Health Alliance International has been a valued partner working in Timor-Leste for many years. As the first Minister of Health, I was grateful for HAI’s support as we developed our own public health system after independence.

What makes HAI different is they help [us at] Bouaké Eveil integrate our work into health centers, highlighting the important role of community counselors in the continuum of care. 

HAI brings a level of support, expertise, and enthusiasm to projects that is hard to replicate or find elsewhere. Having worked with HAI’s advocacy team on several occasions, their international experience and local knowledge and connections help to bring a deeper focus to the most pertinent issues impacting people’s health. Working with HAI means that people and communities are always first. Their core values permeate every aspect of their work in a very tangible way, which is why I will always turn to HAI for support and partnership in health advocacy. 

Again and again, Health Alliance International has proven their commitment to public health training and education, both in the countries where they work and at the University of Washington. As a Center of the UW Department of Global Health, Health Alliance International is uniquely positioned to both implement and evaluate health system interventions, while simultaneously building the capacity of the next generation of public health leaders.

HAI’s long-standing commitment to supporting the health and well-being of Mozambicans and authentic belief in government ownership is a breath of fresh air in a crowded global health space. As a funder of their work for over a decade, I have been inspired by their commitment and success in supporting the professional development and leadership skills of Mozambicans. All of which has resulted in palpable and measurable improvements in building a highly functional learning health system in Mozambique.