Young Togolese refugee youth leader advocates for quality education in Ghana
Louange Koffi achieved her childhood dream of becoming a nurse in Ghana. She now advocates for quality health and education for the displaced.
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Reviving Tigray’s Health System to Prevent Maternal Deaths
Adi Daero Primary Hospital in Tigray, Ethiopia delivered its first healthy baby by C-section since conflict devastated the area over a year ago, thanks to rehabilitation efforts by UNFPA, Medical Teams International, and support from the Government of Canada.
Nepal Rescue Mission Brings Awakening Amid Destruction
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Karch joined International Medical Corps’ earthquake response in Nepal. Participating in a dramatic rescue of an injured villager awakened his appreciation for communities working together during disaster.
Street Medicine in Philadelphia Reaching More People
Nurses, doctors, and outreach workers take health care directly to the streets for Philadelphia’s homeless. Providers like Project HOME build trust with patients and provide life-saving treatment.
Overcoming Cervical Cancer Stigma in India
CAPED, a non-profit in India, and dedicated community health workers are fighting cervical cancer taboos to bring life-saving screening and awareness to India’s remote villages, where 70,000 die yearly from this preventable disease.
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