Program areas at Christian Connections for International Health
Networking and communication: as a membership organization, ccih relies on regular communications with its members. Ccih produces a monthly e-bulletin, the ccih connector, which informs members on best practices in global Health, shares member activities, and announces upcoming opportunities and events of interest. Ccih representatives also attended multiple conferences, briefings, and events of all types, representing the work of its members to the broader Health and development community. Ccih relies on social media including facebook, twitter, you tube, instagram, and its website (www.ccih.org). Ccih maintains discussion groups that members join to share information and opportunities with each other.
Annual conference: ccih hosted a virtual annual conference, in which 505 people from 59 countries shared information and participated in discussions. Participants included students, developing country representatives, and other professionals in global Health. Presenters included domestic and International leaders in non-profit organizations.
Education and advocacy: ccih elevated awareness among governments, International organizations, nonprofits, and private organizations about faith-based organizations in International Health. Ccih educated decision makers about policies and programs that improve the Health and livelihood of people in developing countries. Topics included healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies (htsp) to improve the Health of women and children, as well as strategies to improve global Health services in facilities and communities. Ccih organized advocacy events on capitol hill, visited multiple congressional offices, carried out public webinars, published videos, articles, and facts sheets. Grants from private and public sources supported this education and advocacy in the u.s. and several countries.