Child Family Health International (CFHI)

10/13/2025

Join a free online symposium focused on pressing Planetary Health issues: “Addressing the Triple Environmental Crisis: A Way Forward” on October 14 from 1pm to 4pm New York time.

Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LwibnFN-QR2w2J7DRQEyZg

10/09/2025

Free Livestream on the Global Burden of Disease 💻 join the conversation! The next round of results from the Global Burden of Disease Collaboration will be launched at the upcoming World Health Summit in Berlin. A free livestream of the keynote address by IHME Director Christopher J. L. Murray will be available at 7:00AM PT on Sunday, October 12.

https://www.youtube.com/live/qPOiL7kJuyU

10/03/2025

encompasses food systems science and leadership. The Lancet and EAT combine forces on a powerful new Commission.

The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission on healthy, sustainable, and just food systems presents new evidence-based insights on nutrition and human health, within safe and just planetary boundaries. New to this Commission are updates to the planetary health diet, measurement and assessment of the impact food....

10/01/2025

At CFHI, we're committed to building a global health community that is richer with diverse perspectives and voices. That's why we're proud to offer scholarships specifically for students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in a global community where you'll learn directly from local leaders around the world and build a network that will last a lifetime. If you're ready to put your passion into action, this scholarship is your chance to shine.

Learn more about our HBCU Scholarship and apply today.

Trainee in video: Robel Tesfay

Link: https://www.cfhi.org/scholarships/

09/30/2025

This is it! Today is the final day to apply for our Faculty Development Workshop in Costa Rica.

The application deadline is September 30, 2025, and the window closes tonight. If you've been considering this professional development opportunity, now is the time to act. Don't miss your chance to join us in Costa Rica to learn how to integrate experiential learning into your curriculum.

Apply now: https://www.cfhi.org/program/faculty-development-workshop/

09/28/2025

Consortium of Universities for Global Health Reflection in Global Health Contest is accepting submissions! Deadline January 1, 2026.

Get your essay, artwork, music and other expression ready! Win a live presentation at CUGH2026, free conference admission, and travel stipend!

09/28/2025

Do you want to travel the world while developing yourself professionally and personally? CFHI offers Global Health immersion - embedding undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students in hospitals, clinics and public health organizations worldwide. These month-long opportunities facilitate insight into how healthcare is delivered around the world while advancing your cross-cultural adaptability and international perspective.

Today we are spotlighting our opportunities in La Paz, Bolivia. Bolivia has made huge gains in ensuring health as a human right and integrating traditional practices into healthcare protocols. Choose between a focus on pediatric care or women’s health for your month in Bolivia!

Learn more and apply now with the link in our bio!

09/27/2025

The Faculty Development Workshop DEADLINE is ONLY THREE days away! The application window for the workshop in Costa Rica closes on September 30, 2025.

This is your final chance to join us from January 24-31, 2026, to learn the "how-to's" of integrating experiential learning into your global health curriculum. You'll leave with practical skills in everything from developing learning outcomes to navigating logistical and safety considerations.

Tag a colleague who would be a great fit for this workshop!

Apply now: https://www.cfhi.org/program/faculty-development-workshop/

09/25/2025

We're so excited to share that we've updated our scholarships and simplified the application process. Our goal is to make it easier for you to get the financial support you need to pursue your global health education.

Here's what you need to know about the new process:

– One Application is All It Takes: Instead of applying multiple times, you now only need to submit one single application to be considered for every scholarship you are eligible for.

– Simplified Review Process: No more juggling different deadlines! We'll now announce scholarship awards three times a year—in November, March, and June. Just make sure to apply at least three months before your program starts.

These changes were made with you in mind. If you've already applied and think a new application would be better, feel free to resubmit.

We hope this helps you take the next step in your global health journey.

Apply today: https://www.cfhi.org/scholarships/

09/24/2025

See Global Health in Action in Quito, Ecuador with Child Family Health International (CFHI)!

In 2008 Ecuador made healthcare access a constitutional right - see health as a human right in action - embed yourself in the Ecuadorian health system in the historically rich capital city of Quito. Available to undergraduate students as an internship, to medical students as an international elective, and to Masters in Public Health students as a practicum. Spend a month in Quito exploring global health, cross-culturalism, and your passion!

https://www.cfhi.org/program/global-health-in-ecuador-quito/

09/22/2025

Warped maps lead to warped worldviews - The Mercator Projection developed in the 1500s continues to downsize and deprioritize Africa. The African Union, Speak Up Africa and others are lobbying for rightsizing maps and perspectives.

From map images to healthcare realities - authentic understanding of Africa is hard to get and essential - partners with local health and public health systems in South Africa, Ghana and Uganda to give you real world understanding and experience of the continent. We stand in solidarity with and encourage you to engage and unwarp yourself!

https://www.npr.org/2025/08/21/nx-s1-5508358/mercator-map-africa?utm_campaign=npr&utm_medium=social&utm_term=nprnews&utm_source=facebook.com

09/20/2025

Community Health Workers (CHW), a unique cadre of the healthcare workforce who reflect the cultural, linguistic, and ethnic background of those they help, have a huge role to play in identifying and supporting patients with mental illness. CHWs are able to bridge gaps in care that contribute to health disparities.

CFHI features the essential services provided by CHWs during our Global Health immersion opportunities in Uganda, India, Bolivia, Mexico and more. To see CHWs in action and learn how to scale these models - join a CFHI Global Health experience!

Read Full Article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)01484-9/abstract?dgcid=raven_jbs_etoc_email

Learn more about our Global Health opportunities: https://www.cfhi.org/program/

The deleterious effects of mental health conditions are often intensified for immigrants and newly arrived individuals, their families, and their communities.1 Although evidence-based mental health interventions such as psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy exist, access remains limited, and available s...