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Early Treatment with Rectal Artesunate to Halt Disease Progression and Reduce Disability in Survivors: A Neurocognitive Assessment of Study 13 Child
…malaria, some of whom obtained rapid treatment with a new, effective drug, will be tracked and assessed for brain function. Proof that the treatment reduces disability will expedite policy changes to prevent malaria and increase treatment access.
Scaling up of the BasicNeeds Mental Health and Development Model through a social franchise approach
…Model also increases an individual’s access to emotional and practical support through self-help groups, improves their capacity to find meaningful occupation and employment, and ultimately works to changes health systems and policy for the better. Through the implementation of its Model across 12 countries, BasicNeeds has presented strong evidence that its approach generates sustainable impact.…
Implementation of the International Guide for Monitoring Child Development (IGMCD): An individualized, technology-aided approach to promoting early childhood development in a low-income setting in Mumbai
…that use of the IGMCD by Community Health Workers (CHWs) in a home visitation program leads to a greater focus on the developmental needs of children and promotes changes at all levels – family, household and community -- to better address the needs of children identified with developmental delay or at risk for developmental difficulties. "
Grand Challenges Canada Announces New Co-CEOs to Lead Organization Forward
…Mme Saucier. “In Dr. Silver and Ms. Mackie, we have chosen two strong leaders who combine an incomparable knowledge of GCC’s operations with a detailed plan for change and growth. In presenting their shared vision for a co-CEO model, the board was struck by the ambition, pragmatism and dynamism of their plans for GCC.” As…
Grand Challenges Canada Announces New Co-CEOs to Lead Organization Forward
…Mme Saucier. “In Dr. Silver and Ms. Mackie, we have chosen two strong leaders who combine an incomparable knowledge of GCC’s operations with a detailed plan for change and growth. In presenting their shared vision for a co-CEO model, the board was struck by the ambition, pragmatism and dynamism of their plans for GCC.” As…
Including Women in Humanitarian Crisis Response
…yet, Noura’s story shows that women are capable of designing solutions to the challenges they face and that when they do, they have the power to completely change the status quo. I’m looking forward to seeing the Humanitarian Grand Challenge support bold, women-led projects doing just that. Natalie Boychuk is a former research assistant to…
Meet Grand Challenges Canada’s 2018 Summer Students
…in a financially sustainable way which helps people thrive.Impact investing is evolving and the not-for-profit sector is changing dramatically, I believe that this organization is leading this change. The future looks promising and I want to be part of this movement, I can think of no better organization than Grand Challenges Canada which will serve…
Welcome 2016 Summer Students!
…with Grand Challenges Canada, I hope to gain a more nuanced understanding of how global health projects progress from proof-of-concept to scaling-up, and how the theory of change model helps monitor progress and identify particularly impactful strategies. I look forward to building my skills in ad-hoc research and analytical writing, and supplementing my understanding of…
Grand Challenges Canada and ‘Gender Lens Investing’
…social enterprise which has received risk capital to expand access to safe, high-quality, and affordable sanitary pads in Kenya. ZanaAfrica uses a holistic approach to instill behavior change around sanitary pads and deliver critical and accurate reproductive and menstrual health information. The funding will enable ZanaAfrica to scale up production of their pads, drive sales…
Wanted: Investors to transform global mental health
…in de-risking bold ideas and helping the most promising innovations to scale. Being a champion. The mental health field needs investors who are deeply committed to creating change and who show no fear to talk about it. The stigma that accompanies and sustains the burden of mental illness makes this advocacy even more important in…