Lwala Community Alliance

Lwala is excited to be partnering with the GE HealthCare Foundation to expand access to ultrasounds in Kenya. There's "a real missed opportunity to screen for high-risk conditions and to be able to save the lives of mothers and babies,” says Lwala Co-CEO Ash Rogers. Through this initiative, we are equipping healthcare workers in Migori County with the skills to perform ultrasounds, helping to identify high-risk pregnancies early. “Our ambition is to test this model, learn lessons to inform implementation, and then scale it up more broadly." Learn more here ➡ https://lnkd.in/deu6gW_x

We're so proud to be part of this significant 🌟 milestone in Community Health! 🌟 By equipping CHWs with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage health supplies at the community level, we are enhancing access to essential healthcare for everyone!

We're thrilled to partner with GE HealthCare 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to tackle maternal mortality in Migori County, Kenya! By providing vital obstetric ultrasound training and equipment, we're ensuring more women receive essential prenatal care. Together, we can restore trust in local healthcare systems and improve maternal health outcomes. “When people reach a facility that cannot provide high-quality, dignified care, it further harms the trust communities have in health systems. As a result, households delay seeking care and face many barriers to quality service when they do reach a health facility,” says Lwala's Co-CEO Ash Rogers. "A holistic approach combining tech, training, and advocacy is key for sustainable healthcare improvements." Join us in our mission to create a world where every mother and baby receive the care they deserve. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dwBCgF8B

Community health workers are uniquely suited to be advocates due to their distinctive roles in and understanding of the communities they serve. Now, CHW Advocates across the globe are coming together to demand the payment, ongoing training, support, and supplies needed so everyone can have access to high-quality healthcare. Advocacy training is just the start! Join us and Community Health Impact Coalition https://lnkd.in/eVBUvD62

🚨 Happening TODAY! Don't miss this exciting webinar 𝗥𝗲-𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲: 𝗔 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 - 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘄𝗼: 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Lwala's Director of Primary Healthcare, Dr. Kezia K'Oduol will be part of a dynamic panel that will deep dive into integrated management of childhood illnesses (IMCI) and its role in Primary Healthcare for children. Register here to join: https://lnkd.in/dB8jKJGx 

Community health workers are the backbone of responsive primary health care systems, but globally are stocked out of medicines out-third of the time. To improve the successful development and implementation of supply chain digital tools for CHWs, a group of donors, government representatives, technical partners and private sector digital companies with expertise and experience working in Africa collaborated to develop guidance for those developing tools. This guidance can help countries enhance CHWs’ ability to serve their communities through effective and impactful digital solutions to ensure people everywhere have access to health products when and where they are needed. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RslkyO #communityhealth #supplychain #healthcare #digitalhealth Collaborative partners include: VillageReach, AMREF HEALTH AFRICA, BlueCode Systems, USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program-Procurement and Supply Management, inSupply Health, Johnson & Johnson, the Kenya Government, the Liberian Government, Last Mile Health, Living Goods, Lwala Community Alliance, Medic, Medtronic LABS, Ona and TIP Global Health.

Exciting insights from our participation in last month's 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, bringing together 51 passionate Co-Impact's partners driving systems change initiatives across Africa! Moderated by Taaka Awori of Busara Africa and supported by Robert Akoto Amoafo (He/Him/His), the event was an engaging platform to explore ways to strengthen our collective impact and and drive impactful change. Key takeaways from the discussions included: 1) The power of building strong coalitions and collaborations, and the art of power mapping and analysis in driving real change. 2) The delicate balance between advocacy and accountability in our interactions with governments, which is crucial for driving impactful change. 3) The necessity of political acumen and skills in navigating the politics of progression. 4) A systemic change mindset is vital for building strong partnerships. In healthcare, collaboration and synergy are essential for achieving meaningful impact. We look forward to future engagements!

I can’t believe it’s already been a week, since Busara Africa convened in Naivasha, Kenya, 51 participants from partners of Co-Impact who are implementing systems change initiatives across 8 countries in Africa.  The event was the first in-person convening of a Community of Practice recently established for the partners to share knowledge, collaborate and conduct peer learning on systems change. Reflecting on the convening, Gita, one of the participants from South Africa stated:  "This workshop reactivated my passion. Being here, I realise I am more than just an activist; true change starts from within. We must be open and truthful." Aminu from Nigeria added, "I wondered if the others [who had successfully implemented system change initiatives] were human beings. They went through so much. Now, I know we can also overcome our challenges." Thank you to all the partners who joined us for this significant convening and participated so actively in the learning and sharing on systems change. If Naivasha is anything to go by, I believe this Community of Practice is going to be a vibrant and inspiring learning and collaborative space. The Busara Africa team and I are honored to be of service to you all in this journey. #AfricaSystemsChange #CommunityOfPractice #BusaraAfrica Rakesh Rajani Zaheera Mohamed Grace Matlhape Sharmi Surianarain Ibrahim-Tanko Amidu Dr Abraham Rugo Muriu Abraham Ochieng' Gillian Atuheire Maria Omare Caroline Kisia Anna Sawaki Lucille Aba Afransema Abruquah (Ph.D) John Mugo Iheoma Obibi Muka Mweemba Lisa Achien'g Odhiambo Nondumiso Mbambo - (Admitted Attorney) Joyce Wanderi - Maina Julius Mbeya Kenneth Ogendo Jabes Otieno MScHEP isaac nyampong Eunice Racheal Agbenyadzi Evelyn Samba Mwaita Vitalis Mukhebi Nicola Okero VIRGINIA NGINDIRU Mary Wandia Wanjiru Abe Grindle Jackson Otieno Gladys Onyango Varja Lipovsek Nguhi Mwaura

New The Bridgespan Group research shows that despite operating in an environment of funding scarcity and uncertainty, many African NGOs are growing, innovating, and delivering powerful impact in the continent. “I am a big advocate for unrestricted funding,” says Lwala Co-CEO Julius Mbeya, “Funding that focuses only on achieving specific outputs may help with the immediate problem, but it doesn’t build an organization that’s going to grow and provide long-term solutions. You see over and over again that organizations that have been able to define their own pathways are the ones that drive change globally.” Lwala has been fortunate to receive flexible funding through funders such as those in Big Bang Philanthropy (a donor collaborative comprising private and corporate funders) and others. Learn more on how these NGOs grow and sustain themselves in The Bridgespan Group report here: https://lnkd.in/d8Zeca7f