We are currently focused on our project to open three shelters for children in Kathmandu, Nepal. These shelters are urgently needed; currently there are no such shelters in all of Kathmandu.
We need to meet with our partners, Caritas Nepal and Family Health International, as soon as possible to start Phase I of this project. In addition to financial donations we can also use free airline tickets; this will greatly cut down on our cost. Please donate so we can open these shelters as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
We need to meet with our partners, Caritas Nepal and Family Health International, as soon as possible to start Phase I of this project. In addition to financial donations we can also use free airline tickets; this will greatly cut down on our cost. Please donate so we can open these shelters as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
"If ever there were a marginalized and powerless group in need of health care and protection, Brian [Willis] has found it... He has become a passionate and effective researcher and advocate on the behalf of young women forced into prostitution and the children they have borne. He has worked tirelessly to document and describe the problem in ways that will bring the attention and resources they so badly need."
-- Mark Rosenberg, M.D., Executive Director of The Task Force for Global Health
-- Mark Rosenberg, M.D., Executive Director of The Task Force for Global Health
Latest News
January 10, 2010 -- Global Health Promise is not alone in advocating for the women, children, families, and communities who struggle daily with the hardships and injustices related to prostitution. Please see our Articles & Media section for perspectives from around the world on this issue.December 25, 2009 -- Our Winter Newsletter is now available. During this season of giving, please consider the tremendous impact that even a small donation will have for the mothers and children we work with.
October 7, 2009 -- A terrific video has been produced with the talent and support of Dan Hyatt from Red.E Media, Lis Saunders, and Chris Anderson. If you want an easy-to-share introduction to our cause, look no further! Here is a direct link to the YouTube page for the video.
August 5, 2009 -- Exciting news! Three extraordinary advisors have joined our effort here at Global Health Promise. Gopalan Balagopal, Kelley McCreery Bunkers, and Dr. Virginia Feldman have all had intense, long-term involvement in issues of human rights and health. We are grateful for their invaluable expertise and help, and we invite you to read more about their careers.
But that's not all! We have just released our latest newsletter. Please download it (PDF) and read about our ongoing projects, partners, and fundraising. And don't forget to spread the word to friends and family! Update: You can also download our new brochure here (PDF) to stay up-to-date and let others know about our work. Please email copies or print them off to share with your family, friends, and co-workers.
July 12, 2009 -- We are pleased to announce the release of the book "Caring For Trafficked Persons". As members of the expert group that authored the book, Brian and Katherine are proud to be a part of a growing number of health professionals dedicated to helping trafficked persons around the world. This book is a guidebook of recommendations in caring for people who have been trafficked. You may purchase a hard copy or download the book for free on the website. Please click here and have a look!
Katherine is now based in Shenyang, China where she teaches pediatric medicine to doctors training in Family Medicine. She has also been learning about the situation of trafficked and prostituted mothers in northeastern China. Katherine reports: "Relationships, the foundation of working in China, are being sown and meetings with others who are interested in addressing the situation are happening through “Jericho Project.” The Team has met a few times already and we have started to lay the groundwork for outreach and service. The situation of trafficking and prostitution looks quite a bit different here than in my other experiences in Asia. The girls aren’t seen in the open so much – they are mostly in hotels, karaoke bars, saunas/spas, and other entertainment centers. It is reported that there are many Russian and N. Korean women trafficked in the sex trade to and through this province. There is so much to learn and understand here, and seemingly so little being done."
As part of her work, Katherine continues to work with orphans. Although many times the orphanage workers do not know why a particular child has been abandoned, it is known that some of these children were born to unwed mothers (who could be prostituted women). These mothers may not have or be aware of any other option, as it is illegal to have a child out of wedlock in China.
