A two-decade partnership between GPIC and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania shows how sustained, reciprocal learning can expand access to palliative care.
Partnership Stories
Celebrating Compassion
Every year, World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD) unites the global community to champion universal access to palliative care
The Invaluable Role of Palliative Care in HIV Care
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.
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.
What Makes a Meaningful Partnership?
The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebrates the vast richness of the world’s culture and recognizes the importance of intercultural dialogue in establishing peace and sustainable development.
Expanding Access to Palliative Care Services
Since the start of the Center for Hospice Care (CHC) partnership with the Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) in 2008, the need to train nurses in palliative care has been a priority.