Global Health
Global Communities helps people get the health care they need, in ways that work for them, so individuals and families can live healthier lives.
Health is shaped far beyond the walls of hospitals and clinics. It’s defined by the environments people live in, the food they eat, the safety they feel and the power they hold to influence decisions that directly affect them.
These conditions are often disrupted by conflict, climate shocks, and poverty — challenges that can mean the difference between a child surviving or not. Still, communities have made measurable strides: since 2000, maternal deaths have dropped by 40%, and more than 100 million additional children have lived to see their fifth birthday. This progress is rooted in resilient health systems and community-led solutions, the type of work that Global Communities excels at.
From our domestic Healthy Start initiatives to our expanded global health portfolio, strengthened by the integration of IntraHealth International’s global health expertise, we are committed to protecting these hard-won gains and going even further.
Backed by decades of experience and implemented with a range of local and global partners, our core programmatic areas include maternal, newborn and child health, nutrition, family planning, HIV/AIDS, non-communicable diseases, water, sanitation and hygiene, global health security, climate-related health threats and health workforce development.
Our approach is grounded in
Strengthening local health care
so it truly serves the community by putting people first, especially women, children, and those most at risk.
Strengthening local health care
so it truly serves the community by putting people first, especially women, children, and those most at risk.
Enhancing the systems behind health
from clinics and supply chains to trained providers — so they can serve their communities, adapt to crisis and change, all while building the foundation for lasting well-being
Enhancing the systems behind health
from clinics and supply chains to trained providers — so they can serve their communities, adapt to crisis and change, all while building the foundation for lasting well-being
Supporting frontline health workers
Ensuring frontline health workers like nurses, midwives, and community health workers have access to the skills, resources, and support they need to serve their communities with compassion and confidence.
Supporting frontline health workers
Ensuring frontline health workers like nurses, midwives, and community health workers have access to the skills, resources, and support they need to serve their communities with compassion and confidence.
Using open-source digital tools
real-time data and analytical approaches to support the people at the center of our health systems
Using open-source digital tools
real-time data and analytical approaches to support the people at the center of our health systems
Improve health policy
Linking with innovative partners, corporations, regional and local governments, and communities to improve health policy, accountability and seamless care built around individuals and families
Improve health policy
Linking with innovative partners, corporations, regional and local governments, and communities to improve health policy, accountability and seamless care built around individuals and families
Featured Program
INSPiRE: Integrated Health Services in West Africa
In West Africa, limited access to quality care puts women and newborns at high risk during pregnancy and the first months of life. Through the INSPiRE project — implemented with IntraHealth International and funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation — Global Communities is helping transform that reality.
The INSPiRE model integrates essential services for mothers, infants, and young children into a single visit, covering prenatal care, safe delivery, postpartum follow-up, immunizations, nutrition, and family planning. This streamlined approach reduces missed opportunities and makes care more accessible for women in remote areas.
Now active in more than 14,000 health facilities across eight countries, INSPiRE has already led to dramatic gains in family planning and well-baby visits.
Resources
Addressing Sanitation Market Challenges
Using Behavioral Change Communications Intervention to Create Demand and Enhance PrEP Uptake in South Sudan
Testing Outcomes of HIV-Exposed Infants (HEI) in Botswana
From Policy to Practice: The HIV Care and Treatment Project’s Experiences in Transitioning to an Optimized Regimen in Honduras
Exploring Health Provider Knowledge of the Undetectable Equals Untransmittable (U=U) Concept in Central America
Validation of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (KAPREP) among Key Populations in Honduras: A New Tool
News
Classroom to Care Equips Mali’s Next Health Leaders
In Koutiala, Mali, the Espoir de Koutiala School of Health (ESK) recently marked a major milestone with the graduation of its 19th class. But the event was more than just a diploma ceremony — it was a powerful testament to the success of a bold initiative led by IntraHealth International, a Global Communities Partner, through the Classroom to Care (C2C) project. C2C actively strengthens health professional training in the region by focusing on…
Frontline Health Workers Coalition Executive Director Tina Flores at UNGA80
By Abbey Savin Each year, global leaders gather in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), a pivotal moment for stakeholders to outline priorities, confront global challenges, and advance collective action on global health. On the sidelines of UNGA80, the Frontline Health Workers Coalition – an alliance advocating for increased investments, coordinated…
Project 360: Supporting Families Before, During and After Disaster
By Jessica Ayala When wildfires rage, power grids fail or heat waves strike, most families worry about staying safe, but for pregnant individuals and new parents, the stakes are even higher. Disaster preparedness and response efforts often overlook the distinct and critical needs of these perinatal populations, leaving them especially vulnerable during emergencies. The consequences…