Pathfinder International

12/12/2025

We’re thrilled to celebrate a Pathfinder-supported health clinic in Dahshour, Egypt that just won the national “Building Trust in Primary Care Centers” award from the Ministry of Health and Population! This win reflects the power of Pathfinder’s Women-Led Climate Resilience model in Egypt, which achieves impact through:

✨ Leadership & Capacity Building: Training staff in communication skills to build community trust.

🌿 Sustainable Green Clinics Model: Piloting climate-friendly health care, a model now adopted by the Ministry of Health and Population.

Dr. Fatma Sayed Ali, Director of Dahshour clinic, shared: "The basic communication skills acquired from the training helped staff understand how to interact with patients and earn their trust."

Minister of Health and Population Dr. Abla El-Alfy visited the clinic, highlighting the green infrastructure; climate-conscious staff training; and focus on women's economic empowerment—the clinic features a loom women can use to develop their weaving skills, create products, and generate income.

This award validates our belief in sustainable health care that addresses the full spectrum of people lives.

Congratulations to the entire Dahshour team! Together, we're building a healthier, more sustainable future for Egyptian communities.

Find out more about the Women-Led Climate Resilience program in Egypt: https://bit.ly/3KvStJ9

12/11/2025

Women&Co has officially launched in Nigeria and we are thrilled to share this moment with our growing community. Over the past year, we have shaped an innovation platform that puts women's leadership at the center of solutions for health and climate.

In October, women leaders from across sectors came together to help refine the vision and priorities for Women&Co, contributing ideas that continue to guide our next steps.

In the months ahead, we will will spotlight the insights that emerged and the actions we are moving forward together.

To ground this journey in purpose, here is Pathfinder's Dr. Amina Aminu Dorayi on why Women&Co exists and why Nigeria is leading the way.

12/10/2025

Kano State, Nigeria faces critical health worker shortages—there are only 3 health workers per for every 10,000 people. This workforce gap puts immense strain on frontline staff, especially the Community Health Extension Workers ( ) at rural primary health centers.

To address this gap, Pathfinder and Impact Catalysts, in collaboration with government partners, are rolling out the Task Shifting and Task Sharing (TSTS) policy. This includes hands-on training in core primary health care competencies, from maternal and newborn health to family planning, immunization, and data use through clinical mentorship.

The initial results from this practical, supportive model are promising:

Health workforce shortages plague Kano state’s health system in Nigeria, where for every 10,000 people, there are only 3 health

12/09/2025

We proudly launched Women&Co in Nigeria last month—an innovation platform that powers women-led solutions at the intersection of health, climate, and economic resilience. Women&Co brings together women leaders from diverse sectors to accelerate women-led innovation.

As Dr. Adanna Steinacker, Senior Special Assistant to the President of Nigeria on Women’s Health said: “By building a community where women lead solutions across health, climate change, entrepreneurship and governance, Women&Co embodies the kind of collaboration and creativity that our nation needs to renew systems and unlock new possibilities.”

Read more: https://bit.ly/4pppgz5

Pathfinder International Nigeria has launched Women&Co Nigeria, an innovative platform designed to power women-led solutions

12/05/2025

In Ituri Province, DRC, social media has become a powerful tool for women and girls to promote their businesses, share expertise, and build strong community networks. However, digital violence and harassment often force them to disconnect from online spaces.

In response, Pathfinder DRC, with funding from the European Union through Enabel and in collaboration with Feconde (Congolese Women for Development), is implementing a campaign to eradicate digital violence against women and girls.
Launched in alignment with this year’s theme for of Activism against Gender-Based Violence— for Online Abuse—the campaign uses dialogues, educational sessions, and radio broadcasts to promote positive masculinity and gender equity. The campaign aims to mobilize communities, especially men, boys, and local leaders, to speak up against all forms of gender-based violence.

The campaign will run until December 10, and will reach more than 10,000 people across Ituri Province. Together, let’s put an end to online abuse!



UN Women Aimé Tshibanda Marie-Claude Mbuyi

12/04/2025

Climate change—and its downstream impacts on health, livelihoods, and wellbeing—is linked to increased rates of gender-based violence. Because of this disproportionate threat to women and girls, shifting harmful gender norms and practices is a critical component of building climate resilience.

In honor of of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we’re proud to share our new Toolkit for Applying a Gender-Transformative Approach to Women-Led Climate Resilience. Informed by our women-led climate resilience work in Bangladesh and Pakistan, this toolkit provides practical guidance for promoting women’s leadership and agency in improving community resilience to climate change and expanding access to quality health care.

Learn more about our impact and see if our approach is right for you: https://bit.ly/4ooHijJ

In honor of this of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we're highlighting our new Toolkit for Applying a Gender-Transformative Approach to Women-Led Climate Resilience.

12/03/2025

Coming up next Tuesday, December 9! Join Pathfinder International and the Global Green Growth Institute for our hybrid climate and health advocacy workshop in Addis Ababa.

Register on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3Y2bC95

Ethiopia has demonstrated commitment to building resilience to climate change. The Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP-II, 2024–2028) and the Building Climate-Resilient Health System (CRHS) Guidance aim to integrate climate resilience into health policies through enhanced multi-sectoral coordination and stronger adaptive capacity. However, systemic barriers—such as weak governance, limited climate data integration, funding shortages, and inadequate community engagement—hinder effective implementation.

Please join Pathfinder International and Global Green Growth Institute for a hybrid workshop on advancing the HNAP-II. This event will foster dialogue, share best practices, and mobilize stakeholders for HNAP-II operationalization.

12/02/2025

We recently joined a session at the African Regional Convening toward Women Deliver 2026. The session spotlighted the leadership of African women and youth in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights and community development through resilience, innovation, and advocacy that is reclaiming civic space and shaping policy.

Our own Lilian Githuka emphasized that evidence only creates impact when it is paired with lived experience. Without the voices of women, youth, and people with disabilities, data risks flattening reality rather than revealing it. Stories don’t just complement policy - they strengthen accountability and help direct resources to where change is most needed.

Progress takes root when communities are not treated as data points, but as co-creators of the narrative that informs decisions.

At Pathfinder International, this principle guides our work. From community-led programming to Women&Co, women innovators and grassroots leaders are centered as changemakers.

Because if a policy doesn’t work in people’s lives, it doesn’t work at all.

Grateful to AllAfrica Global Media and Melody Chironda for capturing these voices.


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Africa's fight for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender equality has never been more urgent, as hard-won gains are increasingly threatened by shrinking civic spaces, rising political hostility, and the withdrawal of global funding. These pressures are creating widening gaps in...

12/01/2025

We are celebrating a massive win for science this ! 🌍💉 Lenacapavir, the new twice-yearly injectable PrEP, is rolling out in countries like Zambia and Eswatini.

But even the best innovation medical fails if people are too afraid to walk into a clinic.

Whether it's the 37% of people living with HIV who battle internalized shame, or the discrimination faced by 49% of transgender people, judgment is blocking access to care.

Innovations save lives, but only if we build a world where people are safe to use them.

Read more: https://bit.ly/43R0LCr

11/26/2025

Exciting news! We’re proud to announce the launch of FemVive, the first venture under Women&Co, now live in !

FemVive is a community-first enterprise designed to transform markets and health systems by putting women at the center. Our model recruits, trains, and supports women to become entrepreneurs who deliver affordable, trusted health and wellness products—creating sustainable income streams and improving community health outcomes.

Why does this matter?
✔️ Women are often excluded from economic opportunities and healthcare access.
✔️ FemVive bridges this gap by building inclusive markets, driving economic resilience, and improving health equity.

We’re not just creating businesses—we’re creating impact ecosystems. Together, women form a connected enterprenuerial network that scales for lasting social and economic change.

Join us in making markets work for everyone. Let’s invest in women-led solutions that deliver measurable impact.

Interested in learning more? Get in touch with our team: contact@womenandco.pathfinder.org
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11/25/2025

According to the 2025 Gender Snapshot, violence against women and girls is one of the most pervasive—and preventable—human rights violations in the world.

Yet less than 1% of humanitarian funding is spent on gender-based violence prevention and response.

We can't afford to wait. In honor of of activism against gender-based violence, join us in calling for greater investment in proven pathways to women's agency and autonomy, including:

✔️ Comprehensive legal, social, and health system protections for survivors of gender-based violence.
✔️ Women's economic and financial empowerment.

11/24/2025

⏰ Tomorrow! Don't miss our side event at the African Regional Convening Towards . Please note the updated time and location: https://bit.ly/4oJ5TRc

Women's Voices, Women's Power: Reclaiming Leadership in SRHR and Community Development
Tuesday, November 25 | 11:30 - 13:00 EAT
Room: Almasi, 3rd Floor

This session will spotlight the transformative leadership of African women and youth in shaping SRHR policies and community development, showcasing their resilience, innovation, and advocacy in reclaiming civic space, influencing policy, and driving inclusive change across the continent.