From Grassroots to a National Movement: The Evolution of ACHVO-K and the Rise of Community Health Promoters in Kenya
“For years, Community Health Promoters (CHPs) worked at the frontline of healthcare, yet our voices were rarely heard where decisions were made. ACHVO-K gave us a platform to speak, to lead, and to advocate for the recognition we deserve.” Violet Kibisu — Community Health Promoter and ACHVO-K Member Our Beginning: From…
How CHWs Can Help Close Social Care Gaps for Older Adults
Acceda a la versión en español aquí | Access the Spanish Version Here This is the second feature in CHW Central’s 2026 series on CHWs Supporting Older Adults, which brings together perspectives from different regions of the world on the growing role of Community Health Workers in supporting older adults. In this…
What Community Health Workers Make Possible in Supporting Older Adults
CHW Central Feature Series: CHWs Supporting Older Adults Across the world, more people are living longer, and communities are finding new ways to support older adults in their daily lives. In many of these settings, Community Health Workers are playing a growing role, offering care, connection, and support where it…
How community health workers are improving vaccine delivery in Africa
This article was originally published on Gavi VaccinesWork. Original article. VaccinesWork Grassroots health workers are uniquely positioned to boost the reach of preventive healthcare – but to do that, they need more support. While global vaccination rates have been on the rise, more than 14 million children remained unvaccinated in 2024,…
The Quiet Supervisor: Strengthening Kenya’s Community Health System
Originally posted on VillageReach here Beatrice wakes at sunrise in Migori County, her work plan already in hand. The work plan maps out neighbourhoods, lists caregivers and details the community health workers she will support today. “I don’t wear a white coat, but I bring hope,” she says, folding the…