CORE Group works to fulfill our vision oby working with its 50+ member organizations and network of partners to generate collaborative action and learning to improve and expand community-focused public health practices for underserved populations around the world. We believe in a world of healthy communities, where no woman or child dies of preventable causes. CORE Group makes a difference both as an independent not-for-profit organization and as the home of the Community Health Network.

1. CORE Group Overview

2. CORE Group generates collaborative action and learning to improve and expand community-focused public health practices for underserved populations around the world.

3. Life without CORE Group The American people want to help… U.S. NGOs respond.

4. Life with CORE Group The realities of the field Stronger approaches, tools, joint training, run programs together CORE network collaboration makes resources go further, and work better.

5. What brings CORE members together? Our similarities. We all… Support health programs for underserved people in other countries, especially women and children Focus on community approaches with local partners Put our hearts “into the field” Measure our impact And then, our diversity helps us help each other. We differ by… Vision and mission Size U.S. location Age of organization Funding sources Technical approaches

6. New in 2011: Now there are three ways to join our Community Health Network

7. 1. Member Organization Non-profit, citizen supported Community-focused work Application process One-year “courting period” Active participation required Members support staff time for involvement

8. 2011: NEW categories for participation 2. Associate Organization: Addressing community health issues, but not necessarily non-profit and/or citizen supported. E.g. academia, cooperating agencies, professional associations, advocacy groups, private sector 3. Individual Associate: Community health professional not employed by org. eligible for NGO membership, e.g. consultant, staff of other organization

9. Who are our members? Adventist Development and Relief Agency ~ Africare ~ African Medical and Research Foundation ~ Aga Khan Foundation ~ AME-SADA ~ ACDI/VOCA ~ American India Foundation ~ American Red Cross ~ American Refugee Committee ~ CARE International ~ Catholic Medical Mission Board ~ Catholic Relief Services ~ ChildFund International ~ Christian Reformed World Relief Committee ~Concern Worldwide ~ Counterpart International ~ Curamericas Global, Inc. ~ Episcopal Relief and Development ~Food for the Hungry ~ Freedom from Hunger ~ Future Generations ~ Global Health Action ~ Haitian Health Foundation ~ Health Alliance International ~ HealthRight International ~ Helen Keller International ~ more…

10. More members… Hesperian Foundation ~ HOPE Worldwide ~ IMA World Health ~Institute for OneWorld Health ~ International Medical Corps ~International Relief and Development ~ International Rescue Committee ~International Youth Foundation ~La Leche League International ~ Medical Care Development International ~ Medical Teams International ~Mercy Corps ~ Partners for Development ~ PATH ~ Pathfinder International ~ Physicians for Peace ~ Plan International ~ Population Services International ~ PCI ~ Project HOPE ~ Relief International ~ Samaritan’s Purse ~ Salvation Army World Service ~ Save the Children ~ WellShare International ˜ White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood ~ World Connect ~ World Concern Development Organization ~World Lung Foundation ~ World Relief ~World Vision

11. Associate Organizations Boston University Center for Global Health and Development American College of Nurse-Midwives Institute of Reproductive Health, Georgetown University International Union Against Tuberculosis & Lung Disease (The Union) Women’s Refugee Commission

12. The “Community Health” Approach Why is it the missing piece of the health system puzzle? Hard for government to reach (end of the line) Entails complex, in-depth effort, often difficult conditions Hope held out for short cuts Can be ignored Why is it necessary? Most “health care” takes place at home, in community May be the only way to reach some populations Potential for deep-rooted, lasting change Millennium Development Goals: 4, 5, 6, 8

13. How do we advance Community Health? CORE catalyzes action and collaboration in the field. Inform research agenda, provide links to field. Share the vivid realities. CORE Group Assure critical, timely resources & policies. Support evidence base, ideas Framework: Irene Tinker

14. Focus areas / Communities of Practice Specific health foci Maternal health incl. reproductive health/family planning Newborn, infant and child health Nutrition Infectious diseases:Malaria, Pneumonia, Diarrhea, HIV/AIDS, TB,Pandemic Influenza, others Cross-cutting Social and Behavior Change Monitoring and Evaluation Knowledge Management Network Strengthening mHealth (mobile technologies for health) Community Health Systems Sustainability

16. Donors

17. Universities

18. Advocates

19. Multilaterals

20. Global Alliances

21. Country partners

22. Governments

23. Private sector

26. Social and behavioral change

27. “Community health systems” strengthening

28. Evidence-based development/ implementation research

30. CORE Group Products Widely Disseminated & Used Designing for Behavior Change Curriculum Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (monitoring tool) Positive Deviance / Hearth (for malnutrition) Partnership-Driven Quality (building community connections) Pandemic Curriculum for Community/District Emergency Preparedness and Response

32. Essential Nutrition Actions (key messages for communities)

33. Community Case Management of Sick Children: Guide and Graphic

34. Guidance on Equity (making sure a program reaches everyone)

35. Home-based Actions for Newborn Care

37. CORE Group National Efforts Polio Secretariats & Human Pandemic Preparedness Project Nat’l models created & adapted in each country Coordination, collaboration including governments, int’l & in-country NGOs, others Technical leadership & application Conceptual frameworks/thought leadership Practical tools, solutions for implementation at national, district & community levels Subgrants to NGO members to apply, refine solutions Global and nat’l dissemination through extensive networks

38. From innovation in the field… Policy Impact: USAID (CSHGP, FFP), UNICEF now support Care Group approach World Relief creates Care Group Model. WR/Food for the Hungry pioneer model in Mozambique M & E data -> Model works! Donor support Johns Hopkins University input 42% U5MR, 682lives saved CORE Group involves many organizations to create “How To” tools, collect impact data, define approach, influence policy. This increases awareness, interest, understanding, quality, replicability, credibility and buy-in. Others adopt the Model WR refines, expands use of the Model; publishes FH adapts, expands use of the Model (CS, Title II) Higher reduction in under-five mortality then average Others adopt the Model Others adopt the Model … to LARGE SCALE IMPACT

39. Ten years ago, 2 NGOs using approach—now 19 NGOs, 30 projects, 14 countries Care Group model featured in UNICEF’s 2008 State of the World’s Children Report. Care Group approach used in $70 million USAID I-LIFE project in Malawi. GOMoz has shown interest in scale-up for use with health extension workers. Website with training tools

40. What makes CORE Group unique? CORE Group 55+ members synergize to advance the field of community health programming, building on evidence-based experience. Members: Technical staff Practitioner Academy Product, program development Interaction 300+ orgs. working on disaster relief, refugee assistance, sustainable development, health, agriculture, etc. Global Health Council 500+ organizations, 5000 individuals as advocacy voice targeting legislators, global policymakers, field programs, and more. CEOs, Exec. Directors High level int’l policy forums Development of org. standards Best practices Focus on “Hill” Health Advocacy, Policy All aspects of health, all levels

41. CORE Group’s role in Global Health Progress in global health… Demands collaboration between government and non-governmentalactors Calls for coordination at the national, intermediate and community levels Requires a robust response to areas that have been neglected, such as child and maternal mortality, and strengthening comprehensive primary health care. --Global Health Recommendations 2009: PIH, Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Center, Physicians for Human Rights, HAI, RESULTS and Action Aid

42. CORE Group External Evaluation (2009) “CORE Group’s development and dissemination of specialized tools and resources for: strengthening health systems, developing and standardizing effective behavior change strategies, mobilizing communities and monitoring programs have grown tremendously, and are rated highly by members, academics, cooperating agencies, and consultants.” --External evaluation Full text at www.coregroup.org/evaluation

43. Members view CORE Group as “dynamic, friendly, and technically relevant, with a practical community-level focus.” --External evaluation

44. To what end?

45. CORE Group increases the ease and pace of community health practitioners’ impact in the field.

46. CORE Group generates collaborative action and learning to improve and expand community-focused public health practicesfor underserved populations around the world.

47. As a collaborative body, we are always interested in new partnerships for community health. contact@coregroupdc.org www.coregroup.org