Seeking Mama Amaan (Safe Motherhood) in Seattle during COVID-19
by Rachel Chapman, Muna Osman, Hodan Raige, Sumaya Mohamed, & Nafiso Egal. A Project with Deep Roots The Mama Amaan Project (safe motherhood in Somali), emerged from a series of community organizing relationships and advocacy partnership efforts, culminating in...Safe Motherhood in Seattle during COVID-19
The following is an abridged excerpt from Seeking Mama Amaan (Safe Motherhood) in Seattle during COVID-19, by Rachel Chapman, Muna Osman, Hodan Raige, Sumaya Mohamed, & Nafiso Egal. It is published here with permission. Safe Motherhood in the Time of COVID-19...
HAI Joins the Washington Against Nuclear Weapons Coalition
At HAI, we know war and conflict have far-reaching impacts on health abroad and at home. As a Washington-based organization, we are committed to helping Washingtonians stay informed on issues that impact their health. That’s why we are pleased to announce that...
HAI-sponsored lecture, “African Americans Against the Bomb: Nuclear Weapons, Colonialism, and the Black Freedom Movement”
HAI recently sponsored a series of events in conjunction with a visit from Dr. Vincent Intondi, author of the book “African Americans Against the Bomb: Nuclear Weapons, Colonialism, and the Black Freedom Movement.” You can catch the entire April 2 lecture...HAI announces new project with Somali Health Board
HAI is excited to announce a new project with our long-standing community partner, the Somali Health Board. Led by primary investigator and HAI’s Executive Director, James Pfeiffer, the Mama Ammaan (Safe Mother) Project: African Mother-to-Mother Antenatal...HAI Celebrates its 30th Anniversary with Friends, Family, and Marimba
LET’S CELEBRATE!!! On Friday October 6th, Health Alliance International was joined by students, staff, friends, collaborators, and family to celebrate 30 years of working in solidarity with ministries of health while advocating for primary health care through...
Register Now: Our Health is Not For Sale!
Day of Action: Our health is not for sale! April 7, 2017 University of Washington, Seattle, WA The People’s Health Movement (PHM) and Health Alliance International (HAI) are thrilled to join the International Day of Action Against Privatization of Health on April 7,...
Who benefits in the fight against AIDS?
On first glance, the question seems simple and the answer seems clear: as HIV programs roll out, become more effective, and reach more people, surely, people at risk of acquiring or currently living with HIV should benefit from programs whose goal is to end AIDS once...Cuba’s Health System: A Pioneer
In the decades since the success of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, that small island has gained a global reputation for its pioneering health system. Although Cuba’s GDP is only a fraction of that of the U.S., the island has a lower infant mortality rate and has among the...