CCIH has been participating in a campaign to raise awareness ahead of the G8 Summit about the need for greater commitment and action by the world's wealthiest nations to address issues threatening global health and development. G8 leaders will meet at Camp David in Maryland May 18-19 to discuss a variety of topics. Organizations participating in the campaign are attempting to encourage discussion of food security and nutrition, neglected diseases, HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, and other issues that threaten global health, economic development and security.

In addition to a twitter campaign, a series of blog posts on the need for greater action by G8 nations has been running on the Huffington Post Impact section. CCIH member Dr. Bob Carter of SIM (Serving in Mission) contributed an article on the positive impact the involvement of wealthy nations has had in the fight against HIV/AIDS and the need for continued financial support, programs to encourage behavior change, and the engagement of faith-based organizations to maintain progress in the struggle against HIV/AIDS. In World Leaders Must Keep Commitment To Fighting HIV or Risk Losing Hard-Won Gains, Dr. Carter shares his experiences working with people affected by HIV/AIDS in Zambia and Kenya, and the story of one girl living with HIV infection.

Adam Taylor, Vice President of Advocacy with CCIH member World Vision, also wrote for the series and shares his experiences in Niger and the perspectives of community health workers, calling for better nutrition, access to clean water and improved medical care to enhance maternal health in Dear G8: We Can Be Hunger Free.