Jesus healed disease. Let’s help prevent it.
By Susan K Barnett “Cure the sick who are there” [Luke 10:9] Jesus told his disciples, and 41 different gospel stories tell of physical or mental healing—from blindness, deafness, and leprosy to disabilities. That mercy and healing should be available to everyone is an invaluable lesson the CCIH...
How Trust Impacts Foreign Aid
By Sharon Stevens, CCIH Communications and Advocacy Intern “Trust is the bedrock to any solution.” – Hemel Shah, Gilead Sciences. The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition held its Global Impact Forum on Monday, June 3rd, 2024, to discuss national leadership, security, health, and sustainability. A full view of the...
Intern Diaries: Introduction to the Workplace
by Cindy Huang, CCIH Communications and Advocacy Intern For a newcomer like me, interning in a foreign country at CCIH brought so many new experiences. I walked the tree-lined paths of Capitol Hill on my way to meetings and saw government officials in their sharp suits entering and...
Harnessing the ‘Power of What is Possible’ to End Neglected Tropical Diseases
by Bill Simmons, President and CEO, American Leprosy Missions This year the U.S. marks 20 years of PEPFAR: the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. American Leprosy Missions (ALM) believes this program lights a path forward for combatting another global health threat: neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Initiated...