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Reframing the Fistula Narrative: A Call to Action

Glendora Meikle — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:34:16 -0700

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the launching of the United Nations Campaign to End Fistula. If you have no idea what fistula is – let alone that there’s a UN-backed effort to quash it – you’re in good company.

For Expectant and New Mothers, Mobile Fosters Confidence and a Healthier Future

Sharon D’Agostino — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:58:02 -0700

It can be the most exciting time in a woman’s life, and the most daunting. During her pregnancy, every expectant mother has bright hopes for the new life she carries.

Focus on Teachers: Beth Lasure, Refining the Art of Observation and Feedback

Vicki Phillips — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Teacher leader Beth Lasure is not one to miss a teachable moment.

Mobile Phones for Women's Empowerment

Jill Sheffield — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:11:43 -0700

This boom in mobile technology offers an incredible opportunity to provide historically marginalized groups, such as girls and women, with increased access to information and education to improve their health and wellbeing.

Can We Identify Illness in Newborns From Their Cry? (And Other Cool Ideas)

Amie Newman — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:16:00 -0700

The Gates Foundation's "Grand Challenges Explorations" grant program never fails to offer up some of the most interesting, exciting ideas to improve global health around the world. Today we announced more than $8.1 million in new grants through this program - some for projects which are in development, some of which were presented as brand new ideas. All of which are ground-breaking.

It’s Time to go Beyond the Credit Hour

Daniel Greenstein — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:16:20 -0700

The rigidness of semesters and courses and credit hours doesn’t work for adults who are juggling jobs, family and other priorities while they also work toward a degree – an elaborate dance that too often ends in students leaving school with no degree, but lots of debt.

Teachers Need A Village

Lisa Niver Rajna — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:42:11 -0700

Teachers often work in isolation but need ongoing support and feedback. How to solve? Teachers must take the lead in creating their own villages.

More Than "Just a Blog": Chatting With Girls' Globe

Amie Newman — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:00:00 -0700

The Girls' Globe bloggers have diverse backgrounds and knowledge, enriching the online discussion on the various issues concerning women and girls, ranging from maternal health, HIV/AIDS, water, sanitation and menstrual hygiene, trafficking, violence against women, economic empowerment, political participation and more. All of these areas are essential to cover to gain equality for women and girls worldwide.

A Surprising Way One Organization Is Saving Lives in The Gambia

Therese Drammeh — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:00:00 -0700

iders for Health, which has two decades of experience providing health transport in Africa, is responsible for maintaining the fleet, and for training Gambian drivers, riders and mechanics.

Family Health "Check Up" 2013: Lessons Learned

Gary Darmstadt, Wolfgang Munar, Brian Siems — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 -0700

As we prepared for our annual strategy reviews in Family Health, we took the time to reflect on what we’ve learned over the past year.