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The Changemaker Behind CCPF

The Changemaker Behind CCPF

Patience Tchongwe always knew she would be ready to answer the call when it came to public service. When she joined Malawi’s Chipatala cha pa Foni (CCPF), or health center by phone in Chichewa, her desire to make a difference was realized. In 2015, Tchongwe became a...
The Journey to a Health Center in Every Home: A Photo Essay

The Journey to a Health Center in Every Home: A Photo Essay

Originally posted on medium.com. In remote and rural communities, distance often prevents people from accessing the health information they need. Chipatala cha pa Foni (CCPF), or Health Center by Phone,  in Malawi extends the reach of the health care system to every...
Innovation and the art of solving health care challenges

Innovation and the art of solving health care challenges

Originally posted on The Medium. One of VillageReach’s values is Innovation, where we believe creativity and fearless exploration foster lasting change. VillageReach has developed and refined an approach of co-creating innovative solutions in the delivery of health...
How to Transition Social Solutions to Government

How to Transition Social Solutions to Government

Originally posted on Stanford Social Innovation Review On a rainy day in February 2018, standing among dignitaries, partners, donors, and community members, it hit home that one of our health programs was ready to fledge. We realized it as Malawi’s now former Minister...