Health

The vision to make a difference – an inclusive for-profit healthcare concept

By Charlotte Dryander, LGT Impact Fellow at City Eye Hospital, Kenya An estimated 15.5 percent of the Kenyan population requires ophthalmic care. More than 80 percent of blindness in Kenya…more

21st December 2021,

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Testimonial by Kathryn Cassibry, Fellow at m2m, Mozambique

As a Partnerships and Fundraising Officer at mothers2mothers, Mozambique, Kathryn found the sweet spot that combines her passion for the social sector with her business skills. In her testimonial, Kathryn…more

24th November 2021,

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How COVID-19 has affected the global health financing landscape

By Kathryn Cassibry, LGT Impact Fellow at mothers2mothers, Mozambique As an LGT Impact Fellow for the 2020-2021 intake, it’s quite difficult to write on any topic that doesn’t revolve around…more

31st March 2021,

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Alumni Spotlight: Kathrin Hassler, 2015 cohort

Kathrin was part of the LGT Impact Fellowship 2015 cohort. With a solid track record of more than 10 years in Financial Services she now has started a new role…more

3rd December 2020,

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Testimonials by mothers2mothers Malawi: insights from Fellow Diana, her line manager Chileshe and her colleague Tendai

Diana Quintero is just about to finish her LGT Impact Fellowship. As a Fellow of the 2019 cohort, she has spent 12 months in Lilongwe in Malawi, where she supported…more

24th August 2020,

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Seeing the Simple Amidst a Complex Health Challenge

By Steve Rudner, LGT Impact Fellow for mothers2mothers, Cape Town, South Africa Sometimes, the seemingly simple things in life are the most effective. For example, who would you rather discuss…more

28th May 2020,

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mothers2mothers empowering the sustainable development in Malawi

By Diana Quintero, LGT Impact Fellow for mothers2mothers, Malawi Please, keep it a secret…. When I received the email from LGT confirming the fellowship interview for mothers2mothers (m2m), one of…more

6th February 2020,

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10 years LGT Impact Fellowship together with m2m

Throughout the past decade LGT Venture Philanthropy has closely accompanied mothers2mothers (m2m) on their road to success. LGT Impact Fellows have been actively involved in shaping this partnership. The LGT…more

15th December 2019,

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Alumni Spotlight: Amandeep Singh, 2012 cohort

Amandeep is a 2012 LGT Impact Fellow and currently works at Clinton Health Access Initiative in Cambodia as Director - Country Support, Global Vaccines Delivery The LGT Impact Fellowship offers…more

22nd February 2019,

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A Fellowship dedicated to data-driven innovation in providing affordable and high-quality healthcare in Brazil

by Laurie Barenblat - LGT Impact Fellow 2016 Founded in 2011, dr.consulta is a network of low-cost, pay-per-service medical centers in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, offering affordable and…more

25th April 2017,

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Digital Marketing: Special Considerations & Challenges for Social Entreprises

by Rachel Messina – LGT Impact Fellow 2015 At the end of August 2015, I embarked on a whirlwind move from New York City to Mumbai. In New York City…more

27th July 2016,

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HIV-Positive Mothers working to eradicate pediatric AIDS

Meet four powerful HIV+ Mothers who are working to end pediatric AIDS. "Helping people helped me heal inside." – Viwe, Mentor Mother and Khayelitsha site coordinator My first weeks working…more

21st May 2015,

LGT Impact Fellow