10/26/2026
🌍 Health, Hope, and Humanitarian Impact Around the World 🌍
On October 21, Rotary members had the privilege of welcoming Deb Hopper, Director of Philanthropy at Health Partners International Canada (HPIC), as our guest speaker. HPIC is a Canadian charity dedicated to increasing access to medicine and improving healthcare in vulnerable and underserved communities around the world. It is the only Canadian charity licensed by Health Canada to receive and distribute donated medicines from the pharmaceutical industry.
Deb shared inspiring stories about HPIC's work delivering essential medicines and medical supplies to communities facing poverty, disaster, and limited healthcare access. Through partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, healthcare professionals, donors, and volunteers, HPIC helps bring life-saving care to people who might otherwise go without treatment.
Members were moved by the scale of the organization's impact and the collaborative effort required to ensure medicines reach those who need them most. HPIC's mission aligns closely with Rotary's commitment to improving lives, supporting health initiatives, and creating positive change locally and globally.
Thank you, Deb, for sharing your passion, experience, and the remarkable work being done by HPIC. Your presentation reminded us that through partnership, compassion, and service, we can help build healthier and more hopeful communities around the world.
Pictured: Deb Hopper speaking to Northumberland Sunrise Rotary members about the life-changing work of HPIC.
