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“The one day of training that helped me save a baby's life”
Luisa has been a health promoter for 8 years but what really sparks her passion is her work as a midwife. If you had talked to her 5...
Apr 20, 2017


"I Started GPA 14 Years Ago, And Here I Was Hearing the Story that Inspired Me to the Core.&quo
On a mountain ridge overlooking precipitous cliffs, meandering trails and lush green valleys, I was awestruck being back in the field...
Oct 7, 2016


How Becoming a Health Promoter Changed My Life
Not yet 30, María, learned quickly about her role in life, as a daughter, sister and woman, and about hard work. In the mountainous area...
Sep 20, 2016


How One Decision Can Change the Lives of So Many
Choabajito is a small village in Guatemala, surrounded by majestic green mountains, hidden from view by the thick clouds that make the...
May 26, 2016


Reducing Violence Against Women and Girls in Chiapas, Mexico
One in three women worldwide have experienced some sort of violence. In the Los Altos region of Chiapas, Mexico more than 40% of...
Mar 22, 2016


Make a Tax-Deductible Donation in December to help save women and children's lives, and Your Don
Your donations are critical to our ability to provide high-impact, low-cost health programs that impact the lives of thousands of women...
Dec 16, 2015


Mexico City-born Doctor and Researcher Teresa Ramírez-Montagut joins GPA Board
GPA's newest board member holds a Medical Doctor degree from the National University of Mexico and a Ph.D. in Immunology from Cornell...
Nov 4, 2015


A captivating New York Times video features GPA midwife trainer, Ofelia Pérez
Video by Janet Jarman On September 1, 2015, the New York Times highlighted the vital role traditional midwives in Chiapas play, and the...
Sep 15, 2015


Honor Your Mom on Mother's Day & Help Save Lives
You can help us improve the quality of life for women and children in Latin America by making a gift to Global Pediatric Alliance in your...
May 7, 2015


GPA Recognized by Mayor's Office in San Martín Jilotepeque, Guatemala
On a recent site visit to Guatemala in May 2015, GPA's Small Grants Director Monika Jarosz and the Executive Director Stacey Ramirez were...
May 7, 2015


GPA Partners with the World Affairs Council to Judge Viable Solutions to Global Issues
Gpa will be a judge at the World Affairs Council's IDEA WORKSHOP at the Hult Net Impact Conference for Impactful Careers. Participants...
Apr 17, 2015


Community Health Workers are Providing Cost-Effective Strategies that Improve Maternal and Child Hea
Findings from the IDEAS Project of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, show...
Apr 7, 2015


The Community Health Assistant, a Critical Link in the Continuum of Care
High in the mountainous region of Simojovel, in the southern state of Chiapas, Mexico, known for its amber mining under rough conditions,...
Apr 7, 2015


This Year Your Donation Will Have Double the Impact!
We are excited to announce that every donation from now through the end of December will be matched by the Chapin Trust, a long-time...
Dec 17, 2014


Becoming a Midwife: The Story of Doña Soraida
This article was contributed by graduate student researcher Jazmine Garcia Delgadillo. Earlier this year while conducting evaluation work...
Dec 12, 2014


"Parteras" Video
Watch the moving short film "Parteras" on ViewChange.org to learn more about the critical role midwives play in reducing maternal...
Dec 11, 2014
GPA is Awarded the Independent Charities Seal of Excellence!
GPA is honored to announce it has received the Independent Charities Seal of Excellence. This seal is awarded to the members of...
Sep 12, 2014


Saving a Child’s Life Only a Small Grant Away
Chlorinating water is a relatively low-cost yet effective and easily scalable intervention to reduce diarrheal diseases and other deadly...
May 1, 2013
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