Health is a fundamental human right, and there are many positive developments in global health that offer hope for a healthier and more equitable world. According to the World Health Organization, global life expectancy has increased by more than 20 years since 1950, and maternal and child mortality rates have declined significantly in many countries. There have also been major advances in medical research and technology, with new treatments and cures being developed for a range of diseases and conditions. In addition, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of preventative health, with many countries implementing public health campaigns and policies to promote healthy lifestyles and reduce the incidence of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. These positive trends indicate that progress is being made in improving global health outcomes, and that there is hope for a future where all people have access to the health care and support they need to thrive.

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AMERICANS FOR BETTER HEARING FOUNDATION (ABHF)

ABHF is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Charity Foundation with a primary mission of helping low-income and under served individuals receive hearing healthcare and hearing aids. ABHF is also committed to educating the public and primary care physicians that "Hearing Loss Is Not A Harmless Condition". ABHF is playing a leading role in providing advanced Neuro Hearing Health Clinics where we do auditory brain training and teach individuals with a hearing loss to listen better with and without hearing aids. It's Your Brain That Hears, Not Your Ears.

Burr Ridge, Illinois

Sarah Bellums Bakery & Workshop

We create return-to-work opportunities for adults living with acquired brain injury to re-connect with the community through baking and selling delicious baked goods in Portland, OR.

Portland, Oregon

WYTV7 Community Broadcasters Network, Inc

Our mission of Education- Empowerment-Encouragement- is to provide help for people in adverse life situations to connect with the resources. We use diverse independent broadcasters as a network to educate, empower, and encourage people on diverse social topics.

Charlotte, North Carolina

THE BOSTON HOUSE

It is the mission and the honor of The Boston House to serve families who come to Boston from all over the world so that their children can receive the best of care at Dana-Farber Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. The House is a low-cost housing alternative, but more than a place to stay, it is a home-away-from-home, a respite from hospital life, and a special place where families can be together, share stories with other families in a similar situation, and lean on one another for support.

BROOKLINE, Massachusetts

Hesperian Health Guides

Hesperian Health Guides is a nonprofit health information and health education source that supports individuals and communities in their struggles to realize the right to health. We develop easy to read materials that are produced in many languages. All are available through our bookstore and for free online on our HealthWiki.

Berkeley, California

START Treatment

Mission START Treatment and Recovery Centers is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of compassionate, comprehensive, evidence-based healthcare and social services; education of the public concerning maintenance of healthy lifestyles; and cutting-edge behavioral, biomedical and healthcare services research.

BROOKLYN, New York

CHILDREN HORSES & ADULTS IN PARTNERSHIP (CHAPS)

Our mission is to provide high quality equine therapies for youth, adults and veterans with physical, mental, social and/or psychological disabilities.

Sheridan, Wyoming

Axis Health System

Axis Health System is a private, not-for-profit corporation, licensed to provide mental health services, substance use disorder treatment and at our Cortez, La Plata, and School-based Integrated Healthcare clinics, primary care services.

Durango, Colorado

Mission 22

Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.

Sisters, Oregon

RAIN-CENTRAL MISSOURI INC

Rain is the regions premier provider of FREE HIV/STI health screenings and Case Management Services.

Columbia, Missouri

LAUGHING AT MY NIGHTMARE INC

Laughing At My Nightmare, Inc. is teaching children that all people deserve kindness and respect, regardless of their differences, while also providing free equipment to people living with muscular dystrophy!

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania