Wendo Aszed, 2019 New Voices Fellow and founder of Dandelion Africa, published an op-ed highlighting the positive impact that access to family planning has not just on women, but entire communities. She discusses the importance…
In his op-ed, Renzo R. Guinto, 2016 New Voices and 2024 Advanced Advocacy Program Fellow, discusses the negative health effects extreme heat waves have on global populations, especially in South-East Asia where record highs have…
This article announces that Professor Lindiwe Sibanda 2014 New Voices Fellow has been awarded the prestigious MS Swaminathan Global Leadership Award for Sustainable Development for her work advancing agricultural research and innovation. The official ceremony…
In his op-ed, Dieter Cantu, 2024 Healthy Communities Fellow, emphasizes the importance of peer mentorship for incarcerated youth, arguing that those who have experienced the juvenile justice system are best suited to mentor and support…
The Healthy Communities Fellowship aims to transform health equity by centering the voices and experiences of BIPOC communities. Over the past five years, our fellows have engaged in over 650 hours of training and mentorship,…
From overcoming numerous barriers to becoming one of the leading voices in women’s health, our New Voices Fellow, Dr. Stellah Bosire’s story is truly inspirational. Her relentless dedication has not only paved the way for…
An Inspiring True Story of Wheelchair Athlete Minda Dentler Becoming an Ironman World Champion Our 2017 New Voices Fellow, Minda Dentler, published a children’s book about her journey from orphan to Ironman triathlete. In these…
In an interview for Voice of America, Danjuma Adda, our 2023 Advanced Advocacy Fellow as well as our 2020 New Voices Fellow, shares his journey with Hepatitis and the importance of seeking treatment. As per…
Kennedy Odede, our 2013 New Voices Fellow, has been named one of TIME‘s 100 Most Influential People this year. “Kennedy is living proof that individuals can lead themselves, and their communities, out of poverty. His…
The 2023 assessment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reveals a challenging situation for Burkina Faso with only one in four Burkinabè benefiting from access to adequate sanitation services. The lack of adequate sanitation will…