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In photos: Our Regional Health Promotion Conference 2025
Check out some of our favourite photos from Regional Health Promotion Conference (RHPC25). This event sought to reimagine Universal Health Coverage through the lens of intersectionality.

Using intersectionality to create healthy beginnings and hopeful futures
World Health Day brings global attention to the urgent need to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths. Learn more about how our Regional Health Promotion Conference is tackling these issues head on.

Highlights from the Regional Health Promotion Conference 2025
The Regional Health Promotion Conference 2025 reimagined Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through the lens of intersectionality, by bringing together experts from across East Africa and beyond.

Protecting the biodiversity of the East Tonlé Sap Lake through aquaculture
Aquaculture — the farming of aquatic organisms, such as eels, shellfish, and seaweed, in a controlled environment — is transforming the lives of Cambodian people like Mr Em Phat.

An education can't wait
An education is a universal human right, yet refugees like nine-year-old Saad* and 12-year-old Najeeba* are missing out. Having fled the conflict in Afghanistan, they’re now living in Pakistan. Out-of-school, children are in danger.

Five things women achieved this year that you might not know about
This International Women's Day, join us in celebrating the resilience of women across the globe with some female achievements you might not have heard about.

Breaking barriers: Lamia's journey of volunteering, leadership, and gender equity
Bangladesh - Lamia Tasnim's volunteering journey began in 2018, and over the course of the last six years, her passion for supporting her community has only grown.

Empowering change: The role of female leadership in advancing women's rights
Growing up in the heart of Madesh Province in Nepal, Aarati Patel witnessed first-hand the harsh realities that many women and girls in my community face daily. Hear how she's supporting girls in Nepal to find their voice and create a world where every girl has the freedom to choose her own path.

Two volunteers who are tackling food insecurity in Malawi
Malawi - Climate shocks, including droughts, floods, and storms, adversely affect livelihoods and food security in Malawi. Two formidable volunteers are helping to address the challenges of food security through sustainable farming methods.

Breaking barriers: Transforming social norms to empower adolescent girls in Nepal
Sexual and reproductive health is not just about physical well-being; it’s about dignity, autonomy, and the right to shape one’s future. In Nepal, the pressure for young girls to conform to traditional roles remains present, but how can programme design challenge these norms?

Tackling sexual health stigma for Rwanda's young mothers
In Rwanda, 2023 saw over 22,000 teenage pregnancies nationwide, alongside a concerning rise in HIV/AIDS cases among young people. VSO's Safe Space is a community gathering platform, where young people from neighbouring villages meet on a weekly basis.

The impact of climate change on sexual and reproductive health and rights
As communities worldwide grapple with the challenges posed by environmental changes, health systems must adapt to ensure inclusivity, equity, and resilience in healthcare delivery.