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Training in Pulcallpas

June 16, 2015 in , /by

We are working with an obstetrician in Pucallpas Peru, to create a model to train and supply community health workers (CHWs) based on national recommendations. Though the Peruvian Ministry of Health has well developed recommendations for CHWs​, no other ​regions in Peru ​are developing programs due to lack of resources. This program specifically aims to lower maternal mortality in Uyucali, the region in […]

Upcoming April 2015 Trip

March 5, 2015 in /by

We are planning a 3 week trip in April and will have three trainings,  The first in Peru to train 50 Community Health Workers in the Jungle areas of Peru.  The other traiings will be in Southern Bolivia where we will hae a midwife training refresher course as well as a training program to teach […]

Bolivia Trip

April 26, 2014 in , , /by

We had a successful trip to Bolivia this month, spending several days inspecting completed bathroom projects and creating partnerships with other communities for new bathroom and water projects. An agreement was created for a community health worker training program in 12 villages to begin in the fall of 2014.  Birth attendants needing restocking of birth […]