Mérieux Foundation co-organized event
SIHI partners workshop: creating an enabling environment for social innovation in health
September 09 2020-October 07 2020 - Webinars
Summary
The Social Innovation in Health Initiative (SIHI) is a global network of passionate individuals and institutions invested in advancing social innovation in health through research, capacity building and advocacy. Established in 2014, SIHI now has research hubs in six countries and is establishing new hubs in five additional countries.
The Social Innovation in Health Initiative was delighted to announce two online open events – one focused on response to emergencies (Wednesday, September 9, 1-3pm GMT) and another on meeting social innovators (Wednesday, October 7, 1-3pm GMT).
Day 1 – Social innovation response to emergencies
- Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2020
- Time: 1-3pm GMT
Learn about how social innovations are helping to curb COVID-19 and could potentially adapt to respond to future health emergencies; from innovators, government officials, researchers and foundations in a live panel discussion.
Day 2 – Meet the social innovators
- Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2020
- Time: 1-3pm GMT
How can innovators, governments, researchers and foundations work together to advance social innovation in health efforts through research and guided by strong evidence? This live panel discussion will have innovators, government officials and foundation representatives share best practices.
Co-organizing institutions:
- Ahimsa Fund
- Health Innovation Exchange (HIEx)
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
- Mérieux Foundation
- SESH (Social Entrepreneurship to Spur Health) – SIHI China hub
- TDR (Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases)
- University of the Philippines Manila
- UNAIDS
The SIHI network is supported by TDR. TDR is able to conduct its work thanks to the support from a variety of funders. TDR receives additional funding from Sida, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, to support SIHI.
Program
Day 1 Day 1 - Wednesday, September 9
Day 2 Day 2 - Tuesday, October 7