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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:
181
Policies adopted
180
Funding lines mobilized
185
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.

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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 global advocacy team brings together public health experts, policy analysts, political strategists, and communicators with experience across diverse contexts. We translate promising ideas into practical approaches that advance sustainable 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. Jenny Blair

    Director, US Partnerships

  5. Kristie Mikus

    Executive Director, Global Health Technologies Coaltion

  6. Wanjiku Manguyu

    Regional Advocacy and Policy Advisor

  7. Esther Nasikye

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

  8. Melissa Wanda

    Advocacy and Policy Manager, Kenya

  9. Fata Acquoi

    Senior Congressional Lead

  10. Kevin Namwakira

    Senior Finance Officer

  11. Khanyi Nkuku

    Senior Advocacy and Public Policy Officer

  12. Muyuka Antoinette

    Programs Coordinator and Communications Officer

  13. Esther Adhiambo Anyango

    Program Coordinator, Advocacy and Public Policy

  14. Joy Kiptim

    Regional Advocacy Communications Officer

  15. Judy Ogunyemi

    Senior Program Officer

  16. Lindsey Brown

    Multilateral Advocacy & Policy Associate

  17. Marissa Chmiola

    Deputy Director, Global Health Technologies Coalition

  18. Monica Georges

    Senior Communications and Advocacy Officer

  19. Sharifa Hussein

    Program Coordinator

  20. Diketso Mathelemusa

    Program Associate

  21. Rebecca Mwima

    Program Associate- Advocacy and Public Policy

  22. Clayton Opiyo

    Advocacy and Policy Officer

  23. Hannah Sachs-Wetstone

    Senior Program Assistant, GHTC

  24. Kate Sotos

    Communications and Advocacy Officer

  25. Faith Wamaitha

    Program Assistant

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