Global Partners in Care has partnered with the African Palliative Care Association (APCA) since 2011 to award 63 scholarships to nurses and social workers wishing to practice palliative care.
Celebrating #HatsOn4CPC
On Friday, October 8 Global Partners in Care joined the global community in celebrating Hats (and Masks) on for Children's Palliative Care. The initiative was founded by the International Children's Palliative Care Network and is celebrated the second Friday in October of every year.
The Rocking Horse Project – Rays of Sunshine
The Rocking Horse Project (RHP) received a referral last year for patient Sarah* (not the patient’s real name) diagnosed with osteosarcoma. The doctors explained that the patient would be undergoing chemotherapy and the amputation of her left leg.
Kawempe Home Care – Defying the Odds
Muhamed is 18 years old and recently finished his Advance-level studies (high school) with exceptionally good scores that rank him as one of the top students in Uganda. What is even more incredible is that this young man is undergoing treatment for cancer.
Update on COVID-19 in Africa
Approximately one year ago, as the United States entered lockdowns across the country, Africa had relatively low COVID-19 case numbers and lower mortality rates.
Partnership Helps Palliative Care Blossom in Zomba, Malawi
With financial support from Hospice of Northwest Ohio, St. Luke's Hospital was able to renovate a "block" of the hospital and open a true palliative care unit.
Communications Webinar
Global Partners in Care and the African Palliative Care Association are hosting an interactive webinar on Tuesday, May 4
How one partnership gave much-needed support, and it had nothing to do with money
Our international partnerships here at GPIC form the backbone of what we do. Initially, the first thing many think about is sending money overseas, but in reality, the partnerships are about so much more than that.
Global Palliative Care Heroes Campaign
Global Partners in Care is excited to announce the Global Palliative Care Heroes recognition campaign to honor palliative care workers.
Gone but not Forgotten
The Rocking Horse Project recently shared some touching stories about children that passed away while in their care in 2020.