Corus International

We believe that strengthening local capacity, mobilizing communities, sensitizing health service providers, and embedding strong response mechanisms into communities and health systems can lead to resilient, healthy environments that are free from violence. As we continue to break the silence around GBV during these 16 Days of Activism, the Corus family of organizations is launching our latest InUnison digital newsletter. Learn more about our global efforts to combat GBV and create lasting change: https://bit.ly/47eJanm Join us as we stand against GBV. #OrangeTheWorld #16Days #EndViolence #NoExcuse #BreakTheSilence #GBV

As sponsors of this year's CORE Group's Global Health Practitioner Conference, we are eager to delve into vital discussions with colleagues and peers on community, climate, and collaboration, exploring how these elements intersect with critical health issues. Will you be at #GHPC24? Be sure to stop by our booth and say hi! #globalhealth #CoreGroup

💡 Corus organization Lutheran World Relief promotes mental health support by providing information and professional guidance to young people in Honduras who need it most. Last year, we launched EmpleandoMentes, a digital platform designed to address topics such as emotional intelligence, mental illness, emotional support, soft skills and more. 🚀 Through the platform, we recently ran the "Proyectate SaludableMente" contest which engaged youth in conversations about the importance of mental health. Youth aged between 15 and 29 created powerful 30-second videos to communicate important messages about mental and emotional health, resilience, and the importance of seeking professional help when needed. 👏 Congratulations to all the brilliant minds that participated! Learn more and check out the winning teams here: https://lnkd.in/eASPbRxE #Honduras #MentalHealthAwareness #Youth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealth #Technology

📢 At the International AIDS Conference 2024, our very own Noshaba Zafar, Senior Technical Advisor for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Global Practice Head for Gender and Social Inclusion, presented on the twin epidemics of HIV and GBV. She highlighted the need for strong advocacy, innovative community-based interventions, and a comprehensive, intersectional approach to combat these crises. 🤝 With continued dedication and collaboration, we can make significant strides toward a future free from both violence and HIV. 💡 Discover more about Noshaba's reflections from the conference here: https://bit.ly/3TbEKZL #AIDS2024 #EndGBV #EndHIV

🌟 Meet Pabanbati 🌟 Corus Changemaker Pabanbati Chaudhary is a member of a women’s mat weaving cooperative in the Tilathikoiladi municipality of eastern Nepal. The cooperative has not only transformed women’s confidence and independence, but it has long-reaching economic impacts. Pabanbati was able to earn enough income to buy a house and pay for her children’s education. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3yaYXaD #Nepal #Cooperative #Women #WomensEmpowerment #FinancialResilience #CommunityImpact

How is climate-smart agriculture transforming lives in Nepal? Meet Nageswor Chaudhary and discover how he's cultivating a sustainable future. 🌱 https://bit.ly/3YcDRTJ Nageswor and his wife, Ram Bati Chaudhary, once struggled to support their family. "To provide food, clothes, education for the children, we were really struggling with that," Nageswor shared. That changed when Nageswor joined trainings with Corus organization Lutheran World Relief. Facing heavy flooding risks during monsoon season, he learned techniques to build financial resilience and mitigate the impacts of climate change. He and Ram now grow tomatoes in hanging bottles and cultivate a diverse array of crops like cauliflower, turnips, marigolds, mustard greens and more. With a greenhouse, they can cultivate off-season crops and sell them at higher prices. The farm has expanded to six times its original size. Nageswor and Ram are not only meeting the family's needs but also inspiring other local farmers through their success. 💪 #Nepal #Resilience #ClimateChange #Agriculture #DisasterRiskReduction #DRR #ClimateSmart #ClimateSmartAgriculture #CSA

Join us for a webinar on Thursday, August 29th at 9 AM ET - Learning from Supply Chain Challenges and Strategies for Reaching the Last Mile in Fragile Settings. Register here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eqma-Ynu MOMENTUM Integrated Health Resilience, led by Corus organization IMA World Health, works to strengthen health resilience and continue providing high-quality, respectful, maternal, newborn, and child health, voluntary family planning, and reproductive health, health care in fragile settings. MOMENTUM recently conducted a qualitative assessment to better understand the way countries manage lifesaving commodities at the primary health care facility and community levels. It explored how those commodities are dispensed and tracked and some of the major bottlenecks to their availability at various levels. This session will be an opportunity to hear experiences from Mali, Niger, and Sudan about their challenges, interventions, and lessons learned to strengthen the resiliency of supply chains at the last mile in fragile and humanitarian settings. *Simultaneous English/French translation will be provided*

Humanitarian work often comes with considerable risk, yet it is vital for those in need. Currently, nearly 15 million people in Ukraine require humanitarian assistance. Over 4,000 dedicated humanitarian workers, including project managers, drivers, and engineers, are on the ground ensuring access to essential aid and services. Last year alone, amid daily dangers, 35 humanitarian workers were injured, and 11 lost their lives while responding to critical needs. On this World Humanitarian Day, we stand alongside numerous humanitarian organizations to honor the fallen workers and reaffirm our commitment to helping Ukrainians in need: https://lnkd.in/dKyzUqnv Humanitarian workers like Tetyana Medvid, our gender-based violence (GBV) and protection specialist in Ukraine, are delivering vital aid and services to millions affected by the war, both in frontline areas and throughout Ukraine. Let’s honor their courage and dedication today and every day. #Ukraine #ActForHumanity #StrongerTogether #HumanitariansOfUkraine #UkraineHumanitarians #HumanitariansStandWithUkraine #HumanitariansSupportUkrainiansInNeed #WorldHumanitarianDay

Fun fact: the eggplant is known as the “King of Vegetables” in South Asian countries like India and Nepal. But this beautiful crop is actually a FRUIT. (And, if we’re going to be exact, it’s classified as a berry. 🤯) Whether you call it a fruit or a vegetable — or an eggplant or an aubergine or a brinjal — this powerhouse food is rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. And for farmer Baleswor Mehta and his wife Sunita Devi Mahato, it’s been a life-changing source of income. Since swapping their rice fields for eggplant, they have nearly quadrupled their income. Baleswor says, “Before, it was not enough for the family. We were trying to make ends meet.” But thanks to eggplant, “I was able to help one of daughters get married. I took care of my mother's last rites. I didn't have a proper house back then. Now, I have built a newer durable house.” What more could you ask for on National Eggplant Day?

Across Latin America, a quiet transformation is underway in regions where cacao trees stretch as far as the eye can see. This change doesn’t involve upheavals or conflicts but a small, powerful tool that fits right in the palm of a farmer’s hand—a mobile app designed to revolutionize the cacao industry from the ground up. This breakthrough involves an app called Cacao Movil, as simple to use as it is effective. Developed specifically for cacao farmers, the app serves as a bridge between traditional farming techniques and modern technology. 📱 Explore more about how we use cutting-edge technology to create a more agile and sustainable cacao sector. https://lnkd.in/eCGXGudW. 💡 Pictured: Corus organization Lutheran World Relief staff member Gabriela Lagos shows cacao producer José German Cruz Díaz tips for using the Cacao Movil app on his farm in Usulután, El Salvador. #Cocoa #Cacao #Technology #TechnologyForDevelopment #Agriculture #Livelihoods #Innovation #LatinAmerica