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Committed to increasing access to online information to improve the quality of community health worker (CHW) programs and services.
If you are a Community Health Worker with a story that captures your daily work, challenges, or success; we would love to hear from you.

Learn more→ tinyurl.com/yc6nrrfv

Apply in Español, Français & English→ shorturl.at/Rt1EX

CHWs from Latin America, MENA and Asia regions are encouraged to apply.
November 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
A story from Homa Bay, Kenya, is coming this November, where community health workers are breaking myths, saving lives, and reshaping how people see “silent killers” like hypertension and diabetes.

👀 Stay tuned for Mourlyne’s story on #CHWVoices.
November 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Applications are open for #CHWVoices 2026!

If you are a CHW, this is your chance to share your story!

We encourage CHWs from Latin America, MENA and Asia regions to also apply.

Learn more → tinyurl.com/yc6nrrfv
Application in multiple languages→ shorturl.at/Rt1EX

📅 Deadline: Nov 24 (11:59 PM ET)
November 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Community Health Workers around the world, your voice matters!

CHW Central is now accepting applications for CHW Voices 2026.

Share your story, your impact, and what it means to serve your community

📅 Deadline: Nov 24 (11:59 PM ET)

Learn more → tinyurl.com/yc6nrrfv

Apply now → shorturl.at/Rt1EX
November 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The countdown is on - 4 days until the community-based primary health care (CBPHC) workshop in DC.

📅 Nov 1 | Room 103B | 11 am – 5 pm

Open to all, #APHA2025 pass is not required.

Full registration info → shorturl.at/w0xHA
October 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The 4th International CHW Symposium is happening online this November 12–14, 2025.

Registration is now open!

💻 Virtual via Zoom Events
🕗 08:00–19:30 ICT | 08:00–16:30 EST

🔗 Register here: www.eventpop.me/e/113904/chw...
October 20, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Something inspiring is coming your way this October.

Meet Barbara, a CHW supervisor from Uganda, whose story shows what it really means to lead care in the middle of everyday challenges.

Keep an eye on CHW Voices. You won’t want to miss this one!
October 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Community-based primary health care (CBPHC) is adaptable, close to people, and essential in crisis. That is why it matters now more than ever.

Join the CBPHC working group on Nov 1 in DC for a focused workshop.

Details → shorturl.at/w0xHA
October 13, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Health systems are under pressure.

Funding cuts, shifting priorities, and uncertainty threaten essential services. CBPHC is how communities stay resilient.

Join the CBPHC working group on Nov 1 in Washington DC to unpack this.

More info and registration → shorturl.at/w0xHA
October 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Change didn’t come easy!

This September, in our #CHWVoices series, we will share a story of how the Community Health Worker Champions Network (CHW-CN) turned struggle into strength; uniting Community Health Promoters (CHPs) across Kenya to demand recognition & justice.

#CHWs #HealthJustice #Kenya
September 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
On Nov 1, 2025 in DC, join the CBPHC working group for a pre-conference workshop at APHA: CBPHC in Times of Volatility and Change.

📅 Nov 1 | ⏰ 11am –5pm ET | 📍 Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 103B

Open even if you are not registered for APHA.

Registration details: shorturl.at/w0xHA
September 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Deadline approaching fast but you’ve still got time.

Submit your abstract for the International CHW Symposium before Aug 31, 2025.

CHWs, researchers, practitioners, policy folks; your work belongs here.

Details & Submit here: chwsymposium.org/call-for-abs...
August 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
CHWs are stronger when they are organized.

At CHW Central, we believe in the power of strong CHW associations.

💡 Your donation will help us launch new efforts to connect, train, and uplift CHW organizing around the world.

Donate today: bit.ly/3z3LzVT

#CommunityPower #CHWsUnite #SupportCHWs
August 16, 2025 at 6:28 AM
📢 New CHW Voices story dropping this August!

Joseph Madyagwayi from Zimbabwe shares how he went from battling alcohol himself to becoming a CHW who helps men open up, face challenges, and make safer choices.

Don’t miss this inspiring read!
#CHWVoices #CommunityHealthWorkers #HIV/AIDS
August 14, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Have you accessed the new Learning Hub on CHW Central?

It is a fresh space created for CHWs, by CHWs.

Free, bilingual, and full of helpful stuff.

Take a look: chwcentral.org/learning-hub/
July 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Call for abstracts is open for the 4th International CHW Symposium.

Whether it is real stories, lived experiences or grounded research, share what you know!

🟠 Posters, talks, workshops, panels; all are welcome.

Submission Deadline: Aug 31 2025

Submit here🔗 chwsymposium.org/call-for-abs...
July 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
CHW Central’s #CHWAmbassadors program brings #CHWs directly into our work, helping shape our direction, review tools, and keep everything grounded in frontline realities.

Your donation helps make this possible.

🧠Let’s build with CHWs, not just for them.

Donate to CHW Central today: bit.ly/3z3LzVT
July 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
U.S. CHWs: quick reminder!

⏳The Survey on Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) is still open until July 15, 2025.

This study is designed to help strengthen CHW training and support on PI care.

📅Just 5 minutes. Totally voluntary. Super helpful!

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/45tRyS8
📝 Survey link: bit.ly/43Me9rQ
July 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
U.S. CHWs – Survey Deadline Extended!

Virginia Tech researchers have extended the CHW knowledge survey on Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) to July 15, 2025!

Take 5 minutes to complete the survey and help build stronger CHW resources around PI care.

Learn more: bit.ly/45tRyS8

Survey: bit.ly/43Me9rQ
July 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Reminder for U.S. CHWs!

Take this 5-minute survey exploring CHW knowledge on Primary Immunodeficiency (PI), led by researchers from Virginia Tech.

Help improve CHW education and awareness around rare immune disorders.

Deadline: June 30, 2025

Learn more: bit.ly/45tRyS8

Survey: bit.ly/43Me9rQ
June 25, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Calling all CHWs in the U.S.!

Take part in a @virginiatech.bsky.social 5-minutes survey looking at what CHWs know about Primary Immunodeficiency (PI).

This will help researchers understand CHW training needs.

Closes June 30, 2025

Learn more: bit.ly/45tRyS8

Take the survey: bit.ly/43Me9rQ
June 18, 2025 at 7:26 AM
🤫 Behind the scenes: a man who has been serving since 2005, leading thousands, and fighting for CHWs to be seen and supported.

His name is Henry. His voice resonates with the dedication and resilience of many CHWs!

Our first 2025 #CHWVoices feature coming this June.

Stay tuned!
June 16, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Exciting news!

The CHW Learning Hub is now live — a free, bilingual space full of practical tools, trainings, and resources created just for Community Health Workers.

It is a supportive space to grow, learn, and connect.

Check it out: chwlearninghub.org

Please share with your circles! 💡
June 2, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The Community Health Round Table Podcasts! 🎙️

What’s shaping the future of community health?
How are CHWs driving impact?
What solutions are actually working on the ground?

Join Daniel Palazuelos & top experts as they break down the challenges & solutions.

🔗 Listen now: youtube.com/@chwcentral649
May 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Too many health workers still lack the protection, support, and tools they need.

Advocacy is not enough. We need real investment in the global health workforce.

They deserve more than praise. They deserve policy change.
#WHWWeek #HealthWorkersSaveLives #InvestInHealthWorkers
April 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM