Christian Connections for International Health Blog
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CCIH is a global network of Christian organizations and individuals committed to advancing health and wholeness. Motivated by our Christian faith and our values, CCIH envisions a world where all have access to quality healthcare and prevention services.
Christian Connections for International Health Blog
2w ago
Funded through USAID’s New Partnerships Initiative, the recently completed Strengthening Community Health Outcomes through Positive Engagement (SCOPE) Project was a five-year project implemented in Haiti, Kenya, Malawi, and South Sudan. The project sought to make reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) services readily available at the community ..read more
Christian Connections for International Health Blog
2w ago
The Christian Health Asset Mapping Consortium (CHAMC) is an association of organizations addressing the urgent need for quality data and information on the Christian health asset landscape across the globe. Established in 2022, founding members include: Africa Christian Health Associations Platform (ACHAP) Catholic Health Association (US) International Outreach ..read more
Christian Connections for International Health Blog
2w ago
By Dr. Mokeira Mary Gisairo SIL Africa Learning & Development, a nonprofit rooted in the vision of seeing people thrive through the use of valued community languages, has been at the forefront of language development, Bible translation, and literacy initiatives since its inception. William Cameron Townsend, an American ..read more
Christian Connections for International Health Blog
3w ago
Every photo has a story to tell: a story of faith, resilience, compassion, and transformation. Whether you’re capturing moments of joy in your community or highlighting the impact of local healthcare initiatives, we want to hear your story. What We’re Looking For: Capture the effects of local healthcare ..read more
Christian Connections for International Health Blog
2M ago
CCIH is pleased to announce the latest recipients of CCIH’s Small Grants—an acknowledgment of the dedication and commitment of faith-based organizations that enhance health and well-being in their communities. These organizations address critical health issues, from maternal and child health to infectious disease prevention, and demonstrate the impact ..read more
Christian Connections for International Health Blog
2M ago
CCIH is organizing an in-person meeting from May 21–23, 2024, at the Brackenhurst Conference Centre in Limuru, Kenya, with the theme “Mental Health Matters: Speaking Up for Mental Health in Christian Communities.” Co-hosted by the Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK) and SIL, Anglo-Lusophone Africa, the meeting aims ..read more
Christian Connections for International Health Blog
4M ago
Dr. Douglas Huber was a long-time CCIH advisor, advocate, and friend who touched countless lives during his career in global health. He passed away on November 7, 2023 after a short illness. “Douglas was one of the earliest influencers to encourage CCIH to enter into family planning advocacy ..read more
Christian Connections for International Health Blog
5M ago
by Irene Choi, Pepperdine University Undergraduate and CCIH Communications and Advocacy Intern AMOS Salud y Esperanza (Health & Hope) received a CCIH small grant to promote family planning methods in six communities of Matagalpa, Nicaragua. The communities involved in the project include Tapasle, El Socorro, Fila Grande, Apantillo ..read more
Christian Connections for International Health Blog
5M ago
The Église Methodiste du Togo (EMT) Health Department is treating more patients at its Zouvi Health Center after a CCIH Small Grant supporting community outreach, staff training, and facility improvements. The objectives of the Small Grant were to enable the Zouvi Health Center to retrain health staff, renovate ..read more
Christian Connections for International Health Blog
6M ago
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Recent studies show a staggeringly high number of people are affected by mental health issues. Communities, including faith communities, can play a major role in stemming this trend, as community-based mental health care has seen more positive responses than institutional mental ..read more