By CARE Corporate Partnerships Team | CARE Corporate Partnerships Team
She Heals the World (SHTW) is a comprehensive initiative implemented by CARE and partners to support and advocate for an enabling environment for Frontline Community Health Workers (FCHWs), particularly women, to effectively carry out their lifesaving work. SHTW aims to ensure that by 2030 over 1 million female FCHWs are equitably trained, equipped and paid to do their lifesaving work increasing equitable access to healthcare at the last mile.
Limited access to healthcare disproportionately affects marginalized and last mile populations, especially adolescent girls, pregnant women, those with chronic illnesses, and other vulnerable populations. FCHWs connect communities with health systems, but often face barriers like heavy workloads, low pay, inadequate training and career advancement oppoturnities, additional household responsibilities, and in some contexts, mobility restrictions and risks of gender based violence. Investing in this cadre of health workers promotes gender equality and women’s leadership, while expanding access to care for all.
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