By Maureen Simpson If you ask Radhika “Rad” Bhavsar, innovation is meant to be uncomfortable. Valuable breakthroughs and insights rarely come packaged without this necessary …

Five Reasons Why School Meals Matter

School meals are more than just a plate of food; they are the cornerstone of nurturing the next generation in places around the world where …

Local Plumber Turned Entrepreneur Champions Sanitation for All in Ghana

In the bustling district of Sagnarigu, Ghana, one name is quickly becoming synonymous with positive change: Awal. As a Digni-Loo entrepreneur under Enhancing WASH (En-WASH), …

Strengthening Partnerships and Governance for Sustainable WASH Solutions in Indigenous Communities: Deepening Our Understanding of Local Needs and Challenges

By Gigi Dupuy & Marc Valentin While most people have access to basic drinking water in Guatemala, many rural areas, especially those that are home …

Celebrating 10 Years of Positive Impact in Brazil

In 2014, Global Communities arrived in Brazil in partnership with the John Deere Foundation to implement the Sowing Futures program in Horizontina (RS). Since then, …

Promoting Evidence-Based Approaches to HIV: Our Posters at AIDS 2024

By Paula Rudnicka, Sr. Manager for Public Affairs In July 2024, more than 11,000 people attended AIDS 2024 – the largest gathering on HIV and …

The Role of International Organizations in the Localization Movement: Insights from Our Partnership with Project Concern Zambia

By Chioma Okafor, Senior Technical Advisor, Local Capacity Strengthening The global development community has reached the consensus that local leadership is vital to achieving greater …

Adapting for the Future Defined by Locally-Led Development: A Q&A with Our President Carrie Hessler-Radelet

By Paula Rudnicka, Sr. Manager for Public Affairs. Video production by Kallista Zormelo and Michael Kamel. Localization is one of the most significant movements shaping our …

Igniting Children’s Potential, One Bite at a Time: Reflections from the International Food Aid Showcase

By Paula Rudnicka, Sr. Manager for Public Affairs Last month, Global Communities participated in the 2024 International Food Aid Showcase at the United States Department …