Who we are
We are mission-driven and have deep technical expertise.
We support staff who live in the countries or regions in which we work. We strive to create a fit-for-purpose workplace that is respectful, diverse, inclusive and supportive. Our governance reflects deep knowledge of the areas where we work and the diversity of the people we serve.
What we do
We work with governments and partners across the globe to co-create, advocate for, and scale up activities in two core areas:
History
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Our latest work
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Going back to basics to stop the ongoing cholera pandemic
The focus on clean water, better health care and public health, and expanded vaccine production needed to control the spread of cholera today will prepare the world for future health crises and save lives.
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Sri Lanka’s trans fat ban will save 50,000 lives in the next 25 years
With its new best-practice policy banning industrially produced trans fat, Sri Lanka joins neighbors India and Bangladesh and 52 other countries in the World Health Organization’s REPLACE Initiative to eliminate this toxic food additive from the global food supply.
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Celebrating trans fat elimination on the global stage
Co-hosted with the World Health Organization, our side event at the World Health Assembly celebrated progress in removing trans fat from the global food supply.