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SUMMER 2016
NEW PARTNERSHIPS   

CORE Group is excited to announce a new partnership with the Eleanor Crook Foundation, which i s a mission-driven grantmaking foundation that seeks innovative, multisectoral solutions to hunger and malnutrition in East Africa. 

We are also expanding on partnerships with the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), WHO's Global Health ClusterInterAction, Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH), Gavi CSO Constituency, Global Health Council, and more as we broaden our network to more effectively foster collaboration and learning and strengthen technical capacity for ending preventable child and maternal deaths. 

Looking to partner with us? Contact Erin Murray at emurray@coregroupdc.org to set up an appointment.
REGISTER NOW FOR FALL 2016 GLOBAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 13 - 14, 2016 | WASHINGTON, DC 


The Fall 2016 Global Health Practitioner Conference, "Community Health Transitions: Leading for Impact," will highlight the variety of transitions seen in the field, and the opportunities and challenges they present. 

All conference sessions will revolve around these five tracks:
  • Emergency/Humanitarian Response
  • Mental Health
  • Nutrition
  • Adolescent Health
  • Vector-borne Diseases and Emerging Threats
Be sure to register soon to secure a seat for our Keynote Address from Dr. Emanuele Capobianco, Incoming Deputy Executive Director, Partnership for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (PMNCH).



At TOPS/FSN Network  Knowledge Sharing Meetings , the connections you make are as substantial as the knowledge you gain. Every session you attend, from energizing plenaries to intimate lunch tables, encourages active participation and engagement with your peers.

Take advantage of frequent exchanges with colleagues from around the world and across the food security and nutrition spectrum for lively and substantial discussions on the changing landscapes of food security.

Due to overwhelming interest in the meeting, registration is now closed, but there is a waiting list. Keynote and plenary sessions will also be live broadcast.

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VIDEO STORYTELLING WORKSHOP: NARRATIVES FOR IMPACT
SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 | KAMPALA, UGANDA 

Video is a powerful mechanism for increasing awareness, educating, and motivating changes in behavior. CORE Group staff and partners will
 host a hands-on one-day workshop where participants will learn about different types of video storytelling, the full process of video production, and the impact of effective videos. Take on the role of director, writer, videographer, or editor, and go through the actual process of brainstorming, storyboarding, filming, and editing in small groups.


Summer Series on Online Engagement
August 2016 | Online 

CORE Group, through the TOPS/FSN Network Knowledge Management Task Force, will be hosting a 3-part Summer Series that taps into the collective wisdom of sector experts to bring you solutions to each of the challenges of online engagement.

August 11: Let's Talk Online Engagement, Stan Garfield

August 18: Assessing the Health of Your Online Community, Richard Millington

August 25: Peer Assist (more information coming soon)

WELCOME TO NEW STAFF
 
Lisa M. Hilmi
Executive Director
Lisa Hilmi has an extensive career in global health, employing both human rights and community-based participatory approaches to addressing health disparities for women, children and communities. Lisa brings a wealth of experience working at multiple levels of global health from policy, research, emergency relief, workforce development, health systems strengthening, and fund raising, from local to global levels. Read More.

Holly Collins
Communications Associate
Holly Collins has experience in social media, marketing, media production, and both domestic and international journalism. Her vision for communication is to share stories and information in order to move others to action in vulnerable communities. She has worked for multiple nonprofit organizations focusing on children and education in various contexts. Holly earned a Bachelor of Arts in professional writing and journalism from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Read More.
POLIO ERADICATION MILESTONE IN KENYA   

On July 28, the Government of Kenya destroyed remaining samples of Type 2 wild poliovirus to prevent either accidental or deliberate release into the human population again. During formal ceremonies held at the Kenya Medical Research Institute, the Government of Kenya Ministry of Health commended and thanked the  CORE Group Polio Project  (CGPP) for its important work in the hardest-to-reach communities along the borders of Kenya (facing Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Somalia). CGPP works at the community level to promote polio vaccination, routine immunization, and community-based detection of suspected cases of paralysis. CGPP Director Frank Conlon attended the event as a chief guest.

NEW RESOURCE: CIVIL SOCIETY LITERATURE REVIEW

This document summarizes a literature review on civil society engagement to strengthen national health systems to end preventable child and maternal death. 

The role of civil society in national health system strengthening remains ill-defined as disagreements continue to exist concerning the roles and responsibilities of donors, governments and civil society itself. 

The authors aim to showcase the potential of civil society engagement to strengthen national health systems.

"UNCIVIL SOCIETY" RESPONSE LETTER PUBLISHED IN THE LANCET

CORE Group organized the non-governmental organization (NGO) community in opposition to a March 2016 commentary in The Lancet called "Uncivil Society" that echoed a prevalent systematic bias in the treatment of NGOs.

The letter,  published in The Lancet in June 2016, responds to each point of the civil society criticisms, asserting that "NGOs are diverse and dynamic entities that are responsive to social, cultural, and political trends, with varying missions, foci, technical acumen, religious affiliation, experience, and quality assurance standards." 

EXPLORE RESOURCES FROM SPRING 2016 GLOBAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER CONFERENCE
MAY 16-20, 2016 | PORTLAND, OR 

The CORE Group Spring 2016 Global Health Practitioner Conference brought together 216 participants from 15 countries representing 69 organizations and 10 universities. 

Attendees exchanged and learned about community health approaches and good practices, connected with their global health peers, and strategized on joint efforts in Working Groups. 

USAID NIGER RISE KNOWLEDGE SHARING MEETING
APRIL 14 - 15, 2016 | NIAMEY, NIGER 

CORE Group (as part of The TOPS Program) and USAID Niger held a two-day knowledge sharing workshop with RISE and other FFP partners and stakeholders. The workshop was designed to (1) identify and assess common successes and challenges in key implementation activities/areas; (2) highlight and document potential common solutions to identified bottlenecks; and (3) offer practical recommendations and promising practices in order to strengthen program implementation and improve program outcomes.

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 CORE GROUP RESPONDS TO ZIKA   

CORE Group Members have come together to align interventions and share and adapt resources to address the Zika virus outbreak in Latin America. Get involved by joining the Coordinated Zika Response Group (free registration required), where you can find the latest updates from WHO, download and share Zika resources, and engage in discussions with fellow professionals. 
  REGISTER FOR UPCOMING WEBINARS
 
We offer webinars throughout the year to keep global health practitioners informed of key and timely global health topics. Join us for these upcoming webinars:
 JOIN OUR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK 


CORE Group recently launched a Young Professionals Network (YPN) to foster knowledge sharing and career development among professionals and students 21-35 years old.

We are excited to welcome our new YPN co-chairs:  Denise Phelps, AnthroTech Solutions and Pauline Lee, Chemonics International. 

Join the group online (free registration required) to meet the other members and find out about upcoming planning calls and events.
 FEATURE YOUR ORGANIZATION'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS 

Tell us about your new resources, upcoming events, and other announcements to be published in the next CORE Group Member Highlights eNewsletter This quarterly eNewsletter features our Members' innovations and updates. 
 
Submit content by August 15, 2016!
ABOUT CORE GROUP

CORE Group supports effective implementation at scale of programs that promote and protect health in all communities, including the most marginalized. We represent nearly 70 global nonprofit and non-governmental organizations working worldwide. We are public health professionals working together to develop innovative tools, resources, and programs to improve health outcomes. Our collaboration results in greater impact than organizations can accomplish individually.

Vision: Communities where everyone can attain health and well-being.

Mission: Improve and expand community health practices for underserved populations, especially women and children, through collaborative action and learning.

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