CCIH 2025 Conference

Please note full conference registration and daily registration rates include lunch.

*Lodging is not included in the registration fee. Lodging is available at an additional cost. Please see below.

Limited Scholarships for Speakers: CCIH offered a limited amount of scholarships for accepted conference speakers, especially from LMIC contexts, to help with registration costs. Accepted speakers will receive a link to the scholarship application form.

For Individual Members: Please make sure your membership is up to date. If you are not sure, you can email membership (at) ccih.org to check. You may renew your membership during the registration process.

Monday, June 9

You can choose one of the following pre-conferences offered from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. (Additional cost shown below)

Building Inclusive Communities: Practical Strategies for Disability Inclusion in Christian-Based Organizations
This 3-hour interactive workshop equips Christian-based organizations with practical tools to create inclusive environments for families and individuals impacted by disabilities. Participants will explore various views and theology of disability and how they affect inclusion within their organizations. The session will end with actionable next steps to create and implement disability inclusive policies in their staff and mission.
Cost: $59  or  $39 for Student or LMIC resident

Leadership ...Navigate Uncertainty: Leadership for Sustainability
Christian global health organizations face unprecedented challenges in a rapidly evolving landscape in 2025 and beyond. How will funding constraints prompt our organizations to pivot? How best to plan for leadership pipelines and succession, and tips for effective board management? Join Lanre Williams-Ayedun, Senior Vice President for International Programs at World Relief, and Doug Fountain, Executive Director at CCIH, to examine leadership strategies for navigating these pressures and ensuring a vibrant future for Christian global health.
Cost: $59  or  $39 for Student or LMIC resident

Please see the conference schedule and make your travel plans to maximize participation.

Traveling from Outside the United States

The deadline to request a visa invitation letter from CCIH has passed, and obtaining a visa is often a lengthy process. We hope you have a valid visa that will expire after December 2025 in order to travel to the conference.

U.S. Visa Waiver Program

If you are traveling from a country that participates in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, you must apply for travel authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). You can check your eligibility and apply here.

• Apply as early as possible and at least 72 hours before your flight.
• An approved ESTA allows you to travel to the U.S. for up to 90 days for tourism or business.
• The fee is $21 USD, and approvals are usually valid for 2 years (or until your passport expires).

Below are some brief travel instructions to the conference. For more detailed directions and instructions, please see this page from Catholic University.

Airport: If you are flying to the conference there are three airports in the region. Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 55 km / 34 miles from Catholic University and will likely have the most international flights. Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) is 12 km / 8 miles from Catholic University, but it may not serve as many international flights. Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) is an additional option. BWI is 50 km / 31 miles from Catholic University. Please check distance from each airport to Catholic University in Washington, DC when making your flight selection. Catholic University is located at 620 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20064.

Metrorail:  From Washington National or Dulles airport, you can take the Metrorail to Catholic University (this may take more than one hour depending on which airport you use). Catholic University is directly across from the Brookland/CUA stop on the Red Line of the Washington, DC Metrorail system. Once you reach Brookland/CUA Metro stop, exit and follow the signs for Catholic University. When you are on the street level, Maloney Hall is across the street, directly in front of you (although the entrance is on the other side of the building) and the Residence Hall is a short walk north along McCormack Road.

Other methods: You may also take a taxi or car service such as Uber or Lyft from the airport. Please download the Uber or Lyft app before arriving in Washington, DC, and be prepared to use a credit or debit card (they do not accept cash.)

Parking: If you plan to drive, you must register in advance for a permit - daily or weekly permits are available. Visit Catholic University Parking for the link to register. You may register now for parking in June. Parking is available at a daily rate of $10 per day. The closest parking lot is just north of Maloney Hall. See the lot called Pangborn lot marked in purple, and bordering John F. McCormack Road NE in the map here.

Please note that all attendees will also be expected to follow and comply with all national and/or local requirements of the United States of America (see CDC travel notices).

Pack at least one or more face masks. CCIH encourages everyone to travel with face masks and use them as you feel comfortable.

• If you are sick, we ask that you do not travel to the conference.
• If you start to feel sick, please wear a mask while you are around others and leave or do not come into the venue to avoid transmitting illness.
• If you just feel more comfortable wearing a mask, that is welcome also.

We encourage you to follow best practice guidelines for frequent hand washing/sanitizing and covering your cough.

If you become ill or are injured while attending the conference:

CCIH is not responsible for covering health care costs if you become sick and need treatment at a health facility. We recommend that you have individual travel insurance and/or means to pay for health care costs in the US. If you do not have a credit card, care options may require cash (USD).

The following urgent care centers are accessible during limited hours (see below). In the event of emergencies at night, call 911.

• Providence Urgent Care Center (1.2 miles); 1150 Varnum Street, NE Washington, DC 20017; +1 202-854-7001
  Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm
• GW Medical Faculty Associates (GWMFA) Immediate & Primary Care (1.5 miles); 2350 Washington Place, NE Washington, DC 20018; +1 202-544-7580. Check website or call for the current schedule.

Nearest pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy AT 3601 12th Street NE, Washington, DC (10 minute walk from Maloney Hall). Check hours here.