JSI

Where We Work

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.

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Getnet Alem

Surveillance Advisor, MIHR-E Project

“By supporting the digital rollout of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response on DHIS2 and strengthening event-based and community surveillance, we are improving early detection and coordinated response to public health threats.”

Getnet Alem on improving early detection through digital surveillance.

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Cary Spisak

Supply Chain Expert | Senior Technical Advisor

“We’re working to design health supply chains of the future – blending smart design with best practices and new tech to ensure communities can access essential health products, and innovative diagnostics and medicines that meet the needs of tomorrow.”

Cary Spisak on delivering the next generation of medical innovation.

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Estelle Day

Lifelong Learning Expert | Senior Advisor

“By breaking down the silos, we help clients build systems that empower learners to adapt, think critically, and flourish. Our goal is a unified architecture where technology and pedagogy intersect to drive real-world change.”

Estelle Day on on the intersection of pedagogy and real-world change.

Expanding Immunization Access in Haiti

JSI partnered with Haiti’s Ministry of Public Health and Population to improve vaccination coverage by addressing the practical barriers families face. By implementing catch-up and weekend immunization sessions beyond standard clinic hours, we have reached zero-dose and under-vaccinated infants living in urban and remote or logistically difficult geographical areas. Out of a total target population of 12,993 children in JSI-supported municipalities, we reached 10,518 with Penta 1 and 9,950 with Penta 3 (a proxy for routine coverage in the first year of life) despite security challenges.

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