World Renew was pleased to participate in the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) Global Health Impact Summit, held May 6–7, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario. Centered on the theme “Data that speaks: Harnessing qualitative insights for global health and gender equality,” the summit brought together practitioners and leaders to explore how meaningful data can strengthen impact and accountability.
Global health and gender insights
Throughout the event, World Renew staff engaged in conversations around qualitative measurement, research, and evaluation. These discussions examined how stories, lived experiences, and community voices can deepen understanding across diverse community health contexts and global gender equality work.
On the summit’s final day, Patrick Atandi and Nancy Tenbroek participated in a featured session titled “Catalyzing community change: Advancing youth SRHR in Bangladesh through the People’s Institution (PI) model.”
Youth engagement in Bangladesh
During the session, they highlighted World Renew’s work in Bangladesh, sharing how community-led approaches are helping to advance learning, awareness, and empowerment for youth, particularly teens at risk of early marriage.
This work reflects broader efforts to address gender justice by strengthening local leadership and supporting long-term change through education and participation. You can learn more about where this work takes place by exploring where we work.
The session underscored the power of locally driven development, demonstrating how engagement, participation, and trusted community structures can lead to meaningful and lasting change.
Strengthening global impact
World Renew values this opportunity to learn alongside peers and contribute to ongoing conversations about advancing global health and gender equality through collaborative, evidence-informed approaches. These connections continue to shape how programs are designed and implemented in partnership with communities around the world.
To continue exploring this work, browse World Renew’s events, read more stories about global health and community development, or contact us to learn more ways you can get involved.
