Making Connections

Insights on Engaging the Public in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

When people make connections with each other, they take part in a powerful act. Creating opportunities for interpersonal interactions paves the way for more meaningful understanding and vital discussions. The heart of international solidarity and collaboration can be found in sharing these experiences.

Horizons of Friendship is proud to share with you the “Making Connections: Insights on Engaging the Public in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health” resource. Its pages are built upon four years of enriching public engagement initiatives that involved thousands of people across Canada.

By reading this resource and the critical reflections offered within, it is our hope you will:

Learn about the large-scale Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Project in Totonicapán, Guatemala and its efforts to strengthen the health of Maya K’iche’ women and children;
Draw from the insights Horizons gleaned through its experiences engaging with health practitioners, youth, Indigenous Peoples and the general public in Canada throughout the MNCH project;
And be inspired to support Canadian international development and the health of women and children around the world.

Start your journey in making new and exciting connections by downloading the resource now!

The Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Project is funded by the Government of Canada.

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