Gender dimensions must be systematically considered and addressed in family planning (FP) programs as improving women’s reproductive health is more complex than just making family planning services more accessible. A holistic approach is required to address the underlying factors as women and men make choices within the context of their homes and communities where gender roles, responsibilities, and status are defined.
Beyond Participation: Ensuring Women & Communities Lead Climate Resilience
To truly build resilience in the face of the climate crisis, we must shift the power dynamics: from top-down interventions to community-led transformation—with…
EMPOWER Uganda: Transforming Lives, Strengthening Systems
Cross-posted from our Country-Led in Action newsletter on LinkedIn. In Uganda, we often speak about systems strengthening, localization, and sustainable…
The Pulse of Country-led Progress: A Conversation with Dr. Amina Dorayi
After a hiatus in 2025, our LinkedIn Country-Led In Action newsletter is back! We explore how our country-led strategy translates into sustainable approaches that improve the health, resilience, and leadership of…
#16Days: A Climate-Resilient World is a Safer World
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From Training to Transformation: How Kano’s Health Workforce Mentorship Program is Saving Lives
Health workforce shortages plague Kano state’s health system in Nigeria, where for every 10,000 people, there are only 3 health workers available to provide care. This critical workforce…