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CHW Impact: February & March 2025
Each month, we celebrate the continued dedication of International HELP’s Community Health Workers (CHWs) around the world. From tackling health misinformation to providing critical education and referrals, CHWs are bringing lasting change to their communities–one conversation, one training, one life at a time. In this update, we’re highlighting powerful stories and progress from El Salvador, Haiti, and Honduras during February and March 2025.
El Jute, El Salvador: Monthly Meeting (February 19,2025)
The El Jute CHW group met on February 19 to explore two critical topics: substance abuse and domestic violence. Alongside the training, the group hosted a unique and joyful community activity.
Group leader Xiomara shared: “I would like to inform you that today we had a get-together and the monthly meeting at the same time, it was nice. I also did an experiment where we took blood pressure before and after running. Each person also brought a fruit to share with the children who were there.”
The group also completed their biannual survey. Here’s what we learned:
- Motivated to Share: CHWs are driven by a strong desire to help others and ensure that their communities are well-informed about health topics.
- Facing Challenges: Some CHWs report difficulty earning trust due to not being doctors or nurses, and others face limited access to supplies like medications or nebulizers.
- Personal Growth: Many CHWs shared that they’ve changed their own health habits—reading food labels, practicing better hygiene, and incorporating exercise into their routines.
- Need for Continued Support: CHWs expressed a desire for additional training, resources, and ongoing encouragement from IHELP.
Carrefour, Haiti: Monthly Meetings (Jan, Feb, & Mar 2025)
Our CHWs in Carrefour met throughout the first three months of the year to address key health topics with their communities:
- January: The group held conversations around mental health—specifically stress, anxiety, and depression.
- February: Training topics included blood pressure management, fever, and hygiene.
- March: CHWs facilitated conversations on menstruation and menopause.
Across these three months, the active CHWs in Haiti reported reaching nearly 4,700 individuals with health support, including education and referrals related to fever, flu, diarrhea, anemia, and more.
In March, the group completed their biannual CHW survey. Highlights include:
- A 25% increase in CHWs who feel fully equipped to answer health-related questions—an encouraging sign of growing confidence and knowledge.
- 100% of CHWs now report feeling motivated to improve their community’s health—up from 94% in June 2024.
- New CHW trainees have begun participating, signaling both expansion and community excitement around the program.
Nueva Esperanza, Honduras: Community Event (March 26, 2025)
In honor of World Tuberculosis Day, CHWs in Nueva Esperanza took part in a community walk and health fair on March 26. The event included health education talks, medical consultations, blood pressure and glucose checks, fluoride application, and vaccinations.
One of our CHWs, Waldina, proudly joined the walk with her child—who even made a sign to raise awareness about TB. These kinds of public events help reinforce the visibility of CHWs and provide tangible support and education to the broader community. We’re so proud of our CHWs for taking active roles in events like this that center community health and prevention.
Looking Ahead
As we move into the next quarter, we’re excited to continue equipping Community Health Workers (CHWs) with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to serve their communities. In the months ahead, we’ll be supporting advanced trainings, evaluating impact through follow-ups, and welcoming new CHWs into our growing global network.
Stay tuned for more stories of transformation, resilience, and community-led health!
