Investing in Women and Girls in Haiti
It’s no secret that I believe investing in global health is absolutely essential, and investments in women and girls—particularly maternal and child health—does nothing less than change a country’s trajectory.
The Global Leadership Summit at Willow Creek Community Church
This summer over 300,000 pastors and leaders from all forms of professions congregated either in South Barrington, IL at the main-campus of Willow Creek Community Church or at one of the more than 675 telecast locations in 135 countries from all over the world to develop their leadership skills at the annual Global Leaders Summit conference.
Why We Have to Talk about Birth Control When We Talk About Zika
In some places where Zika is at its worst, women have the least access to birth control.
Should Contraceptives Play a Bigger Role in the Pro-Life Movement?
If we could increase access to contraceptives to meet the need to avoid pregnancy, it is estimated that it would result in 50 million fewer abortions per year worldwide.
FGHL Christopher Wahlfeld: Relationships are Key to Global Health
As anyone who has spent time in “the field” can attest, the relationships built with staff and local residents form the basis of everything that is possible.
HTHH Hosts National Faith Leaders at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
HTHH had the opportunity to lead a half day event at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Seattle, Washington.
International Family Planning: How Religious Conservatives Respond and How to Shape Messaging for Successful Advocacy
With the support of Capital for Good, HTHH directed a 3-part national polling project in 2016 that included a national tracking study, an optimized messaging study, and focus groups.
Notes from the Road: China with The Nature Conservancy
I’m honored to be traveling in China this week on behalf of Hope Through Healing Hands as a member of the Global Board of Directors for The Nature Conservancy. We will be spending eight days at the intersection of global health and nature, conservation and climate. Climate change disproportionately affects the most vulnerable people in the world, and I’m looking forward to learning more about how we can help both conservation efforts and global health.
Investing in Women and Girls in Haiti
It’s no secret that I believe investing in global health is absolutely essential, and investments in women and girls—particularly maternal and child health—does nothing less than change a country’s trajectory.
The First 1,000 Days: Nourishing America’s Future
The 1,000 days between a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s 2nd birthday offer a unique window of opportunity to build healthier and more prosperous futures. The right nutrition during these first 1,000 days can have a profound impact on a child’s ability to grow, learn and thrive.
FGHL Katie McGinnis: A Glimpse Into a Child Life Program at a Kenyan Children’s Hospital, Part 2
How often do we unenthusiastically (or even begrudgingly) attend workshops, seminars, and conferences designed to deepen our knowledge and expertise or enhance our skills, instead of truly appreciating that we even have access to those types of learning opportunities to begin with and while our professional counterparts in developing nations are so hungry for new knowledge and would give anything to have access to those same opportunities?
The Global Leadership Summit at Willow Creek Community Church
This summer over 300,000 pastors and leaders from all forms of professions congregated either in South Barrington, IL at the main-campus of Willow Creek Community Church or at one of the more than 675 telecast locations in 135 countries from all over the world to develop their leadership skills at the annual Global Leaders Summit conference.
Why We Have to Talk about Birth Control When We Talk About Zika
In some places where Zika is at its worst, women have the least access to birth control.
FGHL Christopher Wahlfeld: Relationships are Key to Global Health
As anyone who has spent time in “the field” can attest, the relationships built with staff and local residents form the basis of everything that is possible.
FGHL Christopher Wahlfeld: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Training
Preventing the spread of diarrheal diseases is the primary objective of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs.
FGHL Christopher Wahlfeld: Malaria Testing & Prevention in North Kamagambo
Malaria effects the entire community and is, by default, linked to Lwala’s Thrive Thru Five initiative and HAWI program, as pregnant women, children under 5 years of age, and individuals living with HIV are at considerably higher risk of becoming infected due to suppressed, or lowered, immune systems.
FGHL Nicholas Carter: The Importance of Residency Training
The clinical setting is where much of the real teaching occurs, as the attending surgeons offer guidance through hundreds of daily interactions with trainees.
