Women's Health and Livelihood Alliance

Empowering Women’s Healthcare with AYUSH Practitioners The gap in access to quality healthcare services, especially in rural areas, continues to be a hurdle in India’s path to achieving universal health coverage by 2030. A recent article published on ET Government by Adv. Narendra Ahooja Vivek, Ex State Drugs Controller FDA, Haryana, spotlights how India’s 5.65 lakh AYUSH doctors can bridge this gap by harnessing their knowledge of Indian medicine and trusted position in communities. Specifically, the integration of AYUSH practitioners into women’s healthcare services holds great promise. Here’s how they can help: 🩺Act as first points of contact for reproductive health concerns 🩺Stock and prescribe contraceptives 🩺Enhance access to family planning options. This collaboration between traditional and modern medicine holds the power to transform women’s health outcomes across India! ✨ Learn more about how AYUSH can shape a healthier future here: https://lnkd.in/ge_TDJpH #AYUSH #WomensHealth #HealthcareForAll #HealthInnovation

Collaborating for Change: WOHLA at IDIA At the IDIA Ecosystem Hub meeting in Delhi, WOHLA was proudly presented as a groundbreaking example of ecosystem-led programming to enhance women’s health and livelihoods. The event brought together global leaders, including USAID India Health Office Director Michelle M. Lang Alli, who emphasized the importance of health innovations like AI in driving progress. WOHLA’s success was demonstrated through the collaborative work of Samhita-CGF, CSC, and local partners, all working together to tackle the challenges of accessing family planning and health services in underserved areas. It was inspiring to hear the Champions from the grassroots level share their impactful experiences with the delegates, showcasing the power of community-led initiatives. As we continue to expand our reach, we are grateful for the opportunity to partner with visionary organizations and individuals who are helping us scale WOHLA’s success across India. USAID India Common Services Centers Official Frontier Health Markets (FHM) Engage Samhita BMGF GIZ India Mastercard Foundation UNICEF The World Bank Priya Naik Rupali Goswami #WOHLA #WomenInHealth #Innovation #GlobalPartnerships #EmpoweringCommunities #FamilyPlanning

Empowering Women's Health & Livelihoods On November 21st, WOHLA was showcased as an example of innovative, ecosystem-led programming at the International Development Innovation Alliance (IDIA) Ecosystem Hub meeting in Delhi. This event, attended by global leaders from organizations like BMGF, USAID, UNICEF, GIZ India, Mastercard, and the The World Bank, highlighted how WOHLA is transforming women’s health and livelihood opportunities through grassroots interventions and partnerships. At the event, Champions trained by the program, including representatives from NGOs and Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLE's), shared their inspiring stories with participants, emphasizing the power of community-driven models to improve access to essential healthcare and family planning products. We are excited to continue scaling our impact and collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure equitable access to vital health services for women across India. Michelle M. Lang Alli Shivani Kapoor Priya Naik Rupali Goswami Frontier Health Markets (FHM) Engage Samhita Common Services Centers Official #WOHLA #WomenEmpowerment #HealthInnovation #Partnerships #GlobalDevelopment #FamilyPlanning

Women's Health & India's Path to a $5 Trillion Economy. A healthy workforce is key to achieving India’s ambitious economic goals. This insightful article discusses the critical role of reproductive health in shaping women’s empowerment and how rights-based access to reproductive choices, supported by insurance coverage, can pave the way for a healthier, more productive nation. 💡 As we continue working towards the $5 trillion economy, it’s essential to prioritize affordable and inclusive healthcare for women — ensuring they have the freedom to make informed reproductive choices. 🔗 Read more on how these efforts are not only transformative for women’s health but also for India’s economic growth. Maulik Chokshi USAID Frontier Health Markets (FHM) Engage Chemonics International #WomensHealth #ReproductiveRights #InsuranceCoverage #HealthForAll #EconomicGrowth #Empowerment #India2030

Pharmacists are often the unsung heroes in the contraceptive supply chain, yet their crucial role is frequently overshadowed by systemic barriers that hinder access to contraception. As we approach critical national and global health milestones, it’s more important than ever to identify and tackle these challenges head-on. In this thought-provoking article, Shivani Kapoor, Deputy Chief of Party, FHM Engage sheds light on the overlooked hurdles pharmacists face and explores actionable strategies that can accelerate progress toward ensuring equitable access to contraceptives for all. Let’s come together to address these gaps and ensure a healthier, more informed future for women globally. Don't miss out on this insightful read – click here to explore how we can move the needle forward: Pharmacists on the Frontline: Overlooked Challenges in the Contraceptive Supply Chain #ContraceptiveAccess #Pharmacy #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #GlobalMilestones #HealthcareInnovation #WomensHealth #SustainableHealthcare

We’re honored to announce that WOHLA’s campaign has received the MarCom Gold Award in Strategic Communications | Marketing/Promotion category. We extend gratitude to our partners—Gutenberg, USAID, Chemonics, and Samhita—for their support in our mission. This recognition proves the power of strategic storytelling in creating a social impact. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRDVQnJw USAID | Frontier Health Markets (FHM) Engage | Samhita | Chemonics International | Gutenberg #SheThrivesWeRise #WOHLAForHer #WomensHealthAndLivelihood #WomenHealthAlliance #LivelihoodForHer #HerWellbeing #EmpoweringChange

Jodi B. Herman and Molly Barlow from the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Komal Khanna, Shikha Bansal, and the USAID team, visited the USAID/FHM Engage program site in Delhi. They met Sarita Singhania, a Village Level Entrepreneur (VLE) managing the CSC Academy in Palam. Sarita has engaged over 700 participants in the past three months, guiding them through training that enhances awareness of contraceptive options and fosters interest in digital and financial literacy. Participants shared inspiring stories of transformation, noting how spacing methods positively impacted their health and quality of life. The team also visited a local pharmacy where a pharmacist demonstrated access to the Nivi chatbot via a QR code. He shared a success story of a customer who used the chatbot to learn about new-generation oral contraceptive pills, ultimately leading to a consultation with her healthcare provider and a prescription, showcasing effective digital health integration. Jodi Herman Molly Barlow Komal Khanna

Last Thursday marked a rather eventful day at the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai. We hosted a multi-stakeholder event that had leaders across the WOHLA Alliance, NGOs, and CSR heads of the country on account of World Contraception Day. It was indeed a wonderful day discussing the importance of WOHLA as an intervention and alliance, and why it is the need of the hour with the starting point being as simple but nuanced as understanding what women want and need. The first session itself was highly engaging where leaders from the Economic Affairs of the Mumbai Consulate & the Alliance made some compelling statements with respect to the need of the hour of the Alliance, key statistics, and different roles and responsibilities. Swipe along to see what each of them had to say about synergizing health and livelihood to empower a million young women. U.S. Consulate General Mumbai, USAID, Frontier Health Markets (FHM) Engage, Samhita, Elizabeth Orlando, Dr Amit Bhanot, Sagar, Moni and Priya Naik.  #WomenEmpowerment #HealthcareForAll #WOHLA #Livelihood  #Collaboration #MaternalHealth #Entrepreneurship

We, along with the teams from USAID, Frontier Health Markets (FHM) Engage, and Samhita extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in the event, "Synergizing Health and Livelihood: Empowering a Million Young Women." It was an incredible day of insights, conversations, and collaboration around the WOHLA Alliance and its role in empowering women. Some key takeaways: - The reality today: Early marriages, low contraceptive use, and high dropout rates due to childbirth hinder women's progress. WOHLA focuses on maternal and child health to reduce mortality and help women balance life and childcare. - USAID’s involvement: USAID got involved in WOHLA to focus on maternal and child health, particularly in preventing maternal and newborn mortality. We wanted to leverage technology and capital partnerships to demonstrate and scale the model. - FHM Engage’s focus: How can we bring people together for WOHLA? This can be achieved by increasing the uptake of WOHLA, securing more resources, fostering innovations around the model, providing leadership, and amplifying advocacy efforts. - Samhita-CGF’s role: As the alliance co-founding & knowledge partner, we integrate healthcare, especially sexual and reproductive health (SRH), with entrepreneurship and financial empowerment, helping scale healthcare organizations and increasing women's participation in the healthcare workforce. - CSC’s impact: CSC’s 250K Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs), 25% of whom are women, are key to implementing WOHLA at the grassroots level. - NGO’s everlasting collaboration: We discussed an NGO partner’s role and how Tisser focuses on ‘Women’ and ‘Waste’ by integrating handicraft skills into interventions such as access to credit, skilling, healthcare, and livelihood transformation. - Innovative partners: FOGSI and IPA are committed to providing affordable contraceptives and access to healthcare through their vast networks, while DXC, IndusInd Bank, and other partners focus on empowering women through healthcare, skilling, and credit access. We are excited about the potential to work together and drive change through WOHLA. Stay tuned for future collaboration opportunities as we aim to empower 1 million women by 2026! U.S. Consulate General Mumbai, USAID, Frontier Health Markets (FHM) Engage, Samhita, IndusInd Bank, DXC Technology, Common Service Center, Tisser Artisans Trust, Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India - FOGSI, Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance Dr Amit Bhanot, Sagar, Moni Priya Naik, Matilda Lobo, Gauri Bhure, Archi Sharma, NILESH KHANNA, Dr. Megha Phansalkar, Dr Sunita Tandulwadkar, Archana Jatkar, Elizabeth Orlando, Shankar Narayanan Subramaniem #WomenEmpowerment #HealthcareForAll #WOHLA #Livelihood  #Collaboration #MaternalHealth #Entrepreneurship

At the WOHLA Roundtable in Delhi, Ms. Shivani Kapoor highlighted the importance of strategic leadership in expanding access to family planning solutions. As India continues to grow, fostering demand and breaking barriers for women's health products is essential for lasting change. USAID | Frontier Health Markets (FHM) Engage | Chemonics International #EmpowermentBeginsHere #WohlaRoundtable #WomenEmpowerment #HealthcareAccess #CommunityDevelopment