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Immunization Week 2024: Corus celebrates two decades …

WebIn the relentless fight against diseases, the impact of robust immunization programs cannot be overstated. As Corus commemorates World Immunization Week 2024, we look back at the remarkable milestones our public health organization, IMA World Health, has achieved over two decades of consistent and effective immunization …

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How DRC's mothers transform community health and …

WebBetween October 2022 and September 2023, lead mothers of IYCF support groups like Esther and Kokola, with the support of their community health workers, screened 199,897 children for acute malnutrition. Lead mothers and IYCF support groups play significant roles in MOMENTUM Integrated Health Resilience’s work to strengthen health resilience.

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Technical support for home gardens improves family …

WebA decline in acute malnutrition in children and pregnant women has been observed since MOMENTUM Integrated Health Resilience began these supplemental nutrition activities. Kitchen gardens have reinforced the resilience of families when dealing with shocks and stressors due to conflict and inflation. The program proved highly successful for

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Improving global water, sanitation and hygiene access

WebWater is essential not only to health, but also to poverty reduction, food security, human rights and education. Despite the global target for clean water and sanitation through Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, 2 billion people still lack access to safely managed drinking water at home.. The Corus International family of …

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What We Do Corus International

WebWhat We Do. Corus unites an array of nonprofit organizations and businesses, each with specialized expertise in health, economic development, impact investing, humanitarian assistance, and technology for development. Alongside communities and local partners in fragile settings, our expert teams integrate disciplines, approaches and resources to

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Who We Are Corus International

WebCorus International is a global family of changemakers that envisions a healthy world forever flourishing in dignity and justice. Our mission is to urgently end poverty, suffering and injustice wherever they afflict humanity, with enduring passion, partnership and expertise. We seek to end human suffering and injustice by working with the world

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Corus International

WebWelcome to Corus. We are a new kind of INGO. We are an ensemble of organizations working together in the world's most fragile settings to deliver the holistic, lasting solutions needed to overcome the interconnected challenges of poverty, health care access and climate change. We are your newest partner in international development, yet we

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IMA World Health Corus International

WebHealth care solutions in fragile settings IMA World Health Founded in 1960 by an ecumenical consortium of faith-based organizations, IMA World Health (IMA) helps fragile communities overcome public health challenges. They incorporate the best in science and public health programming into existing local systems to achieve sustainable health, …

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Lutheran World Relief and IMA World Health respond to …

WebBALTIMORE — Staff from Lutheran World Relief and IMA World Health, both of the Corus International family, are assessing damage from the Aug. 14 Haiti earthquake, urgent needs and how to most efficiently respond. Lutheran World Relief and IMA World Health have committed an initial $100,000 to the emergency response, which will likely focus on

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Our commitment to primary health care Corus …

WebOur commitment to primary health care. Corus International is thrilled to participate in the 2023 International Conference on Primary Health Care (ICPHC) in Ethiopia. Primary health care is an all-encompassing, cost-effective and inclusive approach to improving people’s physical, mental and social well-being. The value of primary health care

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The importance of mental health: Overcoming challenges faced by …

WebIt is crucial to underscore the significance of mental health in the overall well-being of young people. Mental health exerts its influence on all facets of an individual's life.

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Our People Corus International

WebDaniel V. Speckhard is the president & CEO of Corus International, an ensemble of organizations including Lutheran World Relief and IMA World Health. A former U.S. Ambassador to Greece and Belarus, Daniel has had a long and distinguished career in government service under both Republican and Democratic administrations.

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Our global response to COVID-19 Corus International

WebAs COVID-19 variants exacerbate the global crisis, the Corus International family is responding with a phased, multi-sectoral COVID-19 response that leverages our technical expertise in health, emergency response, livelihoods and agriculture. Through our family of organizations that includes IMA World Health , Lutheran World Relief and CGA

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How do we get back on track for SDG3

WebTo get back on track to progress towards SDG3, international donors and governments should co-create and invest more in health FBOs, like SANRU , ACHAP and EPN, to strengthen locally led health systems and leverage collective assets to further accelerate equitable health care service delivery. By Dr. Dennis Cherian, Associate Vice President …

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Supporting survivors of gender-based violence with psychosocial …

WebOct 10, 2023. The Corus International family of organizations is committed to preventing, mitigating and responding to gender-based violence (GBV) globally. Mental health and psychosocial needs are deeply intertwined with GBV, as survivors often grapple with profound emotional and psychological trauma. Addressing these psychosocial needs is

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Lutheran World Relief and IMA World Health: Stronger Together

WebBy Daniel Speckhard and Rick Santos. New opportunities. Stronger programs. Greater impact. Lutheran World Relief and IMA World Health are joining forces, and the future looks brighter than ever – especially for ending the cycle of poverty, fostering healthier families and communities, and responding to more humanitarian crises.

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Leveraging Corus collaborations to strengthen health system in …

WebCorus organization CGA Technologies has collaborated with Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) since 2011 to improve the quality of health care delivery by strengthening the management of health workers and improving resource management. The success of this work led directly to new partnerships with government ministries, …

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4 ways strengthening local capacity is key to addressing GBV

WebGender-based violence (GBV) is a global issue that demands localized solutions. Addressing GBV requires coordinated and sustained efforts from governments, civil society and health systems.. The Corus International family of organizations believes that strengthening local capacity is key to preventing, mitigating and responding to GBV. …

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases Corus International

WebOn January 30th, we unite with the global community to call for investment and action to end Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). NTDs are a group of over 20 conditions that are found primarily in resource-limited settings and have severe impacts on health, social and economic outcomes. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that NTDs

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