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Child Family Health International (CFHI)

Transformative Global Health Education 🌍
Built on community, reciprocity & real-world impact.

Join us and “Let the World Change You.”
https://linktr.ee/CFHI || 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Org.

09/09/2026

CFHI’s community-based programs offer opportunities to learn beyond traditional destinations while engaging with local health systems, community leaders, and the social contexts that shape health 🌍

Explore programs in:
🇪🇨Puyo, Ecuador
🇧🇴Tarija, Bolivia
🇿🇦Durban, South Africa
🇮🇳Delhi, India

Beyond clinical observation, these impactful programs help participants build cultural humility, deepen their understanding of global health, and learn alongside the communities that make each destination unique.

*These program destinations receive priority for CFHI Scholarships!*

Explore CFHI’s Off the Beaten Path offerings: cfhi.org/off-the-beaten-path-programs/

09/07/2026

Twenty-one years after her CFHI program in Cape Town, alumna Abby Drake returned to the community that shaped her—personally and professionally.

“My CFHI experience made me more humble, more inquisitive, and more holistic in my approach.”

Today, Abby brings the lessons of that experience into every patient interaction, considering how culture, environment, social connection, politics, and other factors influence whole-person well-being. Her return to Cape Town also celebrated the relationships that have endured across decades—including her lasting connection with her host family and the CFHI leadership team in Cape Town, Avril and Marion.

As CFHI enters its 35th year, we’re celebrating the alumni whose curiosity became impact. How has your CFHI experience stayed with you?

Share your story in the comments, tag a fellow CFHI alum, or get in touch with us. We’d love to reconnect and celebrate the lasting impact of this remarkable community.

09/04/2026

Not every global health experience begins in a capital city! 🗺️

Meet Matthew Freeman, a recent CFHI alumnus and scholarship recipient who ventured off the beaten path to Tarija, Bolivia 🇧🇴 — a quaint southern city where community connections and local perspectives are part of a student’s daily life.

Participants learn alongside health professionals in community clinics, hospitals, rural outreach settings, and a center specializing in Chagas disease. Homestays and medical Spanish classes offer an even deeper immersion into life in this often-overlooked region.

Ready to experience global health beyond the conventional destinations? Explore Global Health in Tarija, Bolivia: cfhi.org/program/global-health-in-bolivia-tarija/

09/03/2026

A CFHI scholarship can do more than make global health education accessible — it can help transform a learner’s purpose into action!

“Participating in this program in Ghana was a deeply transformative experience that bridged the gap between my academic MPH training and the real-world realities of global health.

As a Ghanaian native, everything I witnessed has solidified my urge to work within the Ghanaian health system to design and implement initiatives that genuinely improve lives. This experience didn't just teach me about global health; it made me a better, more conscious public and global health professional ready to give back to my community and the world.”

-Adwoa Ansong (CFHI Practicum Alumnus & Scholarship Recipient, Global Health in Accra, Ghana)

CFHI has awarded more than $1.1 million in scholarships since 2000. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with these upcoming deadlines:
📅 October 2, 2026: programs beginning January-April 2027
📅 February 5, 2027: programs beginning May-July 2027
📅 May 7, 2027: programs beginning August-November 2027

Explore scholarships and apply: cfhi.org/scholarships/

09/02/2026

Global health learning comes alive through partnership 🌏📚

These snapshots from University of California, Davis students in the Philippines this summer highlight what’s possible when universities, local health professionals, and communities learn together. Through partnerships with more than 100 universities, CFHI helps institutions create ethical, community-based experiences that connect academic learning with local health realities.

Ready to bring global health learning to your campus or experience it in the Philippines?

🔗 Explore Academic Partnerships: cfhi.org/academic-partnerships/)
🇵🇭 Discover Global Health in the Philippines: cfhi.org/program/global-health-in-the-philippines/

08/28/2026

How can global learning help plant the seeds of peacebuilding across borders? 🌍

Join the Community-Based Global Learning Collaborative and Dr. Ousmane Aly Pame for a conversation about ethical exchange, community-driven development, and regenerative global learning.

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 1:00-2:30 p.m.
🔗 Register at cbglcollab.org/events-calendar

08/28/2026

Start planning an unforgettable winter break in Puyo, Ecuador! 🇪🇨 🌿

At the gateway to the Amazon rainforest, CFHI participants learn alongside local healthcare professionals and Kichwa and Shuar communities while exploring rural primary care, public health, and traditional and Indigenous approaches to health and healing.

With a January start date and programs ranging from two to ten weeks, now is the perfect time to plan a meaningful winter break dedicated to exploring health in Ecuador.

Explore the program and apply today! cfhi.org/program/public-health-in-ecuador-puyo/

08/27/2026

Please join us for the 3rd Annual CFHI Academic Partner Summit, an opportunity for universities and schools to learn about the latest developments in global health experiential education, exchange ideas and approaches, and build a strong community of practice.

📅 October 5, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET
🔗 Register at cfhi.org/cfhiwebinars/
This event is designed for university administrators from current and prospective partner institutions, but all are welcome!

Together, participants will explore emerging practices, share institutional insights, and identify strategies for aligning on-campus learning with ethical, community-based experiences abroad.

Topics will include:
- Recent advances in global health experiential education and study abroad
- An overview of GES data and the assessment of student learning and development, including how institutions can use findings to strengthen campus commitments, curricula, and programming
- Incident reviews and emerging practices in student health and safety, including Level 1, 2, and 3 incident classifications
- Student preparation, support, and wellness amid evolving geopolitical realities
- Updates to the Fair-Trade Learning rubric and its application to global health international education and partnership development
- Cross-cultural frameworks and educational tools that support trainee learning and development

This Summit offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, address shared challenges, and explore practical approaches to program design, quality improvement, partnership development, and student support. We look forward to bringing our academic community together to help shape the future of ethical, responsive, and impactful global health education.

08/21/2026

Practicum Alumni Feature: Jazzmyn Hollister (Tarija, Bolivia)

During her CFHI practicum in Tarija, Bolivia, Jazzmyn developed ¡Protégete del Chagas!, a low-cost, movement-based educational game that teaches children about Chagas disease prevention. Her site preceptor, CFHI Medical Director in Tarija, Dr. Karina Gamarra, along with local health professionals and community members, guided the project. After returning to the (name of university), Jazzmyn adapted and piloted the game with students in grades 3-5.

She is now preparing the findings for publication and hopes to further refine the intervention before bringing the completed game back to Tarija.

“My time in Tarija fundamentally shaped how I think about global and community health. I am especially grateful to Dra. Karina for her mentorship, to the local medical and public health staff who welcomed me into their work, and to the residents who trusted me enough to share their experiences and stories with me. They taught me that meaningful health interventions begin with listening to the people who understand their communities best. Seeing an idea that began during my practicum grow into a pilot study has been incredibly meaningful, and I would love to return to Tarija in the future to share the completed game with the community that helped inspire and shape it.”

Learn more about CFHI Practicum opportunities here: cfhi.org/practicums/

08/20/2026

Welcome to our New Board Member!

Julia Rasooly, CFHI Alumna (Oaxaca, 2008) | Founder and CEO, Puracath | Investor, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist

Julia is an entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and accomplished bioengineer with more than 20 years of experience in the medical device and biotechnology industries. She is the founder and CEO of PuraCath Medical, where she has led the development of multiple FDA-cleared catheter disinfection technologies and is an inventor on more than 29 patents. Julia has also co-founded two national nonprofit organizations—Persian Tech Entrepreneurs and HealthTech Women—and helped deploy more than $150 million in venture and direct investments. A former Stanford University School of Medicine researcher, she holds degrees from UC Berkeley and Stanford University and serves as a reviewer for NIH small-business grants.

We are so happy to have Julia as our newest member of the CFHI Board!

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Friday	9am - 5pm

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