Pathfinder International

10/16/2025

When Nigerian women have the capital and influence to lead, we don’t just close gaps, we unlock new possibilities for communities, economies, and generations to come. Every crisis — from climate to health — carries a choice: repeat the patterns of exclusion or choose a new path led by women. Women&Co is Nigeria choosing differently.

10/14/2025

Mobile health clinics are a high-impact innovation that literally drive lifesaving care right to the doorsteps of communities often left behind by the traditional health system.

At Pathfinder, we're passionate about making healthcare accessible to everyone. That's why, through our J-Matassa program in rural Niger, we're using this approach to overcome the huge hurdles of time and travel costs. We're currently reaching thousands of people with a full, integrated service package, including:

• prenatal consultations
• family planning
• childhood vaccinations
• sexually transmitted disease services

“In times of limited resources, mobile services offer a flexible, efficient, and equitable response, bringing essential care directly to communities, while increasing access to health services for all,” said Dr. Asma Gali, Pathfinder’s Country Director in Niger.
Read more: https://bit.ly/46K4Nyk

10/13/2025

We are thrilled to announce the official launch of Women&Co in Nigeria later this month! This initiative will convene women leaders from diverse sectors and communities to co-design innovative solutions at the critical intersection of women’s health and climate resilience.

We look forward to building a powerful platform for change. Stay tuned as we amplify the voices and solutions of the incredible women leading this charge!

Learn more about Women&Co: https://bit.ly/4gzrE2F

10/11/2025

Today, on International Day of the Girl Child, and every day, we amplify the call for equality, opportunity, and dignity for every girl, everywhere.

We see the formidable challenges, dangers, and injustices girls worldwide face. But we also see something more powerful: the immense opportunity their leadership, resilience, and potential bring.

Our CEO, Dr. Tabinda Sarosh, recently joined Kate Roberts on her podcast "S*x, Body, and Soul” to dive deep into these critical issues. Drawing from her experience as a health practitioner and women's rights advocate, Dr. Sarosh discusses how deeply rooted patriarchal systems and social norms often leave women’s and girls’ health and rights neglected.

Simply bringing healthcare to girls isn't enough—we must think bigger about what they need to truly thrive and lead.

The answer lies in systems change: working with communities, governments, and health workers to build long-term solutions that stick and creating supportive ecosystems the offer quality healthcare alongside things like birth certificaties, bank accounts, business opportunities, and legal protections.

Want to hear the full, inspiring conversation? Listen here: https://bit.ly/46QAEfA
Or read about it on substack! https://bit.ly/3J1TzMt

10/10/2025

Women&Co is Pathfinder’s bold new chapter and innovation platform for women to co-design and lead sustainable solutions and businesses. Women&Co is purpose-built for the realities of our today:

• Struggling local economies in which men and women both need to earn in order to support their families and lift up their communities.
• An emerging younger generation with new demands and ideas about how they want to live and lead.
• Governments seeking to strengthen communities and make faster progress toward national goals during a period of unparalleled global uncertainty and constant climate disruption.
• Systems that demand integrated, multi-sectoral solutions that move everyone forward together and consistently develop their workforce for a new era.

Find out more and join our community: https://bit.ly/4gzrE2F

10/08/2025

Last week, we celebrated and bid farewell to Dr. Mengistu Asnake, a true public health champion who has dedicated 26 years of service to Pathfinder Ethiopia.

From his early days as a physician to his remarkable leadership as Country Representative and global advocate, Dr. Mengistu has been the heart of our mission—guiding programs that have touched millions of lives, strengthened health systems, and inspired generations of leaders.

His vision, compassion, and unwavering commitment to communities across Ethiopia and beyond have left a legacy that will continue to shape the future of reproductive health and rights for years to come. Thank you, Dr. Mengistu, for your extraordinary leadership and dedication. You will forever be part of the Pathfinder family.

10/07/2025

Unlike models driven by external agendas, Women&Co starts with what women and communities need and demand now—solving immediate problems while rethinking and reshaping systems to meet the demands of a changing world. This approach ensures that innovations are not isolated disruptions, but are embedded in existing systems so that solutions are sustainable, scalable, and nationally relevant. By innovating across three distinct timeframes of pathways for change, we ensure we are solving problems now while shaping a better future.

Find out more and join our community: https://bit.ly/4gzrE2F

10/06/2025

Vous êtes invités ! Rejoignez-nous le 23 octobre pour « 10 ans d’Actions, d’Engagement pour la SSRAJ dans une approche inclusive à Kinshasa : Bilan, Voix des Acteurs et Perspectives ».

Ce webinaire marque la clôture du projet “Droits en Santé S*xuelle et Reproductive des Adolescents et Jeunes à Kinshasa” (DSSR Ado-Jeunes), financé par la Fondation Packard. Pendant une décennie, ce projet a œuvré pour améliorer l’accès des jeunes, y compris les plus marginalisés, à des services de santé sexuelle et reproductive de qualité. À travers les témoignages des acteurs clés – représentants du gouvernement, ONG partenaires, jeunes leaders et membres du projet – nous reviendrons sur les acquis, les défis, les innovations et les perspectives de pérennisation. Ce moment d’échange vise aussi à inspirer d’autres initiatives en RDC et ailleurs.

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Ce webinaire marque la clôture du projet “Droits en Santé S*xuelle et Reproductive des Adolescents et Jeunes à Kinshasa” (DSSR Ado-Jeunes), financé par la

10/03/2025

Last week, in honor of , we celebrated an incredible field agent working to increase access to sexual and reproductive health services and information in rural : Dr. Anne Kumakamba.

Dr. Anne supports the National Reproductive Health Program in coordinating the Multisectoral Nutrition and Health Project in Bandundu, Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. This project is implemented by SANRU and Pathfinder International with funding from the World Bank through the Health System Development Program Management Unit (UG-PDSS). Dr. Anne travels through rural areas by motorcycle, often covering more than 300 km of difficult terrain, to strengthen the skills of health workers and ensure the provision of quality services.

During August and September 2025, Dr. Anne supervised clinical mentoring activities in family planning in the health zones of Bagata, Bandundu, Kikongo, and SIA. Through this initiative, experienced mentors support less experienced mentees build their capacity for providing family planning information and services. Each health zone has four trained mentors—in total, 16 mentors have been mobilized to train 40 mentees.

The leadership and dedication of health workers like Dr. Anne is critical for encouraging informed choices about sexual and reproductive health, raising awareness about different contraceptive methods, and identifying and addressing barriers to care. Today—and every day—we are grateful to Dr. Anne and all of our local partners for driving impact and scaling sustainable solutions for better health.

10/03/2025

We were honored to join the 5th Arab Forum for Cultural Heritage 2025, hosted by the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) in Sharjah, UAE! This critical forum highlighted the essential role of women and youth in cultural heritage conservation and innovation.

Noha El Sebaie, Pathfinder's Country Manager for Egypt and Jordan, proudly represented Pathfinder on a panel discussion that linked cultural heritage to sustainable livelihoods. She showcased how we're advancing community engagement in sustainable livelihoods across the Middle East & North Africa region with examples from:

🍃 The Women-Led Climate Resilience program in Egypt - https://bit.ly/3KvStJ9

💵 The Improving Leadership and Employability Among Underserved Populations program in Jordan - https://bit.ly/4nSA082

These initiatives clearly demonstrate that integrating heritage, resilience, and economic opportunity is key to strengthening communities and ensuring inclusive development.

We remain committed to working alongside our local and international partners to promote approaches that prioritize the leadership of women and youth and contribute to sustainable progress across the region.

09/30/2025

We know that when women lead, sustainable progress isn't just possible—it's inevitable.

That's why Pathfinder is building on decades of experience working with women and their communities to launch Women&Co!

Women&Co is our new innovation platform for women to co-design and lead sustainable solutions that unlock new opportunities in women's:

🌟Health
🌟Climate Resilience
🌟Economic Power
🌟Agency

We're thrilled that Madiha Latif, our Vice President of Strategic Engagement and Innovation, is helping to lead Pathfinder into this bold next chapter.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4mMqPVU

09/29/2025

For decades Pathfinder has been working toward a world where everyone can thrive and shape their own future. Our trusted local leadership and deep relationships have grown into a community-led, systems-wide approach.

And today we announce our new mission: To catalyze women-led, locally grounded sustainable solutions that strengthen communities - enabling women to navigate change, shape their own futures, and lead healthy lives.

Women&Co is our innovation platform for women innovators, changemakers, and leaders to co-design and lead sustainable solutions and businesses.