Manchester Global Foundation

Manchester Global Foundation Local impact, global change Our passion and vision is to address global health inequalities and contribute to their improvement.

Manchester Global Foundation (MGF) is a philanthropic organisation with a business arm that generates income to support global health, humanitarian and development projects to improve health and well-being of populations in low and middle income countries. We are a vibrant community of expert, passionate, articulate, committed individuals around the North West of England and globally who work toge

ther to provide consultancy, policy development, advisory services and applied research to a range of clients, nationally and internationally. Our mission is to mobilise resources, expertise and capacity globally, to provide technical assistance and advisory services in global health, humanitarian and development programmes to improve the health and wellbeing of communities around the world. Our aim is to build the capacity of health institutions in low and middle-income countries through teaching, training, knowledge sharing and provision of grants, equipment, supplies, health volunteers and other technical expertise in research, mental health, medicine, nursing, midwifery, dentistry and other health professions. Manchester Global Foundation is a vibrant community of expert, passionate, articulate, committed individuals around the North West of England and globally who work together to provide grants, technical expertise, consultancy, policy development, evaluation and advisory services to a range of recipients, partners and clients, nationally and internationally.

10/05/2026
A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us for our April Manchester Global Foundation Lunch & Learn session on Breast...
21/04/2026

A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us for our April Manchester Global Foundation Lunch & Learn session on Breast Cancer – Awareness and Impact on Mental Health.

We were honoured to hear from our MGF Consultant, Dr Almas Qazi (Consultant General, Oncoplastic & Laparoscopic Surgeon), who shared valuable insights on lived experiences, global perspectives, and practical ways to support individuals with empathy, inclusion, and understanding.

The session sparked thoughtful discussion around:

• Supporting individuals to feel safe, heard, and included
• Raising awareness of the mental health impact of breast cancer
• Encouraging more inclusive and equitable conversations in healthcare and beyond

Attendees included Prof Nusrat Husain (Professor of Psychiatry, University of Manchester; Consultant Psychiatrist, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust), alongside early career scholars and the MGF Programme Director, contributing to a rich and engaging exchange of perspectives.

Thank you again to all participants for contributing to such a meaningful session.

Stay tuned for details of our next Lunch & Learn.

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04/04/2026

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Manchester Global Foundation (MGF) is a unique philanthropic organisation providing technical expertise, consultancy, policy development, evaluation and advisory services to a range of clients, nationally and internationally. The organisation was conceived in 2015 and has been operational since the....

Join the 5th Annual Global Conference on Parenting Interventions, a collaborative initiative by Pakistan Institute of Li...
01/04/2026

Join the 5th Annual Global Conference on Parenting Interventions, a collaborative initiative by Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning, University of Toronto, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Manchester Global Foundation, and University of Manchester.

Taking place on 3rd & 4th June 2026, this virtual conference will bring together global experts to share evidence-based strategies that strengthen parenting practices and improve outcomes for children and families. Open to academics, researchers, and practitioners

Register now: https://forms.gle/SPGiFnm8qDERFrJa8

The Manchester Global Foundation launched its first “Lunch and Learn Series” with a talk by Dr. Sarah Yardley, Associate...
05/03/2026

The Manchester Global Foundation launched its first “Lunch and Learn Series” with a talk by Dr. Sarah Yardley, Associate Professor of Palliative Medicine at the Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, University College London, titled “What Helps in Real Life: Practical Ways to Strengthen Care Through Relationships.”

The talk explored how relationship-based approaches can improve palliative care outcomes for people living with complex mental health conditions alongside advanced incurable physical illness. Dr. Yardley highlighted structural inequalities that lead to poorer pain management and reduced access to palliative services for these patients, emphasising the importance of inclusive, coordinated care across health and social systems. Drawing on lived experiences and global examples, she discussed how stronger relational networks between healthcare professionals, patients, and communities can foster trust, improve communication, and promote equity in care. The session also presented practical strategies, such as active listening, patient advocacy, and enabling collaborative teamwork, to create safer, more compassionate, and more inclusive healthcare environments.

The talk was attended by doctors, postgraduate students, and researchers from the community, creating an engaging platform for discussion and learning.

Join the Addis Ababa University College of Health Sciences – Institutional Review Board for an engaging webinar on Ethic...
20/02/2026

Join the Addis Ababa University College of Health Sciences – Institutional Review Board for an engaging webinar on Ethics in the Context of Global Health.

🗓 27 February 2026
⏰ 3:00–4:00 PM (EAT)
💻 Online | 1.5 CEU

Speaker: Dr. Rakhshi Memon, CEO, Manchester Global Foundation
Moderator: Dr. Azeb Asaminew, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Vice President, Ethiopian Psychiatric Association

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore critical ethical considerations shaping global health practice and research.

🔗 Register now and secure your spot!

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