When our organization began in 1999, it was in response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic sweeping through Sub-Saharan Africa. GPIC partner, Matthew 25 House,...
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During this challenging time, we want to thank our partners and supporters for all you are doing to serve your communities. We are hearing inspiring stories and creative ideas – as well as needs – from many of you and want to share those here. We hope that by reading these stories, you can learn from each other and find encouragement from your palliative care colleagues around the globe.
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Partner Response Stories
Pamoja Twaweza – Together We Can!
Palliative care is unique in its ability to offer a holistic approach to patient care. The capacity to address the patient’s physical,...
GPIC’s Disaster Response Fund in Action – Binga District, Zimbabwe
The people of Nsungwale Village in Binga District, Zimbabwe woke up on the morning of February 11th, 2020 to massive destruction and...
The Spread of COVID-19 in Africa
The pandemic in Africa is somewhat enigmatic. High numbers of deaths were expected there due to fragile health systems, lack of access to preventive measures, barriers...
APCA’s Strategy to Combat COVID-19
In March 2020, as the first cases of COVID-19 were reported on the African continent, the African Palliative Care Association (APCA) began...
A Constant in These Uncommon Times
Palliative care isn’t reliant on high-tech interventions. Rather, it’s provided by compassionate health care workers who are trained to provide holistic care...
An Important but Overlooked Source of Income for NGOs
NGOs often rely heavily on charitable donations to survive. Many have made great strides is operational sustainability by integrating small business or...
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