At #AIDS2024, FHI 360’s Sumita Taneja sat down with Samuel (Shyam) Konnur (He/Him), the founder and managing director of Mist LGBTQ Foundation, for a conversation on how Mist works with the EpiC Project to advance their mission in creative ways. Shyam also shared what it means to him to “#PutPeopleFirst” and what keeps him motivated as he helps those in his community lead full, healthy lives.
About us
FHI 360 is a global organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so people everywhere have access to the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. Our staff of over 4,000 experts work in more than 60 countries around the world. Vision We are working to create a world where opportunity is within reach for all people. Mission FHI 360 advances equity, health and well-being through data-driven, locally led solutions — so that humanity thrives.
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http://www.fhi360.org
External link for FHI 360
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Durham, NC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1971
- Specialties
- Global health, U.S. and global education, Integrated development, Nutrition, Technology, Civil society, Economic development, Capacity building, Data analysis, Monitoring and evaluation, Global research services, and Social marketing and communication
Locations
Employees at FHI 360
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Christa Fischer Walker
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Shea Van Horn
Communications Leader at FHI 360 | Project Direction | Creative Development | Public Health Education
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Aron Betru
Private Equity; Chief Strategic and Operating Officer at Trident
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Eric Stephan
Strategy, Design, Implementation – ICT for Development
Updates
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Polycrises threaten to reverse advances in #HIV prevention and treatment outcomes. That's why FHI 360 released a new resource to help HIV programs ensure the continuity of HIV prevention, care and treatment services for key populations. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Y8mnrQ #AIDS2024
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People who are already vulnerable to #HIV are particularly affected by ongoing crises. FHI 360 has released a document outlining actions for #HIV programs to mitigate the impact of polycrises on their work and the key populations they serve. https://bit.ly/46igREQ #AIDS2024
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Adolescent girls and young women — particularly in eastern and southern Africa — remain highly susceptible to acquiring #HIV. MOSAIC Consortium, led by FHI 360, is working to accelerate the availability and uptake of new #HIVPrevention methods. The project has relied on a dynamic team of paid youth advocates known as the NextGen Squad. Meet three NextGen Squad members: https://bit.ly/3WtECGP #AIDS2024
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FHI 360 looks forward to joining colleagues in #Munich, and virtually, for #AIDS2024! We will share our latest program innovations and thought leadership, highlighting how we #PutPeopleFirst to achieve #HIV epidemic control by 2030. View our event page and technical presence: https://bit.ly/3VHRZ4z
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Congratulations to our general counsel, M. Katherine Stroker, on her re-election to the SID-US board for another term! We are proud to have Kathy represent FHI 360 and look forward to the positive impact she will continue to make. https://bit.ly/3WuVxss
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"Last year, among 150,000 clients tested, around 40% of them were aged under 25 years old." Inthira Suya shares how the EpiC Project is making #HIV testing in Thailand convenient and easily accessible for young populations: #AIDS2024
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Join us at #AIDS2024’s “Addressing unmet #MentalHealth needs among people living with and affected by #HIV while strengthening HIV outcomes” satellite session, featuring FHI 360’s Robyn Dayton!
Heading to the 25th International #AIDS Conference? 🌍 Join Pact on Wednesday, July 24 at 12pm CEST for a satellite session about using evidence-informed approaches to integrate mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) into #HIV prevention, care and treatment, with partners USAID, FACT Zimbabwe, FHI 360 and mothers2mothers. We will also participate in more than 15 e-posters throughout the event. Learn more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XTcYo2 #AIDS2024 #PutPeopleFirst
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“Acute and protracted climatic events, hostile anti-LGBTQI environments, and political and civil unrest threaten to reverse gains in #HIVPrevention and treatment outcomes.” Join us at our #AIDS2024’s “Resilience in a time of polycrises: How #HIV programmes are adapting to climate, humanitarian, political and social crises” satellite session. Presenters will include FHI 360’s Tessie San Martin, Hally Mahler and Daryna Shevchuk. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3WmzPa6
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FHI 360’s Geoffrey Mureithi won best poster at #GHS2024! His poster featured our EGHS team's collaboration with the Kenya Ministry of Health’s Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program and the Marsabit County Department of Health to operationalize the 7-1-7 framework using the WHO Early Action Review tool to monitor and improve response to #RiftValley fever outbreak. #FHI360GHS
And the best #GHS2024 poster presentation goes to... Geoffrey Mureith on his abstract 'Early Action Review of the RVF Outbreak in Marsabit Country, Kenya'. Congratulations Geoffrey! #GlobalHealth #PosterPresentation
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