At 17, Blessings Henry rises at 3 a.m. to study in Malawi’s Neno District. Supported by PIH, she dreams of becoming a doctor and inspiring local girls.
Anne Marie Nyiranshimiyimana overcame criticism to become a master mason and role model in Rwanda, inspiring women and advancing gender equality in construction.
Rose Kapeni, recovering from severe illness and HIV stigma, received a new home in Malawi, thanks to Partners In Health’s comprehensive support and community care.
In Haiti, PIH staff face armed gangs, fuel shortages, and blockades amid ongoing unrest. Despite challenges, all 12 PIH sites remain open and operational.
Despite strikes and civil unrest, PIH staff and patients remain safe, but food, water, and medical supplies are running low due to transportation blockades.
Elyse, diagnosed with cancer, recovered after surgery and treatment at Butaro Hospital. Now cancer-free, he runs a shop and dreams of becoming a doctor.
Ophelia Dahl reflected about PIH’s early days in Haiti and on how deeply she and other co-founders wished to “make a dent in the extreme poverty faced by thousands of Haitians,” in partnership with local colleagues.
UGHE’s new Rwanda campus has transformed Butaro, providing jobs, infrastructure, and community development, while fostering education and local pride.