The first quarter of 2018 included healthy growth and development for LifeNet International (LN). The LN network now includes 108 partner health facilities in sub-Saharan Africa and LN has begun setting up operations in Malawi, preparing for continued expansion in 2018. During this quarter, LN...
LifeNet Executive Director Stefanie Weiland published “Local Partnerships & Increased Impact” in Philanthropy Journal in May 2018. Weiland’s article addresses the high-impact potential of asset-based development, highlighting the invaluable knowledge and insight local partners possess. Drawing on her work with LifeNet, Weiland shares four essential lessons that can...
The final quarter of 2017 was full for LifeNet International. The LN network expanded to include more than 100 partner health facilities in East Africa. LN's work was recognized internationally through inclusion as a case study in the Social Innovation in Health Initiative report published...
LifeNet Executive Director Stefanie Weiland published “Compassionate Care for Everyone” on the UN Foundation’s Global Moms Challenge blog in January 2017. Weiland’s article addresses the need for compassionate healthcare for all people, especially for women who are pregnant and giving birth. Unfortunately, compassionate care is often low...
LifeNet Executive Director Stefanie Weiland published “Helping Babies Breathe in sub-Saharan Africa” on the UN Foundation’s Global Moms Challenge blog in December 2017. Weiland’s article addresses the crisis of preventable newborn deaths due to birth asphyxia and describes LifeNet’s efforts to reduce preventable deaths through...