September 23, 2021 President Biden’s commitment to release an additional 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to low- and lower-middle income countries is very welcome news. At Jhpiego, we know that no one is safe until we are all safe, and that a pandemic—global by definition—requires a global response. This week’s pledge is an important step
On April 15, 2020, Ruth Young Tyler’s employer called to say her services “were no longer needed.” Suddenly, she was an out-of-work marketing manager. As Ruth will attest, there was a surprising upside to losing that job. The Baltimore City Health Department suddenly did need her services—not least her energy, empathy and well-honed communications skills.
Some clear commonalities unite this trio of couples whose generous contributions to Jhpiego’s India campaign involve much more than simply signing checks. All have strong emotional and familial ties to India, from which arises a desire—no, a need—to be of help during this latest wave of the pandemic, which has produced a tsunami of pain.
