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Bridging the Oxygen Therapy Access Gap
By Neelam Azmat – Portfolio Manager, SRHR & SGBV Medical oxygen is the cornerstone for saving lives and treating chronic conditions. Yet, for millions of people around the world—especially children suffering from pneumonia—access to oxygen therapy is a critical, unmet need. This World Pneumonia Day, we recognize the urgent importance of closing this gap. At […]
Truth on the Frontlines: Addressing Misinformation, Disinformation, and Hate Speech in Humanitarian Crises
By Anahi Ayala Iacucci and Fawad Akbari Every second, new headlines flash from conflict zones: “#BreakingNews!” But which updates are accurate, and which are designed to mislead or sow discord? This question is increasingly urgent. Misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech (MDH) flood the digital landscape, shaping public opinion, inflaming tensions, and complicating humanitarian efforts. In […]
Amplifying Change: The Geneva Learning Foundation and Grand Challenges Canada Elevate Insights of the Global Health Community on Climate Impact
Geneva, Switzerland – 6 November 2024 – The Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF) and Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) are proud to announce a new partnership that will focus on transforming insights from the local health community in low- and middle-income countries into actionable insights about the pressing health challenges posed by climate change. This collaboration aims […]
Devex: Transform Health Fund Surpasses $100M Goal: A Step Forward for Private Health Care Solutions in Africa
Recently, Devex covered the final close of the Transform Health Fund, highlighting the fund’s achievement in surpassing its USD $100 million target and raising $111 million to support private health care solutions across Africa. At Grand Challenges Canada, we are proud to support innovative solutions that improve health outcomes for underserved communities. One such initiative, […]
GCC Featured in Prospira Global’s The Power of Giving: Global Mental Health Financing Insights 2024 Report
We’re proud to be listed as one of the top 10 funders financing global mental health in Prospira Global’s recent report! The report, titled, “The Power of Giving: Global Mental Health Financing Insights,” launched on October 18, 2024, at The REAL Summit. The report is Prospira Global’s first annual Global Mental Health Financing Insights report. […]
Reflections from Grand Challenges Canada’s 2024 Summer Fellows
Arshia Saxena (she/her) Team: Social Finance What was your favorite project that you worked on, and what is a key takeaway from that experience? My favorite project to work on this summer was the Financial Statement tracker. I worked with many deal leads and was able to gain first-hand experience in reaching out to external […]
Driving Health Innovation through Collaboration: Insights from Recent Meetings with Partners and Local Innovators during a Trip to Africa
By Yaser Kerachian – Senior Portfolio Manager, Business Development My recent trip to Africa, which included the 4th African Health Research and Innovation Funders Forum (AHRIFF) in Cape Town, a site visit to Touch Health’s m-mama project, and the Grand Challenges Network of Partners Strategy and Coordination Meeting in Tanzania, provided valuable lessons on health […]
Transform Health Fund Q&A with Leeat Gellis
The Transform Health Fund aims to bolster healthcare systems across Africa by scaling proven and innovative healthcare models. Recently, AfricInvest and The Health Finance Coalition announced the final close, successfully raising $111 million through a mix of commercial, public, and private donor investments. In this Q&A, we speak with Leeat Gellis, Director of Social Finance […]
Key Learnings from the 2024 Digital Mental Health International Congress
By Sahil Chopra and Pulkit Aggrwal The Digital Mental Health International Congress (eMHIC) took place in Ottawa, Canada, on September 19th and 20th. The theme of this year’s Congress, “Digital Building Capacity: 24/7 Mental Health Support for All,” brought together experts and leaders to discuss how digital mental health can provide support and services for […]
Transform Health Fund Surpasses $100 Million Target Final Close to Improve Access to Quality Healthcare in Africa
AfricInvest and The Health Finance Coalition (HFC) today announced the final close of the pan-African Transform Health Fund (THF), an innovative blended-finance fund that aims to bolster healthcare systems in Africa by scaling proven and innovative healthcare models across the continent.