Request your invitation to join World Immunization Week https://www.learning.foundation/world-immunization-week

Join the World Immunization Week 2024 Special Event on 8 May 2024 to watch, listen, and learn from visual storytelling by health professionals from all over the world.

For the third consecutive year, TGLF is providing a platform for health workers worldwide to share visual stories and experiences before, during, and after World Immunization Week, documenting their daily work and the impact they make in their communities.

In the first two years, contributors primarily from districts and facilities, shared over 2,000 photos from 137 countries.

Download The many faces of immunization (IA2030 Listening and Learning Report 5) (1.0). Special Event: World Immunization Week. The Geneva Learning Foundation. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8166653

Download Listening and learning report 2. It takes people to make #VaccinesWork (1.0). The Geneva Learning Foundation . https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7010196

Making the invisible visible: storytelling the health impacts of climate change
https://redasadki.me/2024/03/18/making-the-invisible-visible-storytelling-the-health-impacts-of-climate-change/

Visual storytelling for health: a photography workshop with Chris deBode for Teach to Reach 10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMBbdb4yXVE

Global problems, local solutions: the health workers helping communities brace for climate change
https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/global-problems-local-solutions-health-workers-helping-communities-brace-climate

In a new article on Gavi's #VaccinesWork blog, health workers from 68 countries share how changing weather patterns are driving food insecurity, spreading disease, and disrupting health services.

From flood-ravaged streets to parched fields, health workers in the Teach to Reach global network are witnessing the impacts of climate change firsthand.

But they also reveal local initiatives they're spearheading to help communities adapt.

Planting trees, adjusting vaccine schedules, promoting hygiene - these frontline workers are finding ways to protect health amidst crisis.

At COP28, they raised their voices, urging world leaders to invest in local solutions.

Read a few of their compelling insights on the realities of the climate-health emergency and the vital role of health workers in building resilience from the ground up.

World Malaria Day 2024: We need new ways to support health workers lead change with local communities
https://redasadki.me/2024/04/25/world-malaria-day-2024-we-need-new-ways-to-learn-and-lead-change-with-local-communities/

On this World Malaria Day, the Geneva Learning Foundation stands with health workers on the frontlines of the battle against this disease. As climate change reshapes the malaria landscape, we need innovative approaches to support these critical actors in driving local action and building resilience.

That’s why locally-led action to end malaria is taking center stage at Teach to Reach 10, our platform connecting over 50,000 health workers worldwide to share knowledge, experiences, and solutions.

Read the article to discover how Teach to Reach can contribute to translating the global commitments of the Yaoundé Declaration into locally-led action by and for communities.

Frontline voices like Yapoulouce Bamba from Guinea are sounding the alarm on how environmental changes are fueling malaria’s spread - and how communities are fighting back.

Discover what health workers from malaria-endemic countries are observing about the impact of changing climate on malaria in their local communities in the new insights report “On the frontline of climate change and health”.

On this World Malaria Day, we invite you to join us in elevating frontline voices and forging new ways to learn and lead. Together, we can build a healthier, malaria-free future for all.

Request your invitation to Teach to Reach 10
https://www.learning.foundation/teachtoreach

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Are you involved in supporting children affected by the conflict in Ukraine?

We want to support you!

Funded by the #EU4Health programme of the @EuropeanCommission, the International Federation of #RedCross and RedCrescent Societies (@ifrc) and The Geneva Learning Foundation are offering an online peer-learning programme in #Psychological #FirstAid (PFA) for #Children tailored for #health #education #socialwork professionals working across Europe.

3 top reasons to apply:
1. Learn by sharing experience.
2. Get fresh ideas to help you better support children.
3. Earn certification to validate your experience.

For more information and to apply, visit:
https://www.learning.foundation/ukraine

The World Immunization Week 2024 celebration is now available. #VaccinesWork #HumanlyPossible

Follow this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L95Ixj5dO7g

8,713 immunization staff registered to join the Special Event.

828 photos were submitted from 50 countries.

Connect with The Geneva Learning Foundation at @CanWaCH Global Health Impact Summit and #HealthyWorld Conference 2024

Join the CanWACH Healthy World Conference Telegram group for Friends of The Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF) https://t.me/+QBiHV6wozgdkYWY0

The Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF) is thrilled to announce our participation in two events taking place in Montréal, Quebec this week:

1. CanWaCH’s Global Health Impact Summit on May 13th 2024
2. The Healthy World Conference on May 14-15 2024

At the Global Health Impact Summit, TGLF will share lessons learned and ongoing challenges from our innovative Climate Change and Health Programme.

This initiative empowers frontline health workers in 68 countries to take local action to mitigate the health impacts of climate change in their communities.

Through peer learning and support to implement contextual solutions using local resources, we aim to catalyze a movement of climate-committed health leaders.

The Healthy World Conference provides an exciting opportunity to explore the interconnections between climate, health, and gender equality alongside global thought leaders.

We look forward to diving into urgent dialogues and uncovering new pathways to partnership to advance climate resilience and health equity worldwide.

We invite all those attending either event, or anyone interested in connecting around these vital issues, to join our dedicated Telegram group. Link in the comments.

Let’s continue the conversation, share insights, and identify opportunities for collaboration in the lead up to and following the events.

These convenings could not be more timely as we grapple with the unfolding climate crisis and its outsized impact on the health of women, girls and vulnerable communities. TGLF is honored to contribute to the collective wisdom and joint action emerging from Montréal. See you there!

🌍🚨 New insights: Health Workers from Africa, Asia, and Latin America on climate, community, and the urgent need for action 🚨🌍

Ahead of Teach to Reach 10, the Geneva Learning Foundation amplifies the voices of health workers from the frontlines of climate and health crises.

👉 Get the full report: https://redasadki.me/2024/05/20/climate-change-and-health-health-workers-on-climate-community-and-the-urgent-need-for-action/

Request your invitation for Teach to Reach 10 https://www.learning.foundation/teachtoreacn

Today, we are sharing 219 new insights from 122 health professionals across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

These health heroes answer two critical questions:
1️⃣ How is climate change impacting the health of your communities right now?
2️⃣ What actions must world leaders take to help protect those in your care?

Their responses reveal the harsh reality: volatile weather patterns are driving up malnutrition, infectious diseases, and mental illness, while weakening health systems.

Yet, amidst these challenges, resilience and innovation shine through.

From tree-planting initiatives to enhanced disease surveillance and climate education, these health workers are pioneering local solutions with limited resources.

Their stories underscore the interconnectedness of climate change, poverty, and health inequity.

They call for urgent investment in local health workforces and systems to combat these interlocking crises.

As Charlotte Mbuh of the Geneva Learning Foundation says, “We hope that the chorus of voices will grow to strengthen the case for why and how investment in human resources for health is likely to be a ‘best buy’ for community-focused efforts to build the climate resilience of public health systems.”

Join us for Teach to Reach 10 on June 20-21, 2024, where over 20,000 community-based health workers will share their experiences and strategies to combat climate impacts on health.

Let’s ensure these crucial perspectives move from the margins to the heart of the global climate debate! 🌱💉🌏 #ClimateCrisis #HealthWorkers #COP29 #TeachToReach #ClimateHealth #LocalAction #CommunityHealth

Get the full PDF here https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11194918

Climate change and health: Health workers on climate, community, and the urgent need for action

🌟 Exciting news, health heroes! 🌟 Teach to Reach Questions start today, and we want to hear from YOU! 🗣️💡

Request your invitation now to start receiving and answering Teach to Reach questions today! 🎓📚
👉 https://www.learning.foundation/teachtoreach

Join us on a transformative learning journey as we countdown to Teach to Reach 10, the groundbreaking event connecting over 20,000 health workers worldwide. 🌍🤝

By sharing your experiences and insights, you’ll:

✅ Help colleagues learn and drive change

✅ Gain wisdom from a global community of peers

✅ Earn certification as a Teach to Reach Contributor

✅ Be recognized as our Guest of Honor at the main event on 20-21 June 2024

From immunization and climate health to NTDs and digital innovation, each question is a chance to reflect, share, and grow. 🌱💭

Your voice matters. Your story can inspire change. 💪🏥

Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of global health.

#TeachtoReach #HealthWorkers #HealthHeroes #PeerLearning #KnowledgeSharing #GlobalHealth #VaccinesWork #EndMalaria #BeatNTDs #ClimateCrisis

The Geneva Learning Foundation and Uniting to Combat NTDs Partner to Amplify Voices of Local Health Workers in the Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases
https://unitingtocombatntds.org/en/news-and-views/the-geneva-learning-foundation-and-uniting-to-combat-ntds-partner-to-amplify-voices-of-local-health-workers-in-the-fight-against-neglected-tropical-diseases/

Geneva, Switzerland, 24 May April 2024 – The Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF) and Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (Uniting) are pleased to announce a new partnership to elevate the voices and experiences of local health workers in the global effort to control and eliminate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).

This collaboration kicks off with TGLF’s flagship event, Teach to Reach 10, on 20-21 June 2024, which will focus on the critical intersection of climate change and health, with a spotlight on NTDs.

Teach to Reach is the world’s largest community-driven peer learning event for health workers. It brings together thousands of health professionals, primarily from low- and middle-income countries, to share experiences, learn from each other, and drive local action on pressing health challenges.

In the lead-up to Teach to Reach 10, health workers will share their experiences in tackling NTDs in a changing climate. These grassroots perspectives will inform the agenda and discussions at the June event, ensuring that the voices of those most affected are at the center.

Uniting to Combat NTDs, a global advocacy and resource mobilisation organisation, will be an active participant at Teach to Reach 10, listening to and learning from the experiences shared by health workers. These insights will inform Uniting’s ongoing efforts to mobilize resources and political will to reach everyone affected by NTDs.

“Partnering with The Geneva Learning Foundation and Teach to Reach opens up a vital channel for us to hear directly from frontline health workers about the challenges they face and the solutions they are pioneering. Their experiences must guide our collective efforts to beat NTDs in a changing climate and achieve health equity,” said Thoko Elphick-Pooley, Executive Director of Uniting to Combat NTDs.

“Local health workers are our eyes and ears on the ground. They see firsthand how climate change is impacting health in their communities, including the spread of NTDs. By partnering with Uniting to Combat NTDs, we aim to bring these critical frontline insights to global conversations on climate and health,” said Reda Sadki, Executive Director of The Geneva Learning Foundation.

NTDs, a group of 21 diseases that disproportionately affect the world’s most marginalized communities, are especially sensitive to climatic changes. Rising temperatures, altered rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events are expected to intensify transmission and spread of many NTDs.
Strengthening local health systems and empowering frontline health workers will be key to building resilience against these diseases in a warming world.
Through this partnership, The Geneva Learning Foundation and Uniting to Combat NTDs aim to ensure that the knowledge, insights, and expertise of local health workers shape the global agenda on climate change and NTDs.

The shared purpose is to drive more effective, equitable, and locally-led action to control and eliminate these diseases, so that no one is left behind.

The Geneva Learning Foundation is a Swiss non-profit organization with the mission to develop and implement new ways to learn and lead to tackle critical threats to our societies.

Uniting to Combat NTDs is a collective of invested, interested and dedicated partners, working together to fulfil the London Declaration on Neglected Tropical Diseases.

50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunization
https://redasadki.me/2024/05/27/50-years-of-the-expanded-programme-on-immunization/

The Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF) is pleased to announce its first-ever media partnership with Devex, the leading media platform for the global development community, for the upcoming Teach to Reach 10 event on June 20-21, 2024.

Follow the link to read the full announcement: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/devex-first-media-partner-teach-reach-peer-stute