On International Women’s Day, CMB recognizes all the women who contribute to our mission of advancing health, equity, and the quality of care in China and Southeast Asia. It is indeed inspiring to see the many ways in which institutional leaders, health providers, educators, policy makers and so many other women professionals have dedicated themselves to improving the health and well-being of others. We wish you a very happy International Women’s Day!

The Equity Initiative is pleased to welcome 30 new Fellows to its 2022 cohort. This sixth cohort of leaders for health equity includes mid-career professionals from Southeast Asia and China, who work in government, academia, nongovernmental organizations, international organizations, communications, the arts, and private business. While they share a passion for health equity, the Fellows bring a diverse array of experiences to the program – primary health care, mental health, disability rights, disaster response and resilience, rare diseases, the health of indigenous communities, and more – which is certain to enrich their induction year learning and collaboration. Further details on their backgrounds can be found in their bios – click here to read.

The Equity Initiative is one of seven values-based, outcome-oriented fellowship programs that were launched with the support of the “big bet” final grants of the Atlantic Philanthropies. “Our Founding Story” shares the inspiring story of business leader and philanthropist Chuck Feeney; Atlantic’s history of support for expanding opportunities, especially for the disadvantaged; and the motivation for the foundation’s final investment in a suite of fellowship programs, each dedicated to promoting systemic change for fairer, healthier, and more inclusive societies.

Happy Lunar New Year to our CMB friends and colleagues!
As we welcome the lunar new year, I extend my best wishes to all of you in Chinese— hǔ hǔ shēng wēi (虎虎生威) – wishing you the strength, vitality, and independence of the tiger. These qualities will stand us in good stead as we navigate these challenging times and work together for a healthier world.