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HealthEd Connect empowers women and children through evidence-based health, education, and advocacy programs. Congo and Nepal of progress being made.

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06/05/2026

As news of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to spread, some of you may be wondering about how it is affecting our partner sites in the DRC. Here is a brief update. To read more, go to www.healthedconnect.org/blog.

05/12/2026

Happy International Nurses Day! 💙
Today we proudly celebrate our current and former nursing scholars who received scholarships provided by HealthEd Connect and the Professional Nurses Association. Your hard work, compassion, and dedication to making a difference in your communities inspire us every day.
Thank you for all that you do!

Pictured here are a few of our current nursing scholars and some of our past nursing scholars who now share their time with HealthEd Connect programs: Carol Chisenga and Evelyn Kase; Karen Mulubwa; Sangeeta Poudel, Thad Wilson (retired nursing instructor and HealthEd Connect board member) and Nikita Malla; Sirah Nambeye and Petronella Mwape.

05/10/2026

*Mothers are Gardeners of Hearts*
Mothers and nurturers around the world plant seeds of hope every day through care, strength, and unwavering love for their children.

One day is not enough to celebrate the incredible efforts of caregivers. Every day is an act of love and an opportunity to teach skills and character traits that grow and last a lifetime.

HealthEd Connect partners with women - mothers and caregivers themselves - who also choose to extend their care and service to their community as health volunteers. They weigh and monitor children to ensure they're on track in growth and development. They educate caregivers about proper nutrition, sanitation, and first aid to keep their children and family members healthy. They visit neighbors who are in their later stages of life to provide support, friendship, and comfort. Their dedication brings healing, hope, and education to communities that need it most.

We see you! You inspire us! You make a difference!

To mothers and nurturers everywhere, we wish you a Happy Mother's Day!

04/27/2026

Mothers and nurturers around the world plant seeds of hope every day through care, strength, and unwavering love for their children.

HealthEd Connect partners with women cultivating healthier, stronger communities.

Will you help us plant more seeds of hope?

Your gift to HealthEd Connect supports programs empowering women and children through evidence-based health, education, and advocacy in D.R. Congo, Malawi, Zambia, and Nepal.

Mother's Day is two weeks away. Make a gift in honor of the women who helped you grow, and you'll be empowering women and children!

04/24/2026

World Immunization Week (April 24–30)
Vaccines save lives—and so do the people who make sure they reach every child.
World Immunization Week, recognized annually April 24-30, and coordinated by the World Health Organization, highlights the collective action needed to protect people against disease through the administration of vaccines.
Across the DRC, Malawi, and Zambia, HealthEd Connect community health volunteers have helped immunize 200,000+ people over the past nine years, protecting infants, children, and families from measles, polio, tetanus, TB, whooping cough, and more.
✨ Spotlight: The Wasaidizi in the DRC
Since January 2026 alone, Wasaidizi community health volunteers in the DRC have vaccinated 1,819 infants and children, bringing lifesaving protection directly to families.
When immunization reaches every child, communities grow stronger and diseases lose their grip.
For more information on this story and others, check out our blog at www.healthedconnect.org/blog

🙌 Help us extend this impact: follow, share, and donate to HealthEd Connect community-led health programs that make routine vaccination possible.

04/08/2026

🌍 World Health Day: Building Health From the Heart of Kathmandu 💙
In Kathmandu, where nearly 40% of families live in poverty or on the edge, access to preventive care and health education is often out of reach. But real change is happening—through trust, partnership, and community connection.
Our local volunteers in Nepal, known as Soyamsebika, have partnered with Mary Stopes Hospital, an international NGO dedicated to women's health services. to lead women’s health camps that provide education, cervical cancer screenings, reproductive health counseling, and safe spaces for honest conversation. However, they don't just provide the health camps and then leave. The Soyamsebika continue to support the community by being present and listening. A representative from Mary Stopes shared what sets the Soyamsebika apart from other volunteers - “They stay in the communities and build relationships with the people. They listen to the people and address their needs.”
This is what health equity looks like: healthcare rooted in trust, strengthened by collaboration, and sustained by local leaders.
Yesterday was World Health Day. On this day we celebrate the volunteers, partners, and communities working together to make health accessible to all.
💛 Together, we move closer to a future where everyone has the opportunity to live a healthy life.
To read more about this story and others, visit www.healthedconnect.org
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03/20/2026

🌍 World Water Day Spotlight: Matete Sinkhani Community Center, Malawi 💧
Silas and Spiwe faithfully host monthly weighing days for 70-80 children under five, offering growth monitoring, immunizations, and health education with support from local HSAs.
But there’s one big challenge: no nearby clean water. Women walk 2–3 km just to bring water for drinking and handwashing during clinic days. Lack of water access also makes it difficult for other programming to take place at the center, such as preschool programs or a community garden.
✨ Good news! Through generous donor support, HealthEd Connect was able to fund the installation of a borehole. In December, the community began digging the borehole. Rain paused the work, but completion is expected in April—bringing clean, accessible water right to the center.
On this World Water Day, we honor the importance of safe water and the communities working hard to secure it. At HealthEd Connect, we’re committed to supporting solutions—one community at a time. 💙
To read more about Matete’s story, please visit www.healthedconnect.org/blog

03/08/2026

Today marks the 115th anniversary of International Women’s Day, a global day to recognize the achievements, resilience, and impact of women everywhere. At HealthEd Connect, we are proud to celebrate the remarkable women who shape our mission, strengthen our programs, and uplift communities across the world. From leadership to local action, women are at the heart of everything we do.

To every woman connected with our organization: You are our heroes—today and every day. Your voices, your work, and your unwavering commitment inspire us and move us forward. Here’s to your strength, your leadership, and your unstoppable impact.
Happy International Women’s Day!

02/27/2026

Sanitation isn’t glamorous—but it is essential. During a recent visit to Nepal, our team saw firsthand the impact that a clean, sanitary community can have. With leadership from community health volunteers, local residents identified sanitation as a critical priority.
Together, they launched a community-led solution: installing trash bins throughout their neighborhoods, educating families on proper waste disposal and implementation of community cleanup days. The result? Cleaner walkways, safer environments, and a healthier future for children and families.
When you support HealthEd Connect, you help make simple, life‑changing solutions like this possible.
Read the full story on our blog ➡️ https://www.healthedconnect.org/blog

02/11/2026

✨ Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! ✨
Today we celebrate the vital contributions women and girls make across every area of scientific discovery and innovation, including health sciences.
At HealthEd Connect, we’re especially proud of our 14 nursing scholars supported this year through scholarships. We’re also proud of the ways that our past nursing scholars continue to bring hope and healing in their communities.
We love our nurses and our nursing scholars—today and every day! 👩‍⚕️🌍💛
Read more about our nursing scholars on our blog: https://www.healthedconnect.org/blog/2026/2/11/celebrating-women-and-girls-in-science-honoring-our-nursing-scholars

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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