BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, November 12, 2025 – Jhpiego has been announced as one of 80+ organizations that were awarded funding through Action for Women’s Health, a $250 million global open call, launched in 2024 to support organizations working to improve women’s mental and physical health around the world.
Although women make up half of the world’s population, they face inequities in nearly every aspect of their health. Women’s health is chronically underfunded and under-researched, and even when resources and solutions do exist, they often aren’t reaching the women who need them.
Despite significant progress over five decades, maternal and newborn deaths remain alarmingly high in low- and middle-income countries. Jhpiego tackles this challenge by advancing innovative, sustainable, and culturally sensitive solutions that empower women and health care providers alike. By collaborating with governments, local organizations, and community leaders, Jhpiego integrates health care services and addresses barriers through evidence-based, woman-centered programs tailored to each community’s unique needs.
By investing in health care workers and advocating for equitable health systems, Jhpiego creates lasting change—enhancing women’s health, status, and roles as clients, caregivers, and leaders, while ensuring that every woman has the opportunity for a safe and healthy future.
“Jhpiego is honored to receive support from Action for Women’s Health,” said Leslie Mancuso, President and CEO of Jhpiego. “We share a deep belief that a woman’s health is the foundation of her ability to live a full and prosperous life, engage in her community, contribute to economic growth, and care for her family. This investment will help build a future where every woman experiences safety, dignity, and access to the care she and her family deserve.”
Over 4,000 organizations from 119 countries applied, offering solutions across the lifespan for women. After a rigorous peer and expert review process, 80+ organizations have been identified, many of whom have historically lacked access to major funding streams. This funding will have real impact for women across geographies, life stages, and identities.
Action for Women’s Health is funded by Pivotal, a group of impact organizations founded by Melinda French Gates, and managed by Lever for Change, an organization with a track record of identifying bold ideas to solve the world’s most pressing problems.
More information about the initiative and awardees is available at: https://leverforchange.org/open-calls/action-for-womens-health.
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Contact
Katherine Seaton, Communications Manager, Katherine.seaton@jhpiego.org
About Jhpiego
Jhpiego is a global non-governmental organization active in approximately 37 countries, dedicated to creating and delivering transformative health care solutions that save lives. Partnering with national governments, health experts, and local communities, Jhpiego redesigns how and where care is delivered, prepares a future-ready workforce for more equitable caregiving, and strengthens the care ecosystem.
www.jhpiego.org
