Why the Local Church May Be the Missing Link in the Fight Against NTDs
By Melissa Patel, Vice President of Programs, and Jim Oehrig, Global Advisor at Hope Rises International. Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) like leprosy, Buruli ulcer, and lymphatic filariasis affect millions across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Beyond the physical toll, these diseases carry a severe stigma that isolates individuals...
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Designing for a Healthier & More Hope-Filled World with EMI
by: Ellery Walker, MPH, AICP | Planner & Public Health Specialist, EMI USA As the daughter of two physicians, I grew up running around hospitals and listening to all types of medical conversations around our home. I was convinced that the medical field is the last place I...
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...
ADRA Global Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Rhonda Holloway, Senior Health Innovation Specialist, Health, Nutrition and WASH Department, ADRA International Justice, compassion, and love are cornerstone values at the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA). As stated in Micah 6:8, “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord...