Across the Caribbean, children are being targeted every day by marketing, promotion of and sponsorships from ultra-processed food companies—often in the very spaces meant to support their health: schools. Now, youth and civil society are saying: enough is enough.
We’re delighted to announce that we have been awarded a grant through the Covista Caribbean Community Program to support the first 12 months of our new Women’s Wellness Community – a support group for women living with fibroids, endometriosis and PMOS (PCOS).
Today, we’re delighted to shine the spotlight on Sarah Savage, who has joined us for an eight-week summer internship as part of her International Applied Practice Experience (Practicum)
In recognition of Physical Activity Day we hosted a webinar in partnership with the Healthy Caribbean Coalition, CARPHA and. PAHO. This webinar This webinar explored innovative strategies that can promote physical activity in young people, from policy and climate impacts to practical, community-driven solutions.
In recognition of Physical Activity Day we hosted a webinar in partnership with the Healthy Caribbean Coalition, CARPHA and. PAHO. This webinar This webinar explored innovative strategies that can promote physical activity in young people, from policy and climate impacts to practical, community-driven solutions.
This guide accompanies the short animation “Building a Safe Space at Home” (3 minutes 26 seconds), developed by Lake Health and Wellbeing and the TaiwanICDF in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the National Counselling Centre as part of the Ministry of Health and TaiwanICDF’s Mental Health Service System Enhancement Project.
At Lake Health and Wellbeing, we are always exploring creative ways to support children in building healthy habits that last a lifetime. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our My Healthy Heroes Activity Book, a vibrant, engaging and educational resource designed for children aged 8–9.
Today, we are delighted to highlight the work of our recent practicum student, Erin Craig, an MPH student at the University of South Florida. During her time with us, Erin conducted desk-based research exploring the links between non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and microplastics, which informed the development of her comprehensive policy brief.
Recently, we had the pleasure of partnering with the Nevis Department of Gender Affairs and the Nevis Health Promotion Unit to host the Nevis edition of our Women’s Health Pop-Up Shop
In recognition of World Obesity Day, we hosted a 90-minute webinar on one of the most pressing public health challenges facing the Caribbean today, obesity.
