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Transformative Global Health Education 🌍
Built on community, reciprocity & real-world impact.

Join us and “Let the World Change You.”
https://linktr.ee/CFHI || 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Org.

01/26/2026

We’re excited to welcome the 2026 CFHI Alumni Advisor Cohort! 🎉 🌍

Through the Alumni Advisor Program, CFHI alumni bring their lived experience, professional insight, and commitment to ethical global engagement to support current and prospective students. As mentors, advisors, and ambassadors, this cohort plays a vital role in strengthening our global learning community—guiding participants as they prepare for and engage in meaningful, community-centered global health experiences.

This year, we welcome 18 new Alumni Advisors who will be supporting CFHI participants in all 10 CFHI countries. Get to know them below!

We are grateful for your leadership, dedication, and continued connection to Child Family Health International as we shape the next generation of global health practitioners together. 💙✨

Learn more about our Alumni Advisor Program here: https://www.cfhi.org/alumni-advisor-program/

01/23/2026

🧠 Research Highlight | 30+ Years of Global Health Thought Leadership

For more than three decades, Child Family Health International (CFHI) has helped shape the field of ethical, community-engaged global health education through practice-informed research and scholarship.

This month’s Research Highlight features Dr. Jessica Evert, CFHI’s Global Medical Director, who reflects on Asset-Based Global Health Engagement in a short informational video grounded in her widely cited journal article, “The Ethics of Asset-Based Global Health Education Programs.”

Published in the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry (2015), the article outlines CFHI’s asset-based approach to global health education—one that intentionally challenges historical power imbalances between the Global North and Global South. Rather than focusing on deficits, this framework centers local expertise, community strengths, and long-term partnership. Dr. Evert highlights core ethical principles that continue to guide CFHI’s work today, including humility, reciprocity, sustainability, transparency, nonmaleficence, respect for persons, and social justice.

Drawing on CFHI’s decades of experience integrating learners into existing health systems and community contexts, the article demonstrates how ethical global health education can foster mutual benefit—supporting meaningful learning while advancing locally led priorities and capacity building. This work has helped inform best practices across global health education, particularly in conversations around experiential learning and responsible engagement.

🎥 Watch the video to learn more about Asset-Based Global Health Engagement and how CFHI’s research continues to inform ethical global health education worldwide: https://youtube.com/shorts/4pdyRtkax4Y?feature=share

👉 Explore CFHI’s full library of Global Health Resources—including peer-reviewed research, educational tools, and thought leadership shaped by 30+ years of partnership-driven work: https://www.cfhi.org/publications/

01/21/2026

Alongside a transformative global health education experience, the CFHI program participants in the Global Health in the Philippines program 🇵🇭 engage deeply with local culture, traditions, and community life. 🌏🤝

Guided by CFHI’s Global Team and in close collaboration with local partners, students move beyond the classroom—building meaningful relationships, participating in cultural activities, and gaining a richer understanding of the social, cultural, and community contexts that shape health and well-being.

Now is the perfect time to start planning a global health experience, internship, or practicum for Summer 2026 ☀️📚 CFHI’s Global Health in the Philippines program offers a unique opportunity to engage ethically and thoughtfully with local health systems and communities—and scholarships are available!

🔗 Learn more: https://www.cfhi.org/program/global-health-in-the-philippines/

01/19/2026

Bethany Petersen, CFHI Assistant Director for Health & Safety, was recently selected to serve on the Steering Committee for the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Academia Sector Committee.

In this position, Bethany will be supporting benchmarking efforts to drive shared learning and insights with colleagues throughout the field. We’re excited to continue deepening our relationships with our partners in OSAC and look forward to advancing our work together!

Learn more about how CFHI is leading Health & Safety in the field of Global Health!
https://www.cfhi.org/safety/

01/16/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Ma. Theresa, the winner of this year’s CFHI Alumni Photo Contest! 📸

This powerful image captures a meaningful moment from her immersive experience with CFHI’s Global Health in the Philippines program—reflecting the relationships, learning, and cross-cultural engagement that define ethical global health education. We are grateful to Ma. Theresa, for sharing this snapshot of her journey and for allowing us a glimpse into the impact of place-based, community-engaged learning.

We also extend our sincere thanks to all of the photo contest finalists and the many alumni who submitted photos. The creativity and thoughtfulness behind each submission made this a close and inspiring competition, and we are continually energized by the lasting connections our alumni carry forward from their CFHI experiences.

Theresa Asi

01/16/2026

Led by Dr. Geoffrey Anguyo, CFHI Medical Director for Kabale, Uganda, the Mobile Health Clinic for the Indigenous Batwa community provides vital healthcare support to a population displaced from their ancestral forest lands. This initiative is one of many CFHI Community Health Grants implemented by our dedicated Global Team and supported through long-standing community partnerships. CFHI students also have the opportunity to engage with these projects as part of their global health experience—learning directly from community-led, context-driven models of care.

“This grant supported mobile health clinics for the Batwa, an Indigenous community displaced from their ancestral forest lands three decades ago. In its second year, the project delivered three major clinics and 15 follow-up clinics, reaching individuals with chronic conditions including HIV, diabetes, hypertension, and palliative care needs. Beyond providing essential care in a setting where access is limited, the clinics offered meaningful learning opportunities for CFHI students—highlighting the resilience of the Batwa community and the importance of humility and social justice in global health practice.”
— Dr. Geoffrey Anguyo, CFHI Medical Director for Kabale, Uganda

In 2026, CFHI is committed to awarding $24,000 in Community Health Project Grants, supporting locally led initiatives like this one that advance health equity and strengthen access to care. We invite you to support these efforts and help ensure community-identified priorities continue to guide global health action.

🔗 Support CFHI Community Health Grants: cfhi.org/donate

Reminder: Off the Beaten Path Global Health Programs—including Kabale and Mukono, Uganda—are given priority for scholarships.

01/14/2026

During their global health experiences, CFHI students have the opportunity to observe and learn alongside local healthcare professionals whose expertise is deeply rooted in the community context and their own lived experiences. These moments extend far beyond clinical observation—they offer insight into diverse healthcare systems, culturally responsive care, and the values that guide practice in different settings.

Just as importantly, these exchanges foster meaningful relationships built on mutual respect, shared learning, and collaboration. Through mentorship, dialogue, and everyday interactions, students gain not only professional knowledge but also lasting connections that shape their perspectives as future health professionals and global citizens.

At CFHI, we believe ethical global health education is grounded in partnership—where learning is reciprocal, and relationships endure long after the program ends.

(Pictured: Ana Ongtengco, fourth-year medical student, in the CFHI Global Health in Tarija, Bolivia, program with Dr. Moscoso, Psychiatrist)

01/12/2026

📣 Funding Opportunity Alert: CFHI Global Health Scholarships

CFHI is pleased to offer scholarships for both in-person and virtual CFHI Global Health programs, supporting participation in electives, practicums, and internships worldwide. Since 2000, CFHI has awarded over $1.1 million in scholarships, expanding access to ethical, community-engaged global health education for learners from diverse backgrounds.

🗓 Application Deadline: February 6, 2026

💡 Tips to strengthen your application:
✔ Apply at least 3 months before your program start date
✔ Submit a strong Letter of Recommendation
✔ Include documentation demonstrating financial need
✔ Clearly articulate why this experience would be transformative for you
✔ Select multiple program options, as scholarship availability may vary by location

If you are committed to CFHI’s mission and eager to grow as a future leader in health, we encourage you to apply.
🔗 Learn more and apply: cfhi.org/scholarships

01/09/2026

“Thanks to the generous support of the Thomas Hall Global Health Scholarship, I had the opportunity to learn from and work alongside the dedicated team at Kigezi Healthcare Foundation (KIHEFO) — an experience that has profoundly impacted both my personal and professional journey.

Over the course of the program, I was able to shadow healthcare providers in a variety of settings: a maternal health clinic, an HIV clinic, a regional hospital, and a mobile clinic that served over 800 rural patients. These experiences deepened my understanding of Uganda’s health system and the innovative ways it is addressing common barriers to wellness.

Beyond the clinical work, I also took part in community outreach initiatives such as the Rabbit Project, which supports economic empowerment and food security for underserved communities.

This internship was a powerful introduction to global health and has inspired me to stay engaged in this work long term. I was especially moved by the commitment of local physicians to serve their communities with compassion and perseverance.

KIHEFO’s mission—to bring care directly to those most in need—has renewed my dedication to global health, health equity, and becoming the kind of physician who listens, connects, and advocates for sustainable change. I am forever grateful for this experience and excited to carry these lessons forward into my medical training and beyond. 🌍💙” -Elizabeth Marhefka, Thomas Hall 4-Week Place-Based Program Scholarship (Kabale, Uganda)

CFHI helps connect students with trusted, community-based partners around the world—fostering ethical global health learning while strengthening locally led health systems. These experiences inspire future health professionals to listen deeply, engage responsibly, and remain committed to health equity.

Discover all CFHI has to offer — including programs and scholarships — and support our mission at cfhi.org!

01/07/2026

Each year, CFHI dedicates a portion of our budget to Community Health Grants—direct investments in locally led initiatives (under leadership by CFHI Global Team members) that address pressing health priorities and strengthen community resilience.

One such grant supported Project GINHAWA: Strengthening Mental Wellness in the Health Workforce in Alabat, Quezon, Philippines, where the Alabat Municipal Health Office convened a grassroots seminar for frontline health workers. The initiative focused on mental health awareness, stigma reduction, early recognition of mental health concerns, and practical strategies to support well-being within the health workforce—recognizing that caring for communities begins with caring for those who serve them.

In 2025, CFHI awarded $23,000 in Community Health Grants to CFHI Global Team-led projects around the world. If you’d like to help sustain and expand initiatives like this one, consider supporting CFHI’s mission: donate at CFHI.org/donate.

01/06/2026

📸 CFHI Alumni Photo Contest: Julie Bravo
🇿🇦 Cape Town, South Africa (June 2025)

"My favorite memories from the South Africa trip were the wine tours in Franschhoek and the sunset at Camps Bay. Both were surreal experiences because the views were so pretty, like a painting or picture, I couldn’t believe I was seeing them with my own eyes."

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How to vote:
❤ Like your favorite photo(s) - you can vote for more than one!
📤 Share and comment to help boost a contestant’s chances of winning

🗓 Voting closes January 16th at 12:00 PM ET.
Votes from Instagram and Facebook will be tallied, and the winner will be announced shortly after.

01/06/2026

📸 CFHI Alumni Photo Contest: Ma Theresa
🇵🇭 Philippines (June-July 2025)

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How to vote:
❤ Like your favorite photo(s) - you can vote for more than one!
📤 Share and comment to help boost a contestant’s chances of winning

🗓 Voting closes January 16th at 12:00 PM ET.
Votes from Instagram and Facebook will be tallied, and the winner will be announced shortly after.

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