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Child Family Health International (CFHI)

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.

03/12/2026

Let’s join Anna Ngo in another “Day in the Life” video as she helps support Village Health Teams in Mukono, Uganda! 🌍

In Uganda, Village Health Teams (VHTs) play a vital role in strengthening community health systems. Elected by their communities and trained in partnership with the Ministry of Health and local organizations, VHT members serve as a trusted first point of contact—providing health education, conducting home visits, supporting immunization efforts, facilitating referrals, and promoting safe water and sanitation practices.

Their work demonstrates how community-based leadership advances access, trust, and continuity of care at the village level.
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Interested in learning alongside local partners and engaging with health systems beyond traditional clinical settings? Explore CFHI’s program in Uganda, along with our other “Off The Beaten Path” global health opportunities, and discover how immersive, ethically grounded experiences can deepen your understanding of community-centered care.

Learn more at the link in our bio or at cfhi.org/off-the-beaten-path-programs/

03/10/2026

Pre-CUGH 2026 Conference Opportunity!

Reanimating Fair Trade Learning for the Current Moment: Theory and Practice
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 1:00-5:00 pm (with post-retreat networking session 5:00-7:00 pm)
Georgetown University's Capitol Campus, Washington, DC

Facilitated by the Community-Based Global Learning Collaborative in partnership with Child Family Health International. Co-hosted by Georgetown University's Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching, and Service

Interested in learning more about the theory that shapes Fair Trade Learning (FTL) and better understanding how to apply it? Join this half-day in-person retreat to explore how FTL is being applied and how it can be adapted to your program(s), policies, practices, and strategy. Open to all community-based global learning educators.

Stay for our post-retreat networking session (included in registration) sponsored by ISEP Study Abroad!

Facilitated by Samantha Brandauer, Associate Provost and Executive Director of the Center for Global Study and Engagement at Dickinson College, and co-director of the Community-Based Global Learning Collaborative, and Carolina Bolaños Palmieri, Director of Programs at Child Family Health International (CFHI) and Associate Director for the InterAmerican Center for Global Health in Costa Rica.

Questions? Email Mike Bishop at cbglcollab@gmail.com

03/08/2026

Today, on International Women’s Day, we honor the generations of women who have shaped medicine, public health, and the sciences—often advancing knowledge and care in the face of structural barriers and inequitable access to opportunity.

From early pioneers like Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell and Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler to today’s clinicians, researchers, and community health leaders, women have transformed how care is delivered, research is conducted, and health systems respond to community needs. Their leadership continues to strengthen health equity efforts across local and global contexts.

At CFHI, we recognize that advancing global health education is inseparable from advancing gender equity. We remain committed to inclusive learning environments, ethical partnerships, and expanding pathways for women to lead and innovate in medicine and science.

03/06/2026

📣Upcoming Event Announcement!

CFHI Open House: Preparing for Your Global Health Journey ✈️🩺
📅 April 1, 2026, at 4:30 PM Pacific Time / 7:30 PM Eastern Time

If you are still considering your summer or fall plans, we invite you to join CFHI for a welcoming and interactive information session to learn more about our global health programs. During this session, you will connect directly with members of the CFHI team, meet with alumni, and gain a clearer understanding of what to expect before, during, and after your experience abroad.

We will discuss program structure, clinical and community-based learning components, ethical engagement practices, health and safety considerations, and how to prepare for meaningful participation within our long-standing, locally led partnerships. There will also be dedicated time for live questions and open conversation.

This event is designed for students exploring CFHI programs, as well as those already enrolled and preparing to travel. Bring your questions, curiosity, and enthusiasm as you take the next step in your global health journey!

Sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nmwrFO7LTZqnPnyYHbgtoQ #/registration

03/04/2026

✍️ 🇿🇦 Reflections on Global Health in Cape Town, South Africa

Eva-Labelle Kenmo, a Princeton junior studying neuroscience on the pre-med track with a minor in global health and health policy, joined CFHI’s Global Health in Cape Town program in Summer 2025. Through immersive hospital placements at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and Victoria Hospital, she observed a wide range of surgical procedures, participated in clinical handovers, and gained firsthand insight into how social determinants shape health outcomes.

Beyond the clinical setting, Eva-Labelle formed meaningful connections with her host family and cohort while exploring Cape Town’s rich cultural and historical landscape—an experience she describes as transformative and professionally enriching.

Interested in gaining an ethical, community-engaged global health experience? Learn more about CFHI programs and upcoming deadlines at cfhi.org/program and cfhi.org/program/country-south-africa/ - and let the world change you!

03/02/2026

🌱 Foundations of Global Health Practice: Commentary on Asset-Based Community Engagement

For more than three decades, CFHI has helped shape the field of ethical, community-engaged global health education through practice-informed research and scholarship. This month’s Foundations of Global Health Practice features Dr. Jessica Evert, CFHI’s Global Medical Director, who reflects on Asset-Based Global Health Engagement (ABCE) and how it informs the foundations of CFHI's work.

CFHI uses ABCE as a framework for its immersion programs. Local teams map assets and allow participants to immerse themselves within organizations and alongside professionals and community members who are effective at addressing health disparities, access, and human rights.

View Dr. Evert's commentary below and engage with us on social media to continue the conversation!

This video is also available tge CFHI YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gey-Tx47yxE&feature=youtu.be

02/28/2026

Celebrating National Oral Health Month in the Philippines! 🇵🇭 Thank you for the wonderful collaboration!

02/27/2026

Let’s join Anna Ngo for a “Day in the Life” doing global health work in Mukono, Uganda! 🌍

The morning starts off simple: getting ready for the day, sharing breakfast at the office, and studying the Luganda language to stay connected to the local language and community. Mornings are often focused on administrative work, research, and lesson planning — the behind-the-scenes effort that keeps programs running smoothly.

After lunch, the day shifts to the field in Mukono District. Village home visits with Village Health Teams (VHTs) offer meaningful connection and insight into community-led health initiatives. Later, a quarterly oral health training brings people together to strengthen knowledge and improve local health outcomes.

As the sun sets, it’s a drive back past children returning home from school, dinner shared with the guards, a volleyball game with neighbors, and finally — website edits to close out the day.

Global health work is dynamic, relational, and deeply rooted in community. Every day looks different — but each one reflects collaboration, learning, and commitment.

Mukono is one of CFHI’s Off The Beaten Path Programs. Exploring global health in less touristy destinations allows for unique insights into cultural and health system realities. These CFHI global health destinations speak to scholars who want to explore a road less traveled. Learn more here: cfhi.org/off-the-beaten-path-programs/

02/26/2026

Webinar Recording Available: Evolving Definitions of Global Health

CFHI recently hosted a thought-provoking webinar, exploring how definitions of global health are evolving to meet today’s complex realities. Panelists revisited the influential 2009 Lancet definition while engaging with critiques from colleagues in low- and middle-income countries and examining a newly proposed framework that advances the equitable protection and improvement of both population and planetary health. The discussion highlighted the importance of integrating policy, health security, human rights, environmental sustainability, and social determinants of health into education and practice, alongside CUGH’s “Five Ps” model connecting people, planet, priorities, policies, and practice.

Together, the conversation reaffirmed CFHI’s commitment to ethical, community-centered global health education that continues to evolve alongside the field.

If you were unable to join us live or would like to revisit the discussion, you may view the full webinar on CFHI’s YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/Gey-Tx47yxE

02/25/2026

“The Parkinson School is using the Pillars of Global Health curriculum as part of our preparatory seminar for our upcoming study abroad program. We believe that it is an effective and efficient method for delivering some basic information on global health definitions, ethics, and best practices to our students before they engage in a global internship experience. This is particularly important as we have students from a number of disciplines participating in the program. The Pillars curriculum helps to assure us everyone is on the same page and has a common language they can use when discussing global health. It is also simple enough that the undergraduate students in our program can understand it without oversimplifying the content, making it engaging for our graduate students as well.”

Interested in becoming one of the many institutions that leverage CFHI's Pillars of Global Health as Pre-Departure training, Global Health course enhancement, and more? Learn more about Pillars of Global Health and ways it can benefit your students here: cfhi.org/pillars-of-global-health/

02/24/2026

Application Deadline Reminder: Summer in Ghana for Academic Credit (Summer Session 1)

**Applications submitted by March 1 will receive priority consideration. The final deadline is March 15.**

Through the ISEP Study Abroad/CFHI partnership, students spend five weeks living in Accra, Ghana, gaining academic credit while engaging directly with local health systems. The program combines structured experiential learning with strictly observational clinical and public health placements, in alignment with CFHI’s commitment to ethical best practices in global health. Participants integrate into local healthcare teams by shadowing providers, joining rounds, and observing patient encounters.

Beyond the clinical setting, the program offers meaningful opportunities to engage with Ghana’s cultural context while developing professional competencies essential for future careers in health and medicine.

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your global health perspective while earning academic credit.

https://search.isepstudyabroad.org/Program/Detail/35ec2066-6512-4f4f-aa4c-04a8110fb3a5?ProgramTypeId=2

02/23/2026

Happy Study Abroad Day! 🌍🎓

Today, we celebrate the transformative power of international education and the students, educators, and partners who make global learning possible. At CFHI, study abroad is more than travel—it is an opportunity to engage thoughtfully with communities, strengthen intercultural humility, and deepen understanding of health systems through ethical, community-centered experiential learning.

Across our program sites, students participate in structured, supervised observational placements that prioritize respect and reciprocity. Through guided reflection and mentorship from local health professionals, participants gain insight into the social, cultural, environmental, and policy contexts that shape health outcomes worldwide.

On Study Abroad Day, we reaffirm our commitment to increasing access to global health education, advancing equity in international learning, and preparing future health leaders to approach their work with integrity and compassion.

To our students, alumni, faculty partners, and global colleagues—thank you for being part of a community dedicated to responsible global engagement.

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