Coalition for Global Health Innovation (CGHI)

🌟Our discussion is happening in less than an hour! 🌟 Feel free to join us in connecting real-world experiences to actionable insights, driving better health outcomes and support systems for refugee communities. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 11 December ⏰ Time: 16:00 CET (UTC+2) 💻 Platform (MS Teams): https://lnkd.in/dNSHCQX2 We hope to see you there!

🌟 Don’t Miss Our Next Discussion! 🌟 Join us on Wednesday, 11 December at 16:00 CET (UTC+1) for an engaging discussion on "Refugee Health – Stories, Challenges, and Advocacy". This session delves into the lived experiences of refugees navigating complex health systems, highlighting their challenges and triumphs. Through personal stories, our speakers will shed light on the realities of access, equity, and resilience in refugee health. The session aims to inspire advocacy by connecting real-world experiences to actionable insights, driving better health outcomes and support systems for refugee communities. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 11 December ⏰ Time: 16:00 CET (UTC+2) 💻 Platform (MS Teams): https://lnkd.in/dNSHCQX2 📢 Meet Our Speakers 📢 Yasir Essar is a former refugee from Afghanistan. He holds an MSc in Global Health from McMaster University. Currently, Yasir works as a Research Assistant at Western University and holds academic roles in Canada and the UK. Yasir has extensive experience in infectious disease research, particularly tuberculosis, and actively advocates for refugee health through public speaking and collaboration. Solomon Gebrehiwet is a pharmacist and global health professional pursuing a Master’s in Global Public Health in Germany. He is the former Vice Chairman of the Eritrean Refugee University Graduates and Students Association. Solomon has worked with the Danish Refugee Council and participated in global forums, including the World Health Summit 2024 and COP27, advocating for refugee inclusion in health policy. We hope to see you there!

🌟 Don’t Miss Our Next Discussion! 🌟 Join us on Wednesday, 11 December at 16:00 CET (UTC+1) for an engaging discussion on "Refugee Health – Stories, Challenges, and Advocacy". This session delves into the lived experiences of refugees navigating complex health systems, highlighting their challenges and triumphs. Through personal stories, our speakers will shed light on the realities of access, equity, and resilience in refugee health. The session aims to inspire advocacy by connecting real-world experiences to actionable insights, driving better health outcomes and support systems for refugee communities.  📅 Date: Wednesday, 11 December  ⏰ Time: 16:00 CET (UTC+2)  💻 Platform (MS Teams): https://lnkd.in/dNSHCQX2 📢 Meet Our Speakers 📢 Yasir Essar is a former refugee from Afghanistan. He holds an MSc in Global Health from McMaster University. Currently, Yasir works as a Research Assistant at Western University and holds academic roles in Canada and the UK. Yasir has extensive experience in infectious disease research, particularly tuberculosis, and actively advocates for refugee health through public speaking and collaboration. Solomon Gebrehiwet is a pharmacist and global health professional pursuing a Master’s in Global Public Health in Germany. He is the former Vice Chairman of the Eritrean Refugee University Graduates and Students Association. Solomon has worked with the Danish Refugee Council and participated in global forums, including the World Health Summit 2024 and COP27, advocating for refugee inclusion in health policy.  We hope to see you there! #RefugeeHealth #GlobalHealth #CGHI #HealthEquity #Advocacy #YouthLeadership  

🌟 Don’t Miss Today’s Webinar! 🌟 Join us today at 16:00 CET (UTC+1) for an inspiring and transformative discussion: “Transforming Climate Action from Within: The Power of Inner Work” We are honored to feature two extraordinary speakers who bring deep expertise and passion to the intersection of personal transformation and climate action: ✨ Cathy-Mae Karelse, PhD A scholar-practitioner, systems change expert, and author of Disrupting White Mindfulness: Race and Racism in the Wellbeing Industry, Cathy-Mae has over 20 years of experience addressing systemic inequities. Her work focuses on challenging the social norms that perpetuate discrimination and envisioning pathways to collective leadership and embodied liberation. Through her storytelling and insight, Cathy-Mae offers powerful tools for understanding how personal transformation drives systemic change. ✨ Lauren Uba As the founder of the Berlin-based Climate Action Community and a leading member of Climate Youth Resilience, Lauren is dedicated to reimagining the internal and cultural conditions that sustain the climate crisis. Her work fosters resilience and action through community connection, inquiry, and shared learning. Lauren’s approach highlights how building meaningful connections within ourselves and with others can catalyze tangible climate solutions. 📌 Why should you attend? This webinar will dive into the inner dimensions of climate action, exploring how personal awareness, resilience, and cultural shifts empower collective impact. Together, we will: 1️⃣ Explore how self-awareness enhances community wellbeing and climate resilience. 2️⃣ Discuss the intersection of health, resilience, and climate crises. 3️⃣ Learn why inner work is key to systemic transformation. 4️⃣ Expand the narrative beyond individual wellbeing to foster societal change. 5️⃣ Gain inspiration from storytelling and shared experiences to drive action for health, resilience, and justice. 🔗 MS Teams meeting link: https://lnkd.in/eBr8rypt 💬 This webinar is ideal for climate advocates, systems thinkers, and anyone curious about how internal transformation can lead to external change. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your commitment to building a healthier, more just world. 📣 Spread the word and invite your network. We look forward to seeing you soon! #climateaction #youthactivism #planetaryhealth

🌟 Don’t Miss Today’s Webinar! 🌟 Join us today at 16:00 CET (UTC+1) for an inspiring and transformative discussion: “Transforming Climate Action from Within: The Power of Inner Work” We are honored to feature two extraordinary speakers who bring deep expertise and passion to the intersection of personal transformation and climate action: ✨ Cathy-Mae Karelse, PhD A scholar-practitioner, systems change expert, and author of Disrupting White Mindfulness: Race and Racism in the Wellbeing Industry, Cathy-Mae has over 20 years of experience addressing systemic inequities. Her work focuses on challenging the social norms that perpetuate discrimination and envisioning pathways to collective leadership and embodied liberation. Through her storytelling and insight, Cathy-Mae offers powerful tools for understanding how personal transformation drives systemic change. ✨ Lauren Uba As the founder of the Berlin-based Climate Action Community and a leading member of Climate Youth Resilience, Lauren is dedicated to reimagining the internal and cultural conditions that sustain the climate crisis. Her work fosters resilience and action through community connection, inquiry, and shared learning. Lauren’s approach highlights how building meaningful connections within ourselves and with others can catalyze tangible climate solutions. 📌 Why should you attend? This webinar will dive into the inner dimensions of climate action, exploring how personal awareness, resilience, and cultural shifts empower collective impact. Together, we will: 1️⃣ Explore how self-awareness enhances community wellbeing and climate resilience. 2️⃣ Discuss the intersection of health, resilience, and climate crises. 3️⃣ Learn why inner work is key to systemic transformation. 4️⃣ Expand the narrative beyond individual wellbeing to foster societal change. 5️⃣ Gain inspiration from storytelling and shared experiences to drive action for health, resilience, and justice. 🔗 MS Teams meeting link: https://lnkd.in/eBr8rypt 💬 This webinar is ideal for climate advocates, systems thinkers, and anyone curious about how internal transformation can lead to external change. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your commitment to building a healthier, more just world. 📣 Spread the word and invite your network. We look forward to seeing you soon!

🌐 Are you interested in transforming Climate Action? We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming webinar, “Transforming Climate Action from Within: The Power of Inner Work,” featuring two extraordinary speakers: Cathy-Mae Karelse, PhD – A scholar-practitioner and author of Disrupting White Mindfulness: Race and Racism in the Wellbeing Industry. With over 20 years of experience in systems change, Cathy-Mae focuses on addressing social norms that sustain discrimination and explores pathways to collective leadership and embodied liberation. Lauren Uba – Founder of the Berlin-based Climate Action Community and a key member of Climate Youth Resilience. Lauren works to transform internal and cultural conditions that drive the climate crisis, fostering resilience and action through connection and inquiry. Here are the details about our webinar: Date & Time: Wednesday 4 December, 16:00 CET (UTC+1) MS Teams Meeting Link: https://lnkd.in/eBr8rypt 📌 Why Join? This webinar explores how our inner world can empower meaningful action in addressing challenges in climate resilience, community wellbeing, and environmental justice. Together, we will: 1. Understand how self-awareness enhances our collective impact. 2. Examine the health and resilience impacts of climate and environmental crises. 3. Discuss why inner work is essential for systemic change. 4. Expand the narrative beyond wellbeing to drive transformation. 5. Through storytelling, inquiry, and shared experiences, we aim to inspire action that starts within and radiates outward to foster health, resilience, and justice for all. Please feel free to invite anyone you think might be interested in this webinar and discussion. We hope to see you there!

Happening now! Join our webinar and online discussion on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), featuring South Africa as a case study. Don’t miss this opportunity to discuss and learn about the challenges and solutions for UHC in low- and middle-income countries. MS Teams meeting link: https://lnkd.in/dxjAZGXy

📢 Join us this Wednesday, October 30 to explore South Africa's journey towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and discuss the broader challenges in achieving UHC for low- and middle- income countries. This webinar will focus on South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) policy, a key effort to address healthcare disparities between the private and public sectors. Signed into law in May 2024, the NHI has sparked political debate and raised questions about access to quality healthcare. Key Questions: 📌 How does the NHI align with the global goal of UHC? 📌 What are the challenges to achieving UHC in South Africa? 📅 Date: Wednesday, October 30 ⌚ Time: 18:00 SAST (UTC+2) 📍 MS Teams Link: https://lnkd.in/dqJWQ8bj

Introducing our speakers 📢 Dr Wonci Ntombi (PhD) is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute of Pan African Thought and Conversation (IPATC) at the University of Johannesburg. Dr Wonci’s postdoctoral research project locates South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) pilot program within the contested terrain of health policy experiments in Africa. Dr. Wonci holds a PhD in Sociology from the Social Policy DST/NRF SARChI Chair at the University of South Africa. Her research interests are health systems strengthening, health policy, universal health coverage, gendered health systems, reproductive health, feminism and Black studies. Our discussant, Tessa Klaas MA(c) is an MA Development Studies candidate at the University of Johannesburg, with a focus on health diplomacy during pandemics. Her research examines the diplomatic relationship between Cuba and South Africa and how it shaped their response to COVID-19, highlighting opportunities for the Global South to enhance pandemic preparedness through strategic health diplomacy. 💡This webinar will focus on South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) policy, a key effort to address healthcare disparities between the private and public sectors. Signed into law in May 2024, the NHI has sparked political debate and raised questions about access to quality healthcare. Join us to explore how South Africa's experience reflects the broader challenges in achieving Universal Health Coverage in low- and middle- income countries. Key Questions: 📌 How does the NHI align with the global goal of UHC? 📌 What are the challenges to achieving UHC in South Africa? 📅 Date: Wednesday, October 30 🕕 Time: 18:00 (UTC+2) 📍 Microsoft Teams meeting link: https://lnkd.in/d5Gq4S9D #universalhealthcoverage #nationalhealthinsurace #globalhealth #healthequity #southafrica