CHW Central

A global resource for and about community health workers.

[CHW Central @chwcentral]

Calling ALL #CHWs, Community Health Volunteers, Lady Health Workers, and CHWs by other names: We want to hear from YOU! Help us make CHW Central better for you. Fill out our survey; visit https://t.co/mHYG9Awhyr to submit your feedback now!

[CHW Central @chwcentral]

Every household has a story. Every community has people working quietly to make it healthier.

In his CHW Voice, Apollo Ougo reflects on the relationships, persistence, and community trust that have shaped his work as a #CHW in Nakuru County, Kenya.

Read: https://t.co/r6ATzhL69w

[CHW Central @chwcentral]

⏰ 6 days left!
CHW Central is seeking new scholars involved in #CHW research to share their work with a global audience.

Open to:
•Master's & PhD students
•Recent MA/PhD graduates
•CHWs meaningfully involved in research

Apply/share by June 7, 2026
🔗 https://t.co/Fu3uEeSFX2

[CHW Central @chwcentral]

CHW Central May 2026 Newsletter - https://t.co/QtUkxzOlqs

[CHW Central @chwcentral]

Are you a new scholar involved in CHW research?

CHW Central is inviting expressions of interest from:
Master’s & PhD students
Recent MA/PhD graduates from the past 2 years
CHWs meaningfully involved in CHW-related research

Submit: https://t.co/Fu3uEeSFX2

Deadline: June 7, 2026

[CHW Central @chwcentral]

Coming soon on CHW Central CHW Voices.

Apollo Ougo, a Community Health Promoter from Elburgon, Kenya, shares how walking door to door is helping improve maternal health, sanitation, and nutrition in his community.

A powerful story of health beginning at home.

Stay tuned!

[CHW Central @chwcentral]

Who really delivers health?

Community Health Workers are a big part of the answer.

Explore the CHW Central CHF Hub for resources that help explain Community Health Financing and why stronger investment in CHWs matters!!

https://t.co/g0L5oeTusQ

[Last Mile Health @lastmilehealth]

In rural Ethiopia, near-vision care is often out of reach & unaffordable, and losing sight can mean losing livelihoods. This reality is changing: now, CHWs receive training to treat presbyopia, and they've distributed 200,000+ pairs of near-vision glasses: https://t.co/oiYcTUOOd2

[CHW Central @chwcentral]

CHW Central is looking for new scholars from across the globe to share their CHW-related research!

We invite graduate students, recent advanced degree graduates & CHWs meaningfully involved in research.

Submit your interest: https://t.co/Fu3uEeSFX2 

Deadline: June 7, 2026

[CHW Central @chwcentral]

Supporting older adults goes beyond healthcare.

It’s about daily realities, housing, transport, trust, etc.

In Hong Kong, CHWs are helping make care more reachable.

Read feature by Prof. @ArkersKCWong 👇https://t.co/r8Gl2lNQbc

Part of our CHW Supporting Older Adults series!

[CHW Central @chwcentral]

Community Health Workers are often closest to the people, families, and communities that health systems aim to serve.

The CHW Central CHF Hub provides resources and information on Community Health Financing and why it matters for CHWs.

Explore: https://t.co/g0L5oeU2io

[Community Health Impact Coalition @join_chic]

Progress in immunization depends on whether CHWs are part of the system.

As Ngoya Vincent, CHW in DRC shares:

“When treated as informal support, gaps follow—missed children, weak mobilization, limited follow-up. When integrated, trust grows and care continues.”

[CHW Central @chwcentral]

What does community care for older persons look like in practice?

Faouziatou Sero, a CHW from Benin, shares her experience supporting elderly community members through home visits, follow-up care & everyday acts of compassion.

Read here: https://t.co/43SAPEBYJk
#CHWVoices

[CHW Central @chwcentral]

A powerful story is coming soon!

Faouziatou Sero, a CHW from Benin, shares her experience supporting older adults in her community with care, compassion & commitment.

This CHW Voice will open the next chapter of our upcoming feature series on CHWs and Elderly Care.

Stay tuned!

[CHW Central @chwcentral]

What do we really know about investment in CHWs in Sub-Saharan Africa and what are we still missing?

Watch this recorded webinar for insights on CHW Programs financing, data gaps, policy, and what stronger CHW investment could mean in practice.

Watch 🔗 https://t.co/t5fZyJmiRi

[Financing Alliance for Health @FinancingAllian]

🚨 Today’s the day

Join us this afternoon for an engaging conversation on the state of investment in Community Health Worker (CHW) programmes across sub-Saharan Africa.

🔗 Join us: https://t.co/hTWiBpVXIl

#CommunityHealth #HealthFinancing #PHC #UHC

[CHW Central @chwcentral]

Happening tomorrow!

How much do we really understand about investment in Community Health Workers across sub-Saharan Africa?

Join the conversation and hear what the data shows and what’s still unclear.

🕒 3:00 PM EAT | 8:00 AM EDT

Register now: https://t.co/ilrtXaTwfH

[VillageReach @VillageReach]

In rural Kenya, Community Health Promoters are bridging the access gap by bringing care directly to hard-to-reach households.

In 2025, our work in Kenya increased access to quality health care for 1.2 million people.

Read more: https://t.co/EKO2yO0Nxf #VillageReach25

[CHW Central @chwcentral]

The state of Investment in Community Health Workers in Sub-Saharan Africa - https://t.co/HVi1A1Gf9I

[CHW Central @chwcentral]

Meet the panel!

Different perspectives. One key question:

What do we actually know about investment in Community Health Workers and where are the gaps?

Join the discussion and hear what the data says.

📅 March 25
🕒 3:00 PM EAT | 8:00 AM EDT

Register: https://t.co/ilrtXaTwfH

[Community Health Impact Coalition @join_chic]

Not all CHW programs deliver the same results.

Integrated CHW programs consistently outperform fragmented, single-disease models.

When we invest in integrated CHWs we don’t just save money. We save lives. We stretch resources. We strengthen systems.

↪️ https://t.co/Ret9mGapbc