Global Health Advocacy Incubator

Our revamped website is officially live! We've spent months revamping our website to make it easier for global health advocates to learn how our advocacy approach works, access advocates' stories, explore our resources and see the progress from a decade of advocacy efforts worldwide. Dive into our: ✔ Case studies from around the world that showcase the road to policy—and impact—in action. ✔ Advocacy tools—covering an array of focus areas, including budget advocacy and the use of law, research and media. ✔ Programs—offering a comprehensive overview of our geographical reach and the impactful work we're involved in. ✔ Team! Our advocacy experts work across disciplines in more than 40 countries. They are passionate about driving positive change and work tirelessly for healthier futures. And more! Your turn: https://lnkd.in/e9aVRVu7

In 2019, the Global Health Advocacy Incubator began collaborating with civil society advocates in Colombia to raise awareness about the urgent need for improved vehicle safety standards to protect lives on the roads. Since then, this groundbreaking partnership has made significant strides in advancing #roadsafety and saving lives. Key achievements include: 🔹 The Carros Más Seguros campaign, reaching 34 million Colombians and shifting public opinion toward prioritizing safety. 🔹 Passage of the Adhesion Bill to the United Nations' 1958 Agreement, setting the stage for stronger vehicle safety regulations. Read more in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eS_pJgJF

This week, our Overdose Prevention team attended the Bloomberg Philanthropies American Health Summit—with program Director, Elizabeth (Libby) Jones, sharing invaluable insights on crafting impactful congressional advocacy campaigns. Libby’s session highlighted how research, communications and coalition-building come together to drive meaningful policy change. We’re proud of the incredible work our overdose prevention team is doing to save lives and advance solutions to help #endoverdose every single day. #BloombergSummit

Thrilled to see our #CSOAcademy students Brian Ikala and Biwott Kipyego Hazael catalyzing change in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya! Their advocacy work has helped launch a crucial five-year One Health Strategic Plan (2025-2029).   Working with Kenya Red Cross, they've brought together key stakeholders to address zoonotic diseases through a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach. This initiative perfectly demonstrates how targeted advocacy can strengthen local health systems and secure political commitment for public health.   Proud of our PE Team’s CSO Academy participants making real impact! #OneHealth #PreventEpidemics #HealthSecurity #GHAI  

Our Hypertension and Primary Health Care team, including Vandana Shah, Dr. Om Prakash Bera and Mr. Amit Karnik from our partner, the Institute for Policy Research, met with Dr. Shalini Rajesh, Chief Secretary of Karnataka, to address the state's rising hypertension burden. The Government of Karnataka pledged to prioritize hypertension care, reinforcing its commitment to accessible health care.   GHAI and the Institute for Policy Research, with the technical expertise of the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, will continue collaborating to raise awareness and advocate against this growing epidemic.   Thank you to all stakeholders for their shared vision and commitment. Together, we can make strides toward a healthier Karnataka. #BeatthePressure #HypertensionAwareness

What an incredible conclusion to our Symposium! 🌍💡 Over the past few days, we’ve exchanged invaluable tools, bold strategies and shared inspiration to champion health policies globally. Together, we are paving the way for a healthier future through the power of strategic litigation—and this is just the beginning of our collaboration to save lives.

We are thrilled to share that our work has contributed to the creation of two major government budget lines in Kenya—the Public Health Epidemic Preparedness and Response budget line at national level and the One Health budget line at the Kericho county level. These budgets will support the early detection, prevention and response to future infectious disease threats in the country.   Both budget lines were created following consistent engagement with decision makers of Kenyan Public Health Institute, Ministry of Health and the National Treasury by our partners—the National Organization for Peer Educators (NOPE) working closely with the Health NGO Network (Hennet) and others.   We are proud of our Prevent Epidemics team that supported this work. Congratulations to all involved!

Exciting news! 💫 Next Friday, December 13, the World Health Organization will launch a Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention, featuring data from 139 countries and current efforts to prevent drowning. Drowning is the third leading cause of death by unintentional injury worldwide, with over 90 percent of drowning deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries, with children under the age of five being at highest risk. The report is funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative to Prevent Drowning, which supports evidence-based interventions in Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Uganda, United States and Viet Nam including supervision of young children, survival swimming instruction and enhanced data collection.  Copy the link or scan the QR code below to register!

Day two of our global Litigation Symposium! We've had insightful conversations with legal experts worldwide with discussions focusing on using litigation to advance food and nutrition policies, tobacco control, road safety and other related policies. #AdvocacyInAction

RFP Alert! ⏰ The Global Health Advocacy Incubator is inviting civil society organizations in Panama, Paraguay and Uruguay to join our Cardiovascular Health Program in advocating for critical initiatives, including establishing mandatory sodium regulations in ultra-processed foods to reduce consumption and improve health outcomes. If your organization is ready to champion healthier food systems and advocate for access to nutritious food, apply by December 23, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST. You can find more details and the application form right here: https://lnkd.in/eUs5cwKB