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Submitting guest blogs is open to Global Washington’s members of the Atlas level and above. We value a diversity of opinions on a broad range of subjects of interest to the global health and development community.
Blog article submissions should be 500-1500 words. Photos, graphs, videos, and other art that supports the main themes are strongly encouraged.
You may not be the best writer, and that’s okay. We can help you shape and edit your contribution. The most important thing is that it furthers an important conversation in your field, and that it is relatively jargon-free. Anyone without a background in global development should still be able to engage with your ideas.
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Posted on May 22, 2024
By Roberta Alves, Deputy Director of Communications, Mercy Corps, and Victor Manuel Leiva Linares, Mercy Corps Colombia Communications Manager
Darily Mora, is a Venezuelan migrant who was forced to move to Colombia. Through Mercy Corps and the VenEsperanza consortium, a collaborative effort with IRC, World Vision, and Save the Children, she now has found new hope and resilience. Photo: Mercy Corps Colombia
Venezuelan migration surged by 8.3% between the end of 2023 and 2024, compelling approximately 402,354 individuals to seek refuge beyond their borders, according to data from the NGO coordination platform for humanitarian response in Colombia. Among these migrants, Colombia emerged as the primary destination, hosting nearly 3 million Venezuelan migrants and refugees, as reported by the same NGO platform.
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Posted on May 21, 2024
By Halima-Tus-Sadia, Head of Growth and Numair Reza Khan, Communication Intern at Spreeha Foundation
Doctor consultation at urgent health center. Photo: Spreeha Foundation
The Healthcare Maze in Bangladesh
Welcome to the intricate world of healthcare in Bangladesh, where each aspect tells a tale of challenge and strength.
Imagine a country where there are only 7 doctors for every 10,000 people, much lower than what the WHO recommends. Tertiary hospitals strain under the weight of overcrowding and limited resources, where a mere 48 seconds is all a patient gets for consultation on average. You’d have more time to microwave your popcorn than to discuss your health concerns.
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Posted on May 20, 2024
By Joan Kalepa and Ronald Ngeno, VillageReach
Drama group acting in a play called “Better Late than Never” in Malawi. Photo credit: Cosmah Chaula
Imagine a child’s missed vaccination sparking a dramatic scene, not of anger, but of awareness. In Malawi, this is a powerful new approach to public health. Through theatrical performances on local stages, communities are learning about the importance of vaccinations in a way that’s both entertaining and effective.
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