January 2026

The Ask: Making space for leadership in a time of uncertainty

Posted on January 20, 2026March 25, 2026 by Lauren Trancoso

For leaders in global health and international development, the ground has been shifting for years.

CanWaCH newsletter: New CEO welcome, an updated GAC guide and IDW 2026!

Posted on January 15, 2026January 28, 2026 by Lauren Trancoso

Welcome to our first newsletter of 2026!

CanWaCH delegation at ICFP 2025: Five questions with Melisa Eraslan

Posted on January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 by Lauren Trancoso

Entering medicine, I knew I wanted to develop skills and perspectives beyond the traditional biomedical model of health and disease. While clinical knowledge is essential, it is insufficient on its own to address the structural forces that shape health outcomes.

Opening Doors to Learning and Health in Zakiganj

Posted on January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 by Lauren Trancoso

It was this determination that guided Human Concern International (HCI) as it launched a project designed to strengthen the foundations of learning and well-being in the community.