Globally, there are an estimated 39.9 million people living with HIV/AIDS. Early in the HIV/AIDS epidemic, palliative care was recognized as vital in supporting patients and their families through end-of-life care.
Enhancing Access to Palliative Care Worldwide
Global Partners in Care enhances access to hospice and palliative care across the globe through:
Partnerships:
Our Partnership Program enables US Partners working in hospice and palliative care to engage with sister organizations in low-resource settings.
Research and Education:
Global Partners in Care recognizes advancing research and growing opportunities for learning are important aspects of enhancing access to quality palliative care worldwide.
Global Collaboration:
Global Partners in Care is committed to working collaboratively with our partnership organizations, national associations and the many important international organizations working to enhance access to hospice and palliative care around the world.
You can help us increase access to compassionate care!
Global Partnerships Stories
National Associations Unite the Global Palliative Care Community
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is held on the second Saturday in October and calls on the global community to recognize the importance of palliative care.
The Profound Impact of My Global Partners in Care Internship in South Africa
This summer I worked with Joan Marston and the team at Sunflower Children’s Hospice in Bloemfontein, South Africa on a project exploring how palliative care services were addressing the social determinants of health in adolescents living with HIV.
Gender Disparities in Palliative Care
Across the globe, June is recognized as Men’s Health Month. While we witness strides in men’s health overall, there is still work to be done when it comes to males accessing palliative care.