Giving and Giving Back: Memories from Duke Nursing Students Returning from Guatemala
You may have seen an impactful story from a nursing student named Hannah Kiritsy from the Duke School of Nursing (DUSON) in the winter, 2024 edition of the Grassroots newsletter. As part of their community health course, Hannah and nine other Duke Nursing students journeyed to the remote, rural Guatemalan [...]
Inside Our 2024 Annual Meeting
On March 21st, 2025 over 20 stakeholders gathered on Zoom for Impact Global Health Alliance’s annual meeting. Over three hours volunteers, board members, staff, partners and our co-founder engaged in discussion and listened to key updates. Topics covered included an overview of our strategic plan scorecard, reports on programming [...]
Giving and Giving Back Part 2
Here are some memories from more Duke School of Nursing Students who volunteered in Guatemala in August of 2024. If you haven't already, check out part 1. Other links you may be interested in include, Hannah's feature in our printed Grassroots newsletter. And the May 2023 story co-authored by Dr. [...]
Sharing Our “Why”: Reflections From the IGHA Community
As stakeholders from across Impact Global Health Alliance gathered for the annual meeting, we were encouraged by Executive Director Andrew Herrera to think about why we’re involved with IGHA. This was an excellent way for us to reflect and share about what this impactful organization means to each of us. [...]
Giving and Giving Back: Memories from Duke Nursing Students Returning from Guatemala
You may have seen an impactful story from a nursing student named Hannah Kiritsy from the Duke School of Nursing (DUSON) in the winter, 2024 edition of the Grassroots newsletter. As part of their community health course, Hannah and nine other Duke Nursing students journeyed to the remote, rural Guatemalan [...]
Intern Reflection-Tina
For four weeks, I worked with the community of Kisii, Kenya, on the Kisii Konya Oroiboro Project (KIKOP). KIKOP is a community-based program dedicated to helping the children of Kisii County. I’m so grateful for the chance to be part of this vibrant community and contribute to their health and [...]
Transitions-A Reflection from Summer Intern Kait
The hums of motorbikes and brays of grazing cows pervade the bustling community of Kisii, a town of over 100,000 nestled in the hilly highlands of western Kenya. For the next six weeks, I will be working as a project intern with the Kisii Konya Oroiboro Project (KIKOP)—a community led [...]
Mothers Educating Mothers
Bwakire! My name is Shriti Pant (Nche Igonkorokwa Shriti Moraa!). I am currently completing my practicum with Curamericas Global, Inc. As an intern, I am working with the Kisii Konya Oroiboro Project (KIKOP) in Kisii, Kenya. KIKOP is a project which aims to reduce the rates of maternal and child mortality and [...]
Our Approach: Recognize, Embrace, and Integrate Cultural Traditions into the Health Care System
One of the unique things about Curamericas Global is our commitment to finding sustainable solutions to the health needs in the communities we work with. At each of our sites, this means finding solutions that are culturally appropriate. In Guatemala, it is a tradition for Mayan women to give birth at home, typically on a [...]
A Look Inside Our Annual Fundraiser: Hops for Hope
My name is Meredith and I’m a member of Impact Global Health Alliance’s Young Professionals Board (YPB). On September 19th I went to Raleigh for Impact Global Health Alliance’s annual fundraiser, Hops for Hope. I was so excited to meet some of my fellow YPB members, staff, and other volunteers [...]
Reflections from an American Maternal/Child Nurse and New Volunteer
I was honored to spend almost 40 years as a Labor and Delivery nurse, OB Educator and hospital Birthing Center Director. I started my career and had my own two children in the mid 1970’s. This is at the time of the feminist movement when, among other things, women were [...]
A New Era – How we Impact Global Health and build an Alliance
https://youtu.be/_kT7eVn6KGw With the celebration of our 40th anniversary in 2023, it was a momentous occasion for reflection, not just on our achievements, but also on the path ahead. It’s with this reflection that we are thrilled to announce our evolution from Curamericas Global to Impact Global Health Alliance. This [...]
The Miracle Baby
Trekking for Trouble San Sebastián Coatán is a rural area nestled in the Guatemalan highlands and a full day’s travel from the “neighboring” city of Queztaltenango. To get there, every week Doctor Mario takes a two-and-a-half-hour bus ride from Quezaltenango, and then treks another six hours before arriving on a [...]
