CHW Central is hiring CHW Ambassadors
A common saying in the CHW community is “nothing about us without us.” CHW Central is dedicated to highlighting CHW perspectives, views and opinions. CHW Voices, a new page on the CHW Central website, will provide a platform for community health workers to share meaningful stories, opinions, photographs and experiences…
Remembering Dr. Paul Farmer
“If we train village health workers, and make sure they’re compensated, then the resources intended for the world’s poorest – from vaccines, to bed nets, to prenatal care, and to care for chronic diseases like AIDS and tuberculosis – would reach the intended beneficiaries. Training and paying village health workers…
Centering CHWs in Program Design, Assessment, and Improvement using the CHW AIM Tool
Lisez la version française ici. Centering CHWs in Program Design, Assessment, and Improvement using the CHW AIM Tool Community health worker (CHW) programs are at the dawn of a new era. Over the past six months, members of the Community Health Impact Coalition have published a series of case studies…
Donate to CHW Central for Giving Tuesday
Donate here. CHW Central is excited to participate in #GivingTuesday this year! Your donation will help us promote the essential work of community health workers. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to stay updated throughout November! Scroll through our campaign below to learn more. CHW Central is a leading global…
Application of the CHW AIM Tool for high impact research: a case study from Madagascar
Lisez la version française ici. Community Health and UHC Program for Ifanadiana, Madagascar In Madagascar, where geographic barriers can hinder access to healthcare, community health workers (CHWs) provide essential health services to remote communities (1). Community health is an essential strategy used to achieve Madagascar’s goals of a strong health…