CHAMPS Leadership Showcases Impact at Gates Foundation Roadshow
From September 15 to 17, 2025, CHAMPS leadership participated in a dynamic three-day roadshow at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (GF), focusing on aligning shared missions and exploring new opportunities for collaboration in global health research.
Led by CHAMPS Director Dr. Cynthia Whitney, the delegation included representatives from various Program Office units. A highlight was Prof. Nega Assefa from the CHAMPS-Ethiopia site, who presented the innovative SALT project methodology to GF’s nutrition work groups, sparking engaging discussions on advancing nutritional health outcomes.
Joined by Dr. Victor Akelo and Dr. Portia Mutevedzi from the CHAMPS Program Office, Prof. Assefa shared compelling stories of CHAMPS’ transformative impact with over 100 GF staff members. These narratives underscored the program’s vital role in driving evidence-based solutions to improve maternal and child health globally.