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Center for Advocacy and Policy

PATH’s Center for Advocacy and Policy brings health solutions to scale through evidence-based policy and practice change.

We leverage PATH’s technical expertise and deep relationships from country to global levels to design and shape impactful policies, ensure effective implementation, and strengthen the capacities of local advocates along the way.

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Our impact
Since 2018, our advocacy contributed to more than:
158
Policies adopted
150
Funding lines mobilized
141
Actions taken to implement policies
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What we do

We have nearly 50 years of experience driving change through policy. We advance evidence-based policies and partner with advocates at all levels to hold decision-makers accountable and ensure those policies are implemented and adequately resourced. Our work responds to local health priorities that will lead to lasting positive change, including:
Strengthening R&D and regulatory systems 
Improving the lives of mothers and newborns 
Closing the vaccine equity gap 
Strengthening people-centered primary health care systems 
Expanding access to lifesaving commodities 
Increasing funding for global health 

How we do it

Policy lab

We generate impactful policy ideas by conducting research, analyzing data, and translating evidence into innovative, compelling policy solutions that are the foundation for effective change. 

Advocacy impact accelerator

We drive decision-maker action by developing and executing winning policy-influencing strategies built on solid audience insights and an understanding of how change happens at all levels across diverse geographies.

Field catalyst

We provide connective tissue in our sector by mobilizing key players, strengthening networks of change-makers, and filling critical gaps in systems change efforts to make the sum greater than the constituent parts.

Where we work

With locally staffed projects and deep expertise across a range of health areas, we currently have active advocacy projects in 29 countries across 5 continents:

Africa: Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Zambia

Asia: Afghanistan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Vietnam

Americas: Brazil, Peru, United States

Europe: Belgium, United Kingdom

Resource Hub

The advocacy resource hub is PATH’s central repository for advocacy how-to resources, including our 10-part advocacy strategy development curriculum, data resources for advocates, and a range of featured case studies and other resources documenting our advocacy work and lessons learned from across the globe. The hub is regularly updated with PATH resources to support advocates and policymakers in creating lasting policy change.

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Our global team

PATH’s team of advocacy professionals around the world works at all levels with governments, civil society, the private sector, and other development partners to advance policy initiatives that result in better health outcomes for women, children, and families. Our multidisciplinary staff includes public health experts with experience in diverse cultural contexts, as well as business and policy strategists skilled in translating promising ideas into innovative approaches that have a sustainable impact on health equity.

  1. Heather Ignatius

    Chief of External Affairs

  2. Bernard Aryeetey

    Senior Director, Policy, Advocacy & Influence

  3. Rachel Ndirangu

    Regional Director, Advocacy and Public Policy

  4. Kelly Healy

    Project Director, Advocacy and Communications

  5. Rosemarie Muganda-Onyando

    Global Advisor, Advocacy, Public Policy, and Business Development

  6. Marti Wilson

    Finance and Administration Manager

  7. Jenny Blair

    Director, US Partnerships

  8. Susan Lin

    Regional Policy Lead, Health Research and Development

  9. Wanjiku Manguyu

    Regional Advocacy and Policy Advisor

  10. Kristie Mikus

    Executive Director, Global Health Technologies Coaltion

  11. Esther Nasikye

    Global Immunization & MNCH Advocacy Lead and Uganda Advocacy & Policy Manager, Uganda

  12. Melissa Wanda

    Policy & Advocacy Country Lead, Kenya

  13. Fata Acquoi

    Senior Congressional Lead

  14. Muyuka Antoinette

    Programs Coordinator and Communications Officer

  15. Esther Adhiambo Anyango

    Program Coordinator, Advocacy and Public Policy

  16. Sarah Bachar

    Senior Program Assistant, Global Health Technologies Coalition

  17. Lindsey Brown

    Multilateral Advocacy & Policy Associate

  18. Marissa Chmiola

    Deputy Director, Global Health Technologies Coalition

  19. Lindokuhle Dlamini

    Senior Communications Officer

  20. Monica Georges

    Senior Communications and Advocacy Officer

  21. Ameenah Habib

    Communications & Policy Associate

  22. Sharifa Hussein

    Program Coordinator

  23. Philip Kenol

    Policy and Advocacy Officer, Global Health Technologies Coalition

  24. Joy Kiptim

    Regional Advocacy Communications Officer

  25. Alex Long

    Policy and Advocacy Officer, Global Health Technologies Coalition

  26. Diketso Mathelemusa

    Program Associate

  27. Rebecca Mwima

    Program Associate- Advocacy and Public Policy

  28. Claire Felten Nelson

    Advocacy and Policy Officer

  29. Pasqueline Njau

    Senior Advocacy and Public Policy Officer

  30. Clayton Opiyo

    Advocacy and Policy Officer

  31. Helen Owino

    Advocacy and Policy Program Officer

  32. Hannah Sachs-Wetstone

    Senior Program Assistant, GHTC

  33. Martha Songa

    Regional Advocacy and Policy Officer

  34. Kate Sotos

    Communications and Advocacy Officer

  35. Faith Wamaitha

    Program Assistant

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