Sustainability for Faith-based Community-based Health Programs

CCIH held a member forum July 23, 2026 on what helps community-based programs last. We heard from CCIH 30×30 Health Systems Initiative commitment makers who shared examples from their work, focusing on what makes their programs sustainable. Community-based programs are often the most trusted and consistent point of care for underserved communities globally. As funding shifts and resources tighten, faith-based organizations are making difficult decisions about how to keep these programs strong and sustainable.

Featuring:

• Dr. Charsey Cherry, Community Systems Strengthening Advisor, Global Health Action
• Joseph Baraka, Chargé des Programmes au DOM ECC Sud-Kivu presenting for Dr. Nicolas Mihuhi Rusati, Coordinator of Medical Works, Département des Œuvres Médicales – Église du Christ au Congo
• Rev. Troy Lewis, Executive Director, Expanded Church Response

The session was moderated by Dr. Laura Smelter, Founder of Care Well Global

This resource contains suggestions and practices the speakers found helpful.