3. The American people want to help… U.S. NGOs respond . Life without CORE Group
4. The realities of the field Stronger approaches, tools, joint training, run programs together CORE network collaboration makes resources go further, and work better. Life with CORE Group
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10. CORE doesn’t run programs in “the field.” Inform research agenda, provide links to field . Assure critical, timely resources & policies. Support evidence base, ideas Share the vivid realities. CORE doesn’t run programs in “the field.” How do we advance Community Health? Framework: Irene Tinker CORE Group
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16. World Relief creates Care Group Model. WR/Food for the Hungry pioneer model in Mozambique M & E data -> Model works! Others adopt the Model 42% U5MR, 682 lives saved Others adopt the Model Others adopt the Model WR refines, expands use of the Model; publishes 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. Avg. 30% est. reduction in U5MR (7 projects; 67% higher than CSHGP avg.) FH adapts, expands use of the Model (CS, Title II) From innovation in the field… … to LARGE SCALE IMPACT Donor support Policy Impact: USAID (CSHGP, FFP), UNICEF now support Care Group approach Johns Hopkins University input
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18. Members: Technical staff Practitioner Academy Product, program development Focus on “Hill” Health Advocacy, Policy All aspects of health, all levels CEOs, Exec. Directors High level int’l policy forums Development of org. standards What makes CORE Group unique? Interaction 172 orgs. advocate for better international education, health care, agriculture, business, etc. Global Health Council 500+ organizations, 5000 individuals as advocacy voice targeting legislators, global policymakers, field programs, and more. CORE Group 50 members synergize to advance the field of community health programming , building on evidence-based experience.
22. CORE Group generates collaborative action and learning to improve and expand community-focused public health practices for underserved populations around the world.
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Editor's Notes
First we’ll take a moment to consider the very rationale for CORE’s existence. We’ll start simple with the rationale for CORE Group’s very existence. The shapes within the United States represent our diverse membership of US non-profit organizations
The three driving forces that together make up the field of international development—none expendable, yet often weakly linked.
62% decrease in under five deaths in Sofala Province and 42% reduction in U5MR in Gaza Province, Mozambique. $305 per Life Saved in FH’s current CG project. The Diffusion of Innovation grants that paid for documentation and a CG manual. Add that more than 10 years ago only 2 PVOs were using the model.
Mention coalition for CS
Revisit original question of “health system response” in terms of project design. Rather than the formal health system, think community health system.