Stories & Perspectives
The Beyond Bias Partnership—New Solution to an Old Problem
Provider bias is not a new problem, but it is a problem that requires new approaches. For decades, we have…
A Bold Partnership Dramatically Reduced the Deaths of Mothers
In 2011, I was heading President Barack Obama’s signature Global Health Initiative at the Department of State. Reporting directly to…
Gender-Based Violence Stops Here
We recently conducted a survey of community leaders and health providers in Mozambique. We asked them about their knowledge and…
Human Centered Design—What’s All the Buzz About?
Attend any international health conference today and ‘human-centered design’ is the newest buzzword. But, what exactly is human centered design? Aren’t…
Beyond Bias: Human Centered Design
Human-centered design (HCD) is increasingly being applied in global health programs, but its application varies widely across projects, and its…
The Beauty of the Female Condom
My Journey from Pageants to Family Planning Do you remember the first time you saw a condom? I do. It…
Five Questions with Joseph Komwihangiro
A Passionate Advocate for Women & Adolescents Pathfinder is pleased to introduce our new Country Director for Tanzania, Joseph Komwihangiro.…
Empowering Students to Avoid Pregnancies, Making My Sister Proud
This blog was originally written in French and translated into English. Zeynab headshotI counted more than 20 pregnancies—all unplanned. When…
Crucial as Classwork: Peer Counseling on Campus
When I met my friend, Marie*, she had recently arrived at university and just learned she was HIV positive. She…
Meet Lois Quam
In February, Pathfinder welcomed new President & CEO Lois Quam. Find out why she loves Pathfinder’s work in this Q&A—and why…
It’s All About Inclusion: Sustainable HIV Prevention and Treatment
No meaningful progress in countering the HIV pandemic can be achieved if key populations are ignored. Just over a month…
Advancing Abortion Rights: Lessons from Mozambique
In legally restrictive settings, barriers to abortion access can be overwhelming. You needn’t look further than the American South for…