PCI Board Member Invests in Future Generations
Child health and nutrition is near and dear to PCI Board Member, Kurt Honold. In fact, he’s made it the primary focus of his philanthropic efforts. We recently caught up with Kurt to hear about his...
View ArticlePCI Wins Grants for U.S.-Based Children’s Health Program
Government awards will enable program to expand to larger Southern California population San Diego, Ca (June 19, 2012)–The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Health Resources and...
View ArticleWhy PCI Loves International Youth Day
“Young people are a wellspring of ideas for innovation. They are today’s thinkers, problem-solvers and catalysts for peace.” - Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director-General, International Youth Day 2012 The...
View ArticleSan Diego Program Helps Poor Pregnant Women Get Vital Services
Above: Access to prenatal care is a challenge for poor, uninsured women who don’t speak English. And once their babies are born, pediatric care can also be hard to get. KPBS Health Reporter Kenny...
View ArticleWorld Health Day 2013: A Closer Look at Guatemala
World Health Day occurs every year on April 7th to mark the founding of the World Health Organization and to draw worldwide attention each year to a subject of major significance: global health. In...
View ArticlePCI USBP staff at National Healthy Start Conference in Washington DC
PCI project director elected to NHSA Board of Directors Each spring, the National Healthy Start Association convenes all 105 Healthy Start grantees at a convention in Washington DC. This year the...
View ArticleCelebrating Global Health Month
PCI joins with the U.S Agency for International Development in celebrating Global Health Month. USAID has launched six thematic weeks to inform, educate, and inspire action around the world. PCI’s work...
View ArticleAsk the Expert: Challenges and Opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa increasingly gains prominence on the international stage as it continues to grapple with devastating health, poverty, and development challenges. PCI is currently involved in...
View ArticleThe PCI Legacy: A Cancer Survivor’s Story
For five decades PCI has facilitated health and development programs throughout Mexico in areas spanning maternal and child health; infectious disease (HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis); community and public...
View ArticleCountry Program Spotlight: Bangladesh
Recently, Bangladesh has been under the spotlight in international news, regarding poverty, labor and women rights, and natural disasters. With all these tragic events, many international organizations...
View ArticleFriendship Across Borders
In March, 25 students from The Bishop’s School in San Diego traveled to India on a mission-based trip and had the opportunity to stay for several nights at a PCI boys’ shelter that provides support and...
View ArticleInternational Youth Day: Celebrating Catalysts for Change
Did you know that 7 out of 10 young adults are social activists, and 50% donate their time to causes they care about? Without a doubt, this is the most socially engaged generation since the 1960s. PCI...
View ArticlePCI HOLIDAY OUTREACH BRINGS SANTA TO CHILDREN IN NEED
San Diego’s expert organization in global humanitarian work expecting over 200 children for 5th annual event PCI (Project Concern International) and the Strong, Healthy Empowered (SHE) group of PCI...
View ArticleWhat You Give When You Think Forward With PCI
The post What You Give When You Think Forward With PCI appeared first on PCI: Reaching Across the Globe to End Poverty.
View ArticleHonoring Dr. Carlyn Halde
George Guimaraes, President & CEO – Tribute Dr. James W. Turpin, Founder & MPH – TributeThe post Honoring Dr. Carlyn Halde appeared first on PCI: Reaching Across the Globe to End Poverty.
View ArticleUniversal Children’s Day
Universal Children’s Day, first celebrated 25 years ago, promises to protect the rights of children around the globe. Around the world, hundreds of countries have sworn to do “everything in their power...
View ArticleSacrifice and Second Chances in New Seemapuri
After losing both parents to lung-related diseases, Sakeena and her three sisters were left orphaned, vulnerable and living alone at their home in New Seemapuri. At just ten years old, she did what no...
View ArticleMapping maternal and childhood HIV
As an organization PCI is committed to preventing new cases of HIV and helping those effected by the disease in developing nations. Through its family-centered care and community-based interventions...
View ArticlePCI’s Bihar Community Mobilization Project
From planning to monitoring, bringing smiles and hope…women address maternal and child health through the Parivartan Project in Bihar, India. Learn more about this Bill & Melinda Gates-funded...
View ArticleOn World Population Day, a startling picture for women and girls
PCI is proud of its Women Empowered (WE) initiative. Acknowledging that many women in developing nations have limited access to health care and information and financial resources we work to empower...
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