Assignment Manager March 4, 2024

It’s Women’s History Month

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Leading the Charge for Gender Equity

DISHEARTENING REALITY: Less than 2% of philanthropy funds go to women and girls, even though they are half of the U.S. population. Cecilia Conrad, CEO of Lever for Change, is working to change that by pushing for a radical shift in traditional philanthropy. Conrad champions innovative models that prioritize gender equity, accessibility and challenging the status quo. Speak to Dr. Conrad about her call for action to embrace a new era of philanthropy empowering women and girls.


Urgent Call to Transform Women’s Health

Below the Belt, streaming on PBS, exposes massive inequities in women's healthcare through the lens of endometriosis. Directed by Shannon Cohn, the film shines a light on societal taboos and gender bias, and has now sparked a movement for transformational change in healthcare. Speak with Shannon about new legislative efforts and global reaction to the movement. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month.

 

DC Launches First Medical Respite Program Just for Women, Filling Critical Healthcare Gap

32% of DC's homeless population are women (1,600 nightly). Now a new first-of-its kind program helps homeless women discharged from hospitals but not well enough to recover on the streets. Hope Has a Home is the first medical respite program exclusively for women, by women in the nation’s Capital. Speak to the program director about why integrating housing and health solutions fills a critical gap for women.

Groundbreaking Program Supports Expecting Mothers After Pregnancy Loss

March is Pregnancy After Loss Month, and a new program is revolutionizing care for expectant parents who’ve endured infant and pregnancy loss. The program, "Caring for PAL Patients," aims to eradicate preventable stillbirths by educating healthcare providers and birth workers. Families navigating pregnancy after loss need specialized support and standard care often falls short. Speak with Samantha Banerjee, Executive Director of PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy about why this is a crucial step towards improving infant and maternal outcomes.

 
 

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