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CHW Voices
Beyond Social Work: My Journey as a Community Health Worker Supervisor
Lire la version française ici | Read French version here Biography Fifamè Nadège ADOUN is a social worker in Benin, specialising in child protection and psychosocial support for vulnerable families. For several years, she has been volunteering with highly vulnerable children, particularly at an orphanage and in often-forgotten communities. This commitment led her to join a network of women leaders responsible for monitoring community health workers in villages. Convinced that…
When Trust Opens the Door to Vaccination: A CHW’s Experience in Niamey, Niger
Read the French version here | Lisez la version française ici My name is Sama Sarki Moussa. I am a Community Health Worker and student based in Niamey, Niger at the Nouveau Marché Health Centre. I hold a high school diploma and a certificate in community mobilization and community health, with specialized training in nutrition and immunization. I work to strengthen access to primary healthcare and improve vaccination coverage in…
Walking Door to Door for Health: Transforming Maternal Health, Sanitation, and Nutrition in Elburgon
Apollo Ougo is a Community Health Promoter serving in Elburgon, Nakuru County, Kenya, under the Kasarani Community Health Unit. He holds a Diploma in Social Studies, which has strengthened his understanding of community needs, social dynamics, and the challenges many families face in accessing care. His work focuses on maternal health, sanitation, nutrition, disease prevention, and community-led behavior change. He is also a Community-Led Total Sanitation Master Certifier, supporting villages…
“Small Gestures, Big Impact”: A CHW’s Work with Older Adults in Benin
Lire cet article en français | Read this article in French Biography My name is Faouziatou Sero. I am a community health worker in Benin. I am Beninese, from the Borgou department, more precisely in the commune of Parakou. I live in the Albarika neighborhood where I am a community liaison in Cluster 16. I hold a professional degree in Germanic studies and have completed training in community health and…
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Results From and Preliminary Validation of the Workplace-Related Community Health Worker Common Indicators in a Large-Scale Sample
This study assessed the working conditions of community health workers (CHWs) involved in a national COVID-19 response programme across the United States….
Bridging the gap: Understanding the needs of community health volunteers to enhance palliative care delivery
This study explored the needs of community health volunteers (CHVs) providing palliative care in Mutungo Parish, Uganda. Interviews with eight CHVs revealed…


