We have strong emphasis on awareness campaigns, advocacy for NCD policy changes, and fundraising for victims' medical treatments. Our primary focus is on non-communicable diseases, which encompass a wide range of health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and respiratory diseases.
NCDs are often preventable, and we believe that by empowering individuals and communities with information and resources, we can significantly reduce the prevalence of these diseases and their associated risk factors.
We prioritize health promotion for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) due to their increasing prevalence and significant impact on global health. NCDs such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases are responsible for the majority of deaths worldwide, with the burden disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries.
By focusing on NCD prevention and control through health promotion initiatives, the GH Foundation can address key risk factors such as unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and harmful alcohol consumption. Furthermore, promoting awareness, early detection, and access to treatment and care for NCDs can help reduce morbidity, mortality, and the socioeconomic burden associated with these diseases, ultimately contributing to improved public health outcomes and sustainable development.
We have strong commitment to promote gender equality through Community awareness, anti-GBV advocacy, legal aid, education support, and economic empowerment programs. We work tirelessly to address the social, economic, and political inequalities that disproportionately affect women, girls, and marginalized communities.
Through advocacy, education, and empowerment, we aim to break down barriers and promote a more equitable and inclusive society.
The GH Foundation advocates for gender equality as a fundamental human rights issue, recognizing that all individuals, regardless of gender, deserve equal opportunities, rights, and freedoms. Gender equality is not only a matter of fairness but also a prerequisite for achieving sustainable development and fostering inclusive societies.
By promoting gender equality, we aim to dismantle discriminatory norms and practices that perpetuate gender-based disparities in access to education, healthcare, employment, and decision-making.
Moreover, gender equality is essential for improving health outcomes and advancing global health goals. Gender inequalities can have a profound impact on health, limiting individuals' access to healthcare services, information, and resources. By advocating for gender-responsive health policies and programs, the GH Foundation seeks to address the unique health needs and challenges faced by individuals of all genders, ultimately promoting better health outcomes and reducing health disparities.
At GH Foundation, we recognize that health issues and gender inequalities are interconnected. Our approach integrates both focus areas to create more holistic and effective interventions.
We design health programs that address the unique needs and challenges faced by people of different genders. This includes gender-specific health education, screenings, and support services.
Our gender equality programs incorporate health considerations, recognizing that health status can affect one's ability to participate fully in social, economic, and political life.
We empower communities to identify and address their own health and gender challenges through participatory approaches that build local capacity and ownership.
How we approach our work in health promotion and gender equality
Raising awareness about NCDs and gender-based violence through community outreach, media campaigns, and school programs.
Engaging communities to take collective action on health and gender issues that affect them.
Training community health workers, teachers, and local leaders to become advocates for health and gender equality.
Providing financial assistance for medical treatments, facilitating access to healthcare services, and organizing health screenings.
Offering legal assistance to survivors of gender-based violence and advocating for their rights.
Providing counseling and support groups for individuals affected by NCDs and gender-based violence.
Providing scholarships, school supplies, and vocational training to vulnerable children and youth.
Offering small grants, loans, and business skills training to help individuals, especially women, achieve financial independence.
Providing safe shelter for homeless GBV survivors and building houses for vulnerable individuals.
Working with government and stakeholders to influence policies on NCDs and gender equality.
Collaborating with local and international organizations to strengthen our impact and reach.
Conducting research to inform our programs and contribute to the broader knowledge base on NCDs and gender issues.
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