Rural Lifelines, Part 3: Transforming the Health Care System
Across the country, short-term clinical solutions like workforce surge support...
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Latin America and the Caribbean
Improving health and education outcomes in Latin America and the Caribbean
Improving Health and Education Outcomes in Latin America and the Caribbean
JSI partners with national governments and local organizations to implement sustainable health and education initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean. We work to improve health outcomes by reducing malnutrition, expanding immunization coverage, curbing infectious diseases, and strengthening health supply chains. Our youth development programs integrate life skills and vocational training with digital literacy to prepare young people for the workforce and long-term success.
By applying evidence-driven interventions and fostering intentional partnerships, JSI expands access to essential services and opportunities.
Dr. Fitsum Girma
Technical Lead, Health Systems Resilience and Emergency Preparedness
“Through reinforced public health emergency operations centers and public health emergency management workforce, we are supporting the shift from reactive crisis management to a proactive state of continual enhancement of preparedness and response.”
Dr. Fitsum Girma on the strategic value of emergency operations centers.
Alexandra Papagno
Education Systems Expert | Project Director, SABES Program Support PD Center
“Our responsibility is to create the conditions for each student to succeed. We must collaborate with students, staff, and partners to build ecosystems that allow every learner to not just participate but thrive on their own terms.”
Alexandra Papagno on building ecosystems where every learner can thrive.
David Noyes, PhD
Education Systems Expert | Project Director
”Many education systems already have strong policies. The persistent challenge is building the implementation capacity to translate those policies into better teaching, stronger school support, and improved learning outcomes.”
Dr. David Noyes on translating policy into practice across education systems.
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