Village Health Works

Exploring resource management, Pan-Africanism, and Africa’s potential, KIA students engaged in dynamic dialogue, gained cultural exposure, and earned certificates at the Yale Model African Union. 🌍 #KIA #YaleModelAfricanUnion #PanAfricanism #AfricanLeadership #YouthVoices

From harvest to health 🌱 In March, our Magara Meza cooperative (60% women) harvested peanuts to produce nutritious porridge—supporting food sovereignty and reducing malnutrition. Peanuts sell for 12,000 BIF/kg vs 2,000 for maize—fueling income + impact. #MagaraMeza #Burundi

Solar installation at Kigutu Hospital. Clean energy powering care for patients, learning for students, and a healthier planet. Healthcare and sustainability moving forward together. youtube.com/watch?v=U5k84L… #VillageHealthWorks #Solar #CleanEnergy #GlobalHealth

Grateful to join partners at ReSurge International during the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Natalie Meyers said it best: “Breast reconstruction should not be a matter of geography.” Continuing the push for women’s health & global surgery access. #ReSurge #VHW

Solar installation has begun at Kigutu Hospital Grateful to board members David Hochschild and Walt Vernon, the VHW board, Jeff Rodriguez, and supporters who made this possible. Clean energy powering care for patients, students, staff, and our planet. #VHW #Solar #Kigutu

Recently, the CEO of Village Health Works met with the KIA Class of 2024 & 2025 to reconnect with alumni and discuss continued support for their educational journeys. The meeting included the Head of KIA, Head of Discipline, and College Counselor. #VHW #KIAAlumni #Education

Village Health Works is part of the Community Health Impact Coalition, advancing fair pay for Community Health Workers. 130 studies show CHW programs can deliver up to 10x return on investment — and beyond data, trust, care, love say it all. 💚 #VHW #CHIC #CommunityHealth

This year, Village Health Works turns 20. Building care meant learning together, sharing knowledge, skills, and responsibility. Twenty years later, that shared commitment continues to guide the work forward. 💚 #VHW20Years #FromASeedToAMovement

On the Hart & Hustle Podcast, VHW’s Chief Strategy & Development Officer Chrystina Russell joins host @EfrainLozada to discuss nonprofit leadership and advancing community-driven healthcare in rural Burundi. 🎧 Listen: youtube.com/watch?v=jUPYoq… #VHW #GlobalHealth #Leadership

Mass health screenings at Village Health Works track community wellness and measure the impact of Magara Meza 🌱 Partnering with families + collecting data = healthier kids & stronger communities #VHW #MagaraMeza #ChildHealth

This year, Village Health Works turns 20. What started small didn’t stay that way. More people joined. The work expanded. The mission stayed the same. #VHW20Years #FromASeedToAMovement

Healing at Village Health Works starts before anyone walks into the hospital. From the moment someone steps onto the grounds, they enter a space that is green, cared for, and designed with dignity in mind. Healing happens inside the buildings and across the campus. 🌿 #Healing

Thank you to everyone who’s voted already 💚 If you haven’t yet, it takes one minute and makes a real difference. projectforawesome.com/videos/project… #ProjectForAwesome #VoteForVHW

Care should never stop. Your vote helps keep healthcare going in Kigutu. Vote for Village Health Works 💚 projectforawesome.com/videos/project… #ProjectForAwesome #VoteForVHW

This Valentine’s Day, show some love for families in Kigutu 💚 One minute to vote. Real impact. Vote for Village Health Works projectforawesome.com/videos/project… #ProjectForAwesome #VoteForVHW

Strong teams save lives. 🩺 At Kigutu Hospital and the Women’s Health Pavilion, surgical care thrives on teamwork. This year, Dr. Alain and Raheemi trained nurses Pepino and Gaspard in hands-on anesthesiology, strengthening the OR team and improving patient safety. #Teamwork

Your vote helps bring healthcare and dignity to families in rural Burundi. Vote for Village Health Works in Project for Awesome 💚 projectforawesome.com/videos/project… #ProjectForAwesome #VoteForVHW

This year, Village Health Works turns 20. From the start, this wasn't about one person or one organisation. It was about the community 💚 #VHW20Years #FromASeedToAMovement

We’re in Project for Awesome 2026 Watch, create an account, and vote for Village Health Works to support life saving care in Burundi. Every vote counts 💚 projectforawesome.com/videos/project…

Global Health in Action After 3 years of collaboration, our partnership with @UMNmedschool is now official! Starting Jan 2026, UMN pediatric residents will join us in Burundi to train & care alongside our team. Led by Dr. Anne White & Dr. Ellen Diego. #GlobalHealth #Pediatrics