From Health Financing to UNGA80: GHC’s September Lineup

 

This September, join Global Health Corps for a powerful lineup of conversations and collaborations in public and global health leadership. At a time when our world faces intersecting health and justice challenges, we believe bold leadership, community, and compassion are essential. From advancing health financing solutions to reimagining leadership and driving collective action at UNGA, these events offer space to connect, reflect, and act. Read on to learn more about each event and RSVP to join us. Virtual – Join us from anywhere! As official development funding declines and health challenges intensify, countries must chart a path away from aid-dependence and towards protecting and advancing their nation's health. Join us on Zoom on September 4th for our next installment of Shift Happens: Financing the Future of Global Health Equity to explore the promise and risks of innovative financing and how governments and partners can lead in building more sustainable, inclusive health systems. Learn more and register today! Join us for a powerful conversation on compassionate leadership in health. In celebration of National Compassionate Leadership Week 2025, the TramutoPorter Foundation, Global Health Corps, and Lwala Community Alliance are co-hosting an interactive virtual event exploring how compassion is critical to health systems transformation, starting with the self and rippling outwards.  This dynamic session will spotlight leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa and the U.S. who are advancing health equity while navigating complex systems with compassion.  Register now to be part of this timely virtual session. In-person – Join us if you'll already be in NYC for UNGA 80! Join us in NYC during the 2025 United Nations General Assembly for a high-level convening of African leaders, global partners, civil society, and youth visionaries co-hosted by The Access Challenge, Global Health Corps, the African Union, Africa CDC, The Rockefeller Foundation, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete Foundation, and  East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community. This event marks a turning point. As global health systems face unprecedented challenges—from climate-driven crises to shrinking aid—Africa’s young population holds the key to a new era of leadership and innovation. This gathering will spotlight how leadership, strategic partnerships, and private-sector ingenuity can turn today’s health challenges into a launchpad for lasting resilience.  Speakers include: H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Former President of Tanzania H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General, Africa CDC  H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Former President of Liberia H.E. Amb. Amma Twum-Amoah, Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development, African Union Commission  Space is limited! If you’re interested in attending, please complete this short form to express your interest. Further details will be shared with confirmed guests.