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

More than one million people are displaced in Lebanon as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues to escalate. Corus organization Lutheran World Relief is in Lebanon. Our team there is coordinating humanitarian crisis response operations that have already reached IDPs in Beirut with hot meals and clean water, and supplies and support for civilians in the southern region, where fighting is most intense. Learn more about the situation and our response: https://bit.ly/47QUh74 #Lebanon #HumanitarianCrisis #EmergencyResponse #IDPs

The 15th Annual Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network (NNN) Conference is currently taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🎉! This year's theme, "Collaboration for Change: Fostering Global Equity and Strengthening Community Engagement in Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)," underscores our dedication to driving meaningful change in the battle against NTDs. Our NTD Technical Director, Katina Sommers, is attending the conference alongside Dr. Farah Momprevil from Haiti’s Ministry of Health. They showcased our joint poster highlighting our CDC-funded efforts to combat Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) in Haiti. During the LF Technical Working Group session, Dr. Momprevil also presented on the first-ever programmatic implementation of triple-drug therapy in Haiti. At this year's conference, we are proud to stand alongside the NTD community to: 🔍 Address the social determinants of health 🌱 Advance health equity for underserved communities 📊 Build and leverage evidence for equitable action Join us as we amplify the voices from endemic regions, foster regional collaboration, and strive for a future free from NTDs. #BeatNTDs #NNN2024 #CollaborationForChange

How do you take your coffee? We like ours equal parts delicious, environmentally friendly and profitable for the farmers who grow it. Through Mountain Harvest Coffee, our Uganda-based coffee company, you can enjoy all these ingredients in a single cup! On International Coffee Day, we invite you to visit one of our wonderful roasting partners and try it for yourself — either by purchasing a bag of beans online or visiting one of their shops. Here’s how: ☕ Counter Culture Coffee. Visit https://bit.ly/34sldhq and search for “Mountain Harvest” to find several delicious single-origin options. Variability may be seasonal, so be sure to sign up for restock alerts. ☕ Alabaster Coffee. Order a bag of their Mt. Elgon A+ beans at https://bit.ly/3XXNepZ, or visit their coffee bar in Williamsport, PA. ☕ Coffee By Design. Try their custom Uganda Sironko Station Natural coffee with notes of cocoa, toffee and green apple (https://bit.ly/3zBd4H6) or visit their coffee house in Portland, ME. ☕ LWR Farmers Market — our online shop with LWR-supported coffee, tea and chocolate. Try the Uganda Micro-Farm Community Blend or the Mountain Harvest Steeped Coffee Bags at https://bit.ly/3Bmmgj5. ☕ Elementary Coffee Co. Try a bag of their Uganda - Mt. Elgon beans (https://bit.ly/3Nmk2TH), known for its flavor notes of honey roasted nuts, golden raisins and caramel, or visit one of their locations in Harrisburg, PA. So go ahead! Try, compare and let us know what you think! #Coffee #Uganda #MountainHarvest #CoffeeDay #SmallholderFarmers #SustainableLivelihoods

“Quality coffee for quality impact.” ☕ That’s what Mountain Harvest is all about. With support from Corus organization Ground Up Investing, Mountain Harvest Coffee works with 850 coffee farmers on Mt. Elgon, Uganda, to increase the quality (and value) of their coffee. The goal? To equip farmers to better provide for their families, farm their land sustainably, and disrupt the cycle of poverty. The added benefit? Delicious coffee that has a positive impact in the world. Just ask our roasting partners Katie Carguilo from Counter Culture Coffee and Charlie Habegger from Royal Coffee. https://bit.ly/3N49okd Learn more about how Mountain Harvest transforms lives through coffee! https://bit.ly/4at0fMy #Coffee #Uganda #MountainHarvest #CoffeeDay #SmallholderFarmers #SustainableLivelihoods

✨ Check out the latest article from Victor Torres Rivera, Project Director for our Transforming the VRAEM: The Land of Fine Flavor Cacao project, implemented in collaboration with USAID. His article (pages 16-17) highlights the role of Peruvian cocoa in development within the VRAEM region of Peru and was published in Inforegión's digital magazine about the 2024 Cocoa and Chocolate Salon. 🍫 Read it here: https://bit.ly/3Baaect --- ✨ Descubre el artículo de Victor Torres Rivera, Director de Proyecto de nuestra iniciativa Transformando el VRAEM: La Tierra del Cacao Fino de Aroma, implementada en colaboración con la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional (USAID). Su artículo (páginas 16-17) destaca el papel del cacao peruano en el desarrollo en la región del VRAEM y fue publicado en la revista digital de Inforegión sobre el Salón del Cacao y Chocolate 2024. 🍫 Léelo aquí: https://bit.ly/3Baaect

Today is International Day for Universal Access to Information! Corus organization CGA Technologies is committed to improving access to data that strengthens education and social protection systems in fragile and low-resource settings. In Sierra Leone, CGA built and implemented Wi De Ya (“We Are Here” in Krio), a national school-based enrollment and attendance monitoring system for teachers and students. This innovative system not only improves teacher data but also ensures that girls attend and stay in school. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eA7nk-aE Pictured: Abass Conteh and Abu Bakarr, teachers at KDEC Services Primary School in Sierra Leone, input data into the Wi De Ya system. #UniversalAccesstoInformation #DataMatters #SierraLeone #EmpowerThroughEducation

Over the past year, over 120,000 people have fled their homes due to escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, largely stemming from the Israel-Hamas war. Life in south Lebanon, once peaceful and nearing economic recovery, has been shattered. Families now reside in vacant buildings or with relatives, and education is halted. Schools were about to reopen when Israeli bombings killed over 550 people, including 55 children, on September 23. Corus organization Lutheran World Relief reports a dire situation with the crisis worsening each day. Here is our Lebanon Country Director Ali Hijazi speaking about urgent needs amongst those seeking shelter in Beirut. #Lebanon #HumanitarianAid #IDPs

Instability and natural disasters have long plagued the DRC, but women displaced by these crises now face another grave challenge in camps: rampant gender-based violence, including rape. As international attention fades, Corus International organization IMA World Health remains on the ground, actively addressing these and other critical health crises. In this Wall Street Journal article, our DRC Country Director, Charles Makongo, alongside other leading NGO representatives, discuss the urgency of the crisis, the challenges faced, and potential solutions. 📰 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eFDm4ief #STOPGBV #GBV #DRC #WSJ

Amid a dramatic escalation in the security situation in Southern Lebanon, large numbers of displaced people are fleeing to Beirut, further straining the nation’s already overstretched resources. Corus International's Lutheran World Relief team in Lebanon is mobilizing resources to address the growing humanitarian needs. Our Lebanon Country Director, Ali Hijazi , spoke to FRANCE 24 on the evolving situation, urgent needs, and the broader context. Watch the interview in Arabic: https://lnkd.in/evgb4VXR #Lebanon #HumanitarianAid #FRANCE24