Our Programs
At Phalarope, our mission is to empower communities and advance health equity by focusing on women’s health as the cornerstone of thriving communities. Through sustainable, impactful programs, we address critical areas of need: maternal and child health, community and environmental health, education, economic empowerment, Technical Support for Program Development and Evaluation, and placing women’s health at the center of our efforts, Phalarope nurtures the well-being of families and strengthens the foundation of communities worldwide.
Maternal and Child Health
Phalarope champions the health of mothers and children by ensuring access to essential healthcare services, education, and nutrition programs. By addressing maternal health challenges, we reduce child mortality and fortify local healthcare systems, building stronger, healthier communities.
Community Health and Environmental Education
Empowering communities through knowledge is fundamental to improving health outcomes. Our workshops and training programs equip individuals with practical skills in health practices, disease prevention, and environmental stewardship, fostering a culture of wellness that supports women’s roles as community anchors.
Education Phalarope is building pathways for children to connect science with real-world challenges in their own communities. The program encourages curiosity, creativity, and environmental responsibility, helping students see how innovation can protect natural resources and improve daily life.
Community Development
Phalarope invests in vocational training, microenterprise development, financial literacy programs, enabling women and families to achieve sustainable self-sufficiency and contribute to broader community prosperity.
Technical Support for Program Development and Evaluation
By partnering with organizations, Phalarope designs, implements, and evaluates effective community programs with a focus on improving women’s health. Our evidence-based approaches ensure meaningful, lasting impact in promoting health equity.
Professional Development
Integrated across all initiatives, Phalarope nurtures the next generation of global health professionals. Students, interns, and early-career individuals gain hands-on experience addressing real-world health challenges, cultivating the expertise necessary to drive transformative change.
Regenerative Agriculture and Cooperative Resilience
Phalarope is developing a regenerative agriculture program in partnership with cooperatives like FECOAR. Through cooperative-run “living labs,” we advance practices such as cover cropping, polyculture, organic amendments, composting & biofertilizers, and agroforestry. The goal is to restore soil health, build climate resilience, and strengthen community food systems — combining science, training, and storytelling to create models that any cooperative can adapt.
Youth Advocacy
Phalarope amplifies community voices to influence policies that prioritize women’s health. Through collaborations like the Regional Maternal and Child Health Initiative (RMCH), we expand awareness and action. For instance, Phalarope helped RMCH bring its Big Pink Youth Dialogues to Latin America, facilitating critical conversations on reproductive and maternal health in diverse and remote communities.