CCIH 2025 Conference: Change Agents for All
by Karson Wright, CCIH Communications Intern Two hundred in-person attendees from 29 different countries gathered June 9-11 at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, with many more joining virtually—united by a shared call: to be change agents in the field of global health. Hosted by CCIH,...
Hope Rises: New Name, Same Mission
Hope Rises International, formerly American Leprosy Missions, exists to bring physical healing and enduring hope to people suffering from neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) like leprosy. Our work has evolved and expanded since our founding in 1906 and since we adopted the name American Leprosy Missions in 1950. Formally...
Midwives in Training: Commitment, Competence, Confidence
by Marie M. Marcelin, RN Today, in Nursing, a midwife is respected as a healthcare professional who is trained to provide safe care for women throughout the prenatal and postnatal periods. Midwives have a special position of honor in scripture because of their notable character trait – obedience...
CCIH 30×30 Midterm Evaluation Highlights Significant Impact and Global Reach
By Carolyn O’Brien, CCIH Program Manager Thanks to the CCIH 30×30 Health Systems Initiative, over 6 million individuals have been reached through various health programs, and we are only halfway through. CCIH launched the 30×30 Health Systems Initiative in 2019 with the ambitious goal of strengthening 30 health...