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CHWs in Malawi

Letter: Reflections from our National Director

November 18, 2024

Join us in reflecting on the powerful impact of Partners In Health’s work in Malawi and beyond. Our National Director, Mark Brender, shares insights from his recent trip, highlighting the resilience and dedication of community health workers like Peter Mandara, whose work and livelihood have flourished through PIH’s support. As we approach Giving Tuesday, Mark calls on our community to stand with us in advancing health equity for all. Discover how your support can make a difference in ensuring health care as a human right. Read more and double your impact through our gift-matching campaign.

Milliam Kerekesa and her nephew Stanley carry goats provided through PIH Malawi's Poser Goat Seed Program, promoting sustainability and community empowerment in Neno.

On Human Rights Day, a Renewed Call for Vaccine Equity as a Human Right

Supporters of the People’s Vaccine participate in a rally for global solidarity against vaccine apartheid.

December 10, 2021

Canada must do better in standing up for vaccine access for all

PIH Canada Celebrating 10 Years

As PIH Canada enters our second decade, it’s gratifying to look back to see how far we have come. We’re humbled by the more than $22-million mobilized by PIH Canada’s supporters and partners in the past ten years, and the countless lives that have been transformed as a result. Here are some of the ways we have put your generosity to work.

November 22, 2021

PIH Canada reflects on the past decade.

Why Canada must support a temporary waiver of IP during the COVID-19 crisis

Nurse Sylvia Y. Kamara prepares to administer a COVID-19 vaccine at PIH-supported Koidu Government Hospital, the vaccination site for Kono District in Sierra Leone.

May 6, 2021

Partners In Health and Results Canada urge Canada to support the TRIPS waiver, enabling global vaccine production and equitable COVID-19 response.

Tapestry 2030 Podcast – No Woman or Girl Left Behind

No Woman or Girl Left Behind in Malawi & Sierra Leone

March 4, 2021

PIH leaders discuss the ‘No Woman or Girl Left Behind’ project and its impact on women’s health in Sierra Leone and Malawi on the Tapestry 2030 podcast.

For global solidarity, Canada must support TRIPS waiver

As part of COVID-19 screening and education efforts, a community health worker meets with a patient in Sierra Leone.

February 2, 2021

Removing IP barriers for COVID-19 vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics the right step for human rights and stopping the pandemic.

Global Affairs Canada partnership elevates health and rights of women and girls in Sierra Leone and Malawi

APZU Community Health Worker Grace Mgaiwa (right) walks with Eliza Kazembe (left) during a maternal health home visit near PIH-supported Lisungwi Community Hospital in Neno District, Malawi. Eliza said her health at nine months was good and she was excited to give birth, but joked that it felt like she had been due “forever.” She planned to go to the maternal waiting home at Lisungwi Community Hospital in about a week, to await delivery.

July 23, 2020

Global Affairs Canada supports PIH’s $12M project to improve sexual and reproductive health services for women and girls in Sierra Leone and Malawi.

Dr. Paul Farmer on CBC Ideas

Dr. Paul Farmer, shown here at University Hospital in Mirebalais.

May 2, 2020

Dr. Paul Farmer discusses PIH’s 30-year journey and the fight for global health equity on CBC Ideas with Nahlah Ayed.

A groundbreaking global gift for women and girls

Mother with newborn at Neno District Hospital, Malawi

March 3, 2020

PIH Canada is excited to receive part of a $15M donation from the Slaight Family Foundation to boost health and human rights for women and girls in Sierra Leone and Malawi.