# HealthBridge > HealthBridge is a Canadian nonprofit working with partners worldwide to improve health and health equity through research, policy and action. ## Board - [Veronica Blanco Sanchez](https://healthbridge.ca/board/veronica-blanco-sanchez.md): Veronica is a management-side labour and employment lawyer in Ontario, Canada. Her practice is primarily focused on advising public and quasi-public... - [Deirdre Weymann](https://healthbridge.ca/board/deirdre-weymann.md): Deirdre Weymann is an Economist who joined the HealthBridge Board of Directors in 2025. She brings over ten years of health and healthcare research experience,... - [Saouna Idi Inoussa](https://healthbridge.ca/board/saouna-idi-inoussa.md): Communicator, public health activist and civil society actor Saouna Idi Inoussa is an experienced communicator and staunch advocate of public health in Africa,... - [Anique Kashyap](https://healthbridge.ca/board/anique-kashyap.md): Anique Kashyap joined the HealthBridge Board of Directors in 2025. She has a Bachelor's degree in Commerce with a concentration in Accounting from Carleton... - [Rebecca Brodmann](https://healthbridge.ca/board/rebecca-brodmann.md): Rebecca has worked with HealthBridge since 2018 as both a program manager and strategic advisor, and joined the Board of Directors in 2024. - [Dr. Malek Batal](https://healthbridge.ca/board/dr-malek-batal.md): Malek is a Professor at the Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Medicine and the Director of the WHO-Collaborating Centre on Nutrition Changes and Development... - [Ms. Lauren Wiebe](https://healthbridge.ca/board/ms-lauren-wiebe.md): Lauren is one of our youth board members. She has a bachelor's degree from UBC majoring in Public Health and Political Science, an MSc in Public Health... - [Dr. Afzaa Rajabali](https://healthbridge.ca/board/dr-afzaa-rajabali.md): Dr. Afzaa Rajabali is a public health professional with an interest in global health, infectious diseases, health equity, and data analysis. - [Dr. Elvis Safary](https://healthbridge.ca/board/elvis-safary.md): Dr. Elvis is a Public Health expert and Epidemiologist with diverse interests in primary health care, global health policies, health system strengthening,... - [Dr. Eva Rathgeber](https://healthbridge.ca/board/dr-eva-rathgeber.md): Eva M. Rathgeber is a consultant in international development. From 2002-2006 she held the Joint Chair of Women’s Studies at the University of Ottawa/ Carleton... - [Dr. Orvill Adams](https://healthbridge.ca/board/owner-and-director-orvill-adams-associates-incorporated.md): Orvill is the owner and director of Orvill Adams & Associates Incorporated, an international consultancy that works with public and private institutions in the... - [Dr. Catherine Hankins](https://healthbridge.ca/board/catherine-hankins.md): Catherine Hankins is also an Honorary Professor at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, in the Faculty of Epidemiology & Population Health. - [Mr. David T. Sweanor](https://healthbridge.ca/board/david-t-sweanor.md): Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa; Special Lecturer, Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Nottingham David is a... - [Professor Don de Savigny](https://healthbridge.ca/board/professor-don-de-savigny.md): Professor de Savigny, an epidemiologist and public health specialist, is currently Emeritus Professor of Health Systems and Policy Research at the Department... - [Dr. Carol Vlassoff](https://healthbridge.ca/board/dr-carol-vlassoff.md): Dr Vlassoff worked for 17 years with the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Suriname and Washington, D.C. - [Dr. Mark Young](https://healthbridge.ca/board/dr-mark-young.md): Dr. Mark Young MD, MHSc. is a public health physician with over 35 years experience in the medical field. - [Professor Mark Zuidgeest](https://healthbridge.ca/board/professor-mark-zuidgeest.md): One of Professor Zuidgeest’s main research interests is equity and distribution aspects of transport provisions and services, particularly looking at the urban... ## Ethics Process - [Ethics Process](https://healthbridge.ca/ethics_review.md): HealthBridge works with partners and communities worldwide to improve health and reduce health inequities through research, policy and action. ## HealthBridge Web Privacy and Data Policy - [HealthBridge Web Privacy and Data Policy](https://healthbridge.ca/privacy.md): HealthBridge works with partners and communities worldwide to improve health and reduce health inequities through research, policy and action. ## Impact Stories - [Abir’s Story: The Successful Journey of a Community Change Agent](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/abirs-story-the-successful-journey-of-a-community-change-agent.md): Community engagement and youth leadership are important components of HealthBridge’s Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) project in Dhaka’s... - [Strengthening Community-Based Nutrition Support in Phieng Cam Commune](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/strengthening-community-based-nutrition-support-in-phieng-cam-commune.md): HealthBridge’s nutrition programming in Son La, Vietnam focuses on the first 1,000 days between conception and a child’s second birthday, which is a critical... - [Trained health workers bring services closer to home](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/trained-health-workers-bring-services-closer-to-home.md): Srijana registers a new patient In the remote, mountainous districts of Kalikot, Nepal, accessing healthcare is a significant challenge for many women and... - [Safe School Streets in Hanoi](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/safe-school-streets-in-hanoi.md): When cities are not designed for people, they often end up being unsafe and unwelcoming. Narrow sidewalks, a lack of spaces for social connection, and streets... - [The Story of Padma: Strengthening Healthcare Access in Nepal](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/the-story-of-padma-strengthening-healthcare-access-in-nepal.md): Padma Kumari Chaulagai is one of the women who has remained strong through many hardships and found her voice at the local Mother's Group in the remote Kalikot... - [Transforming Safer School Streets in Hanoi: A Collaborative Effort for People-Centred Cities](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/transforming-safer-school-streets-in-hanoi-a-collaborative-effort-for-people-centred-cities.md): In Hanoi, Vietnam, safer school streets are becoming a reality, helping protect children, easing congestion, and promoting more inclusive sustainable urban... - [Making family planning accessible in Dhaka](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/making-family-planning-accessible-in-dhaka.md): In Dhaka, Bangladesh’s densely populated capital city, accessing basic health care can be challenging, especially for women and girls living in low-income and... - [Strengthening community care and food access in Uganda](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/strengthening-community-care-and-food-access-in-uganda.md): In Kampala, public markets are lifelines: for food, livelihoods, and daily connection. Yet many vendors, especially women, face challenges such as a lack of... - [Strengthening safe deliveries in remote Nepal](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/strengthening-safe-deliveries-in-remote-nepal.md): In the rural and mountainous Khandachakra Municipality of Northwestern Nepal, residents face many challenges to accessing maternal health services. - [Upgrading parks in Jaffna, Sri Lanka](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/upgrading-parks-in-jaffna-sri-lanka.md): Open public spaces are essential for fostering community connection, well-being, and a sense of belonging. - [Livable Cities Mini-Projects](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/livable-cities-mini-projects.md): In 2024, HealthBridge and partners implemented eight innovative, community-led projects aimed at revitalizing public spaces and enhancing urban living in... - [Literacy & Public Spaces in Ghana](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/literacy-public-spaces-in-ghana.md): In Accra Ghana, the Mmofra Foundation , supported by HealthBridge’s Livable Cities program, is weaving a unique story of literacy and public space. - [Empowering Communities: The Impact of a Dedicated Female Community Health Volunteer in Kalikot](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/empowering-communities-the-impact-of-a-dedicated-female-community-health-volunteer-in-kalikot.md): Female community health volunteers (FCHV) play a crucial role ensuring the health and well-being of women and communities in Nepal. - [Gender-based Violence training for health workers in Bangladesh](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/gender-based-violence-training-for-health-workers-in-bangladesh.md): In underserved areas of Dhaka, Bangladesh, many people live in poor conditions and are unable to access high-quality health services. - [Enhancing Nutrition Knowledge among Community Educators in Ethnic Minority Communities](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/enhancing-nutrition-knowledge-among-community-educators-in-ethnic-minority-communities.md): Improving maternal and child health (MCH) including addressing malnutrition is crucial in the remote Son La province of Vietnam, where 34% of children are... - [Expanding sexual and reproductive health services in Dhaka: Training for General Practitioners](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/expanding-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services-in-dhaka-training-for-general-practitioners.md): Accessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in underserved urban areas of Dhaka is often challenging as the location of clinics, their hours of... - [Empowering Adolescents: Transforming Futures in Son La](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/empowering-adolescents-transforming-futures-in-son-la.md): Nestled amidst the mountains of northwest Vietnam, remote Son La province grapples with pressing challenges surrounding adolescent health, including early... - [Empowering Mothers for Health and Well-being: Binita’s Story](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/empowering-mothers-for-health-and-well-being-binitas-story.md): Binita Shahi * is a young mother living Kalikot, in the remote and mountainous Karnali Province in Western Nepal. - [Exploring Kathmandu: A Sensory Adventure](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/exploring-kathmandu-a-sensory-adventure.md): In the heart of Nepal lies Kathmandu, a city that whispers tales of ancient wonders and cultural vibrancy. - [Cháo – A quick and easy porridge made from locally sourced ingredients helps to promote nutrition in Son La, Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/cháo-a-quick-and-easy-porridge-made-from-locally-sourced-ingredients-helps-to-promote-nutrition-in-son-la-vietnam.md): Food demonstrations play a vital role in promoting health and well-being in the northern and mountainous province of Son La, Vietnam. - [The Success of Car Free Streets in Bangladesh](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/the-success-of-car-free-streets-in-bangladesh.md): Dhaka is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Due to an unfortunate tendency to prioritize the comfort and safety of cars over children,... - [Access to SRHR Services in Dhaka: An adolescent girl’s path to education and hope](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/access-to-srhr-services-in-dhaka-an-adolescent-girls-path-to-education-and-hope.md): The Improving Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Dhaka project is being implemented in underserved urban areas of Dhaka where the community... - [Empowering Women through Education, Activism, and Community Engagement: The Inspiring Journey of Sunita Bista](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/empowering-women-through-education-activism-and-community-engagement-the-inspiring-journey-of-sunita-bista.md): Sunita Bista* a 28-year-old woman, lives in Ward No. 5 of Khandachakra Municipality in Kalikot, Nepal. - [Community Health Educator Spotlight – Mr. Lo Van Anh, Youth leader from the Chieng Den Commune](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/community-health-educator-spotlight-mr-lo-van-anh-youth-leader-from-the-chieng-den-commune.md): Chieng Den commune in the Northwestern Mountainous region of Son La Province, Vietnam, is characterized by a unique set of living conditions. - [Sparking Change One Conversation at a Time - The Transformative Journey of SRH Education in Dhaka's Urban Slums](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/sparking-change-one-conversation-at-a-time-the-transformative-journey-of-srh-education-in-dhakas-urban-slums.md): In the urban slums of Dhaka, there is transformative power in social projects to bridge gaps in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. - [Refresher training for Community Health workers and educators in Son La Province](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/refresher-training-for-community-health-workers-and-educators-in-son-la-province.md): HealthBridge Vietnam, together with the Son La Province Centre for Disease Control (CDC), organized a two-day capacity building workshop for 32 community... - [Introducing Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/introducing-comprehensive-sexuality-education-in-vietnam.md): Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) for adolescents is often lacking and the consequences can be quite severe including unplanned pregnancy and dropping... - [How one youth volunteer is promoting public discussion of sexual and reproductive health in her community](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/how-one-youth-volunteer-is-promoting-public-discussion-of-sexual-and-reproductive-health-in-her-community.md): It is challenging for adolescents living in certain areas of Dhaka to discuss sexual, reproductive health and rights (SRHR) topics freely, largely due to the... - [Sexual and Reproductive Health Training for General Practitioners](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/sexual-and-reproductive-health-training-for-general-practitioners.md): Hazaribag is a densely populated area located in Old Dhaka, and most of the people living in this community are poor and underserved. - [Strengthening the Farmer-Consumer Link: Popularizing Farmers’ Markets in Dhaka](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/strengthening-the-farmer-consumer-link-popularizing-farmers-markets-in-dhaka.md): On 18 June 2021, Work for a Better Bangladesh (WBB) Trust opened its first farmers’ market in Dhaka as part of a project sponsored by the Food and Agriculture... - [The role of volunteers in community mobilization for improving sexual and reproductive health and rights in Dhaka](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/the-role-of-volunteers-in-community-mobilization-for-improving-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-in-dhaka.md): As part of the Improving Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Dhaka project, youth volunteers will help address SRHR issues in their communities... - [Cross-country learning for mobile playgrounds](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/cross-country-learning-for-mobile-playgrounds.md): In crowded Asian cities, land is expensive and parks are scarce. Streets and roads are occupied by vehicles, whether moving, parked, or stuck in traffic. - [Residents of Gittikhdan, Nagpur enjoy the benefits of a walking club](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/residents-of-gittikhdan-nagpur-enjoy-the-benefits-of-a-walking-club.md): Our partner in India, ESAF, formed a Walking Club at K.T. Nagar Park in Nagpur in 2017. The purpose was to promote physical activity and inform the community... - [ESAF works towards a barrier-free Kerala](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/esaf-works-towards-a-barrier-free-kerala.md): Having public spaces that can encourage all residents to visit comfortably and easily is critical if we want livable cities. - [Urban Agriculture in Malappuram leads to 300 households starting gardens](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/urban-agriculture-in-malappuram-leads-to-300-households-starting-gardens.md): Malappuram is a densely populated district in Kerala, India and, like most cities in the world, the population is rapidly increasing. - [Open Street Events in Guwahati increase walking and cycling](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/open-street-events-in-guwahati-increase-walking-and-cycling.md): HealthBridge’s partner, Evangelical Social Action Forum, organizes open street events on Sundays of each month with the support of local partner at different... - [Students portray obstacles on their school routes](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/students-portray-obstacles-on-their-school-routes.md): Students in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka drew pictures portraying the difficulties they face on the way to school. - [Dissemination Workshop for the Strengthening Health Systems and Improving Nutrition in Vietnam project](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/impact-story-dissemination-workshop-for-the-strengthening-health-systems-an.md): HealthBridge and partners completed the project: Strengthening health systems and improving nutrition in Vietnam . - [Advocating for the establishment of a Health Promotion Foundation in Bangladesh](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/impact-story-advocating-for-the-establishment-of-a-health-promotion-foundat.md): Impact Story: Advocating for the establishment of a Health Promotion Foundation in Bangladesh By: Debra Efroymson HealthBridge is pleased to be part of the... - [Training for ethnic minority midwives on adolescent reproductive health – a new approach to improve the health of adolescent couples in Son La province, Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/impact-story-training-for-ethnic-minority-midwives-on-adolescent-reproducti.md): Within the framework of the project Preventing child marriage and addressing early pregnancy in Ethnic Minority communities of Son La Province, Vietnam,... - [Vietnam Government Commitment to Promote Cycling](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/vietnam-government-commitment-to-promote-cycling.md): For years, HealthBridge has worked closely with the local government of Hoi An, a small city in central Vietnam, to improve public spaces. - [The Importance of the Kitchen Garden](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/the-importance-of-the-kitchen-garden.md): Impact Story: The Importance of the Kitchen Garden Phattepur is a large region of Raptipari in Midwestern Nepal encompassing about 3,000 households. - [Gaddu, a Community Health Champion](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/gaddu-a-community-health-champion.md): Gaddu lives in Banke District, one of the poorest areas in rural Nepal. He lives with his wife, two daughters, and one son. - [An Enlightened Father – Results from the ARH events](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/an-enlightened-father-results-from-the-arh-events.md): My name is Ca Van Vinh, I am 30 years old and I work at the Commune People’s Committee. My son, Quân, is a well-behaved & handsome boy. - [Engaging Community in designing safe public spaces](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/engaging-community-in-designing-safe-public-spaces.md): HealthBridge's partner Work for a Better Bangladesh Trust (WBB), with support from UN-Habitat and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), worked with a low-income... - [Vietnam makes important progress with passage of the Alcohol Control Law](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/vietnam-makes-important-progress-with-passage-of-the-alcohol-control-law.md): A most noteworthy accomplishment in the first six months of 2019, was the passage of the Alcohol Control Law on June 14 th . - [Women speak out for better antenatal care in Tanzania](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/women-speak-out-for-better-antenatal-care-in-tanzania.md): When Iringa’s women speak about maternal health care, the community listens. The messages they deliver are helping boost women’s access to and use of antenatal... - [Children enjoy a play corner!](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/children-enjoy-new-play-corner.md): When HealthBridge’s partner Work for a Better Bangladesh (WBB) Trust moved to a new neighbourhood in 2013, they dreamed of doing something to improve the... - [Ajay continues his recovery in Banke, Nepal](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/ajay-continues-his-recovery-in-banke-nepal.md): Ajay* is a little boy who was born in Banke District, Nepal. By 15 months of age, he was a smiling and happy toddler, just learning how to say a few words. - [Mind the Step returns to Jardim Angela, São Paulo](https://healthbridge.ca/impact-stories/mind-the-step-returns-to-jardim-angela-saeo-paulo.md): Photo Credit: Cidade Ativa, 2018. A Mind the Step project launched in Jardim Angela, São Paulo, Brazil in 2018. ## Library - [Strategic Priorities for Nutrition & Food Security in Urban Settings](https://healthbridge.ca/library/strategic-priorities-for-nutrition-food-security-in-urban-settings.md): HealthBridge - [Guidelines for Implementing Smoke-Free Tourism Destinations](https://healthbridge.ca/library/guidelines-for-implementing-smoke-free-tourism-destinations.md): HealthBridge and the Department of Legislation of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism - [Impacts of Different Excise Tax Options on Alcoholic Beverages in Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/library/impacts-of-different-excise-tax-options-on-alcoholic-beverages-in-vietnam.md): HealthBridge and ThuongMai University - [The Need to Increase Tobacco Taxes and Introduce a Specific Excise Tax in Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/library/the-need-to-increase-tobacco-taxes-and-introduce-a-specific-excise-tax-in-vietnam.md): HealthBridge works with partners and communities worldwide to improve health and reduce health inequities through research, policy and action. - [Tobacco Taxes in Vietnam: Questions and Answers](https://healthbridge.ca/library/tobacco-taxes-in-vietnam-questions-and-answers-2.md): HealthBridge, World Health Organization, Ministry of Health - Vietnam Tobacco Control Fund - [Addressing Internet TAPS Violations in Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/library/addressing-internet-taps-violations-in-vietnam.md): Nguyen Thi An - HealthBridge Foundation of Canada, Vietnam Office - [Expanding Smoke-free Tourism in Vietnam: Experiences and Lessons Learned](https://healthbridge.ca/library/expanding-smoke-free-tourism-in-vietnam-experience-and-lessons-leant.md): Nguyen Hanh Nguyen, Trinh Thu Huong, Nguyen Thi An - HealthBridge Foundation of Canada, Vietnam Office - [Countermeasures Against Tobacco Industry Influence on ENDS/HTPs Policies: Insights from Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/library/countermeasures-against-tobacco-industry-influence-on-ends-htps-policies-insights-from-vietnam.md): Nguyen Hanh Nguyen - HealthBridge Foundation of Canada, Vietnam Office - [CIHR Planning Grant Stakeholder Consultation Summary Report](https://healthbridge.ca/library/cihr-planning-grant-stakeholder-consultation-summary-report.md): HealthBridge - [Joint Efforts to Advocate for the Ban on E-Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Products: Lessons Learned from Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/library/joint-efforts-to-advocate-for-the-ban-on-e-cigarettes-and-heated-tobacco-products-lessons-learned-from-vietnam.md): Nguyen Thi An, Nguyen Hanh Nguyen, HealthBridge Foundation of Canada, Vietnam Office - [Expanding Smoke Free Tourism in Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/library/expanding-smoke-free-tourism-in-vietnam.md): HealthBridge - [Work for a Better Bangladesh 2025-2026 Summary Report](https://healthbridge.ca/library/work-for-a-better-bangladesh-2025-2026-summary-report.md) - [Empowering Youth for Improved Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Dhaka](https://healthbridge.ca/library/empowering-youth-for-improved-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-in-dhaka.md): HealthBridge - [Endline Report: Health Facilities Assessment — Improving Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Dhaka](https://healthbridge.ca/library/endline-report-health-facilities-assessment-improving-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-in-dhaka.md): HealthBridge and IPAS Bangladesh - [Endline Assessment Report: Improving Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Dhaka](https://healthbridge.ca/library/endline-assessment-report-improving-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-in-dhaka.md): HealthBridge - [Policy Brief: Referral Pathway for GBV Survivors in Urban Setup of Bangladesh](https://healthbridge.ca/library/policy-brief-referral-pathway-for-gbv-survivors-in-urban-setup-of-bangladesh.md): HealthBridge and IPAS Bangladesh - [Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Mobilizing youth for community outreach](https://healthbridge.ca/library/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-mobilizing-youth-for-community-outreach.md): HealthBridge - [Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Addressing gender-based violence](https://healthbridge.ca/library/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-assessing-gender-based-violence.md): HealthBridge - [Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Strengthening health systems](https://healthbridge.ca/library/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-strengthening-health-systems.md): HealthBridge - [Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Improving service delivery](https://healthbridge.ca/library/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-improving-service-delivery.md): HealthBridge - [Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Increasing access to services](https://healthbridge.ca/library/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-increasing-access-to-services.md): HealthBridge - [Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: The example of Dhaka](https://healthbridge.ca/library/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-the-example-of-dhaka.md): HealthBridge - [Open Public Spaces in Kozhikode: Impact Report](https://healthbridge.ca/library/open-public-spaces-in-kozhikode-impact-report.md) - [Policies that Support Parks and Open Public Spaces: Global Examples](https://healthbridge.ca/library/policies-that-support-parks-and-open-public-spaces-global-examples.md): HealthBridge - [HealthBridge audited financial statement 2025](https://healthbridge.ca/library/healthbridge-audited-financial-statement-2025.md): HealthBridge works with partners and communities worldwide to improve health and reduce health inequities through research, policy and action. - [Strengthening health systems and improving nutrition in Nepal and Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/library/strengthening-health-systems-and-improving-nutrition-in-nepal-and-vietnam.md): HealthBridge - [HealthBridge Annual Report 2025](https://healthbridge.ca/library/healthbridge-annual-report-2025.md): HealthBridge - [APS 2025 Summary Report](https://healthbridge.ca/library/aps-2025-summary-report.md): Advocates for Public Spaces (APS) - [Availability and Quality of Markets in the Seven New Cities of Uganda](https://healthbridge.ca/library/availability-and-quality-of-markets-in-the-seven-new-cities-of-uganda.md) - [Manual for Managing Public Spaces with the Community (VN)](https://healthbridge.ca/library/manual-for-managing-public-spaces-with-the-community-vn.md): Think Playgrounds, HealthBridge Vietnam, & Hoi An Culture and Information Department - [Manual for Managing Public Spaces with the Community (EN)](https://healthbridge.ca/library/manual-for-managing-public-spaces-with-the-community-en.md): Think Playgrounds, HealthBridge Vietnam, & Hoi An Culture and Information Department - [UPC 2025 Summary Report](https://healthbridge.ca/library/upc-2025-summary-report.md): Urban Planning for Community Change (UPC) - [Guiding the Lines](https://healthbridge.ca/library/guiding-the-lines.md): Abigail Dawe-Roy & Jonathan Reskalla - [Retaining Girls in School: Final Report](https://healthbridge.ca/library/retaining-girls-in-school-final-report.md): 60 Million Girls Foundation - [ESAF Global Summary Report 2025](https://healthbridge.ca/library/esaf-global-summary-report-2025.md): ESAF Global - [Digo Bikas Institute 2024-25 Summary Report](https://healthbridge.ca/library/digo-bikas-institute-2024-25-summary-report.md) - [Endline Assessment Report: Improving Reproductive Health and Preventing Child Marriage in Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/library/endline-assessment-report-improving-reproductive-health-and-preventing-child-marriage-in-vietnam.md): HealthBridge - [Work for a Better Bangladesh Summary Report 2024-2025](https://healthbridge.ca/library/work-for-a-better-bangladesh-summary-report-2024-2025.md) - [Infographic: Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Improves Knowledge and Confidence Among Youth](https://healthbridge.ca/library/infographic-comprehensive-sexuality-education-cse-improves-knowledge-and-confidence-among-youth.md): HealthBridge - [Brief: Improving reproductive health and preventing child marriage in Nepal](https://healthbridge.ca/library/brief-improving-reproductive-health-and-preventing-child-marriage-in-nepal.md): HealthBridge - [Brief: Improving reproductive health and preventing child marriage in Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/library/improving-reproductive-health-and-preventing-child-marriage-in-vietnam.md): HealthBridge - [ESAF Livable Cities Summary Report 2024-2025](https://healthbridge.ca/library/esaf-livable-cities-summary-report-2024-2025.md) - [Availability and Quality of Open Public Spaces in The Seven New Cities of Uganda](https://healthbridge.ca/library/availability-and-quality-of-open-public-spaces-in-the-seven-new-cities-of-uganda.md): APS/HealthBridge - [Territorial Governance and Food Markets for Sustainable Food Systems](https://healthbridge.ca/library/territorial-governance-and-food-markets-for-sustainable-food-systems.md): Trevenen-Jones, A., Sietchiping R., Githiri, G., Forster, T., Daniel, K., Troccoli, C., Moon, R. 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[HealthBridge Vietnam at IC5: Reinforcing Health as a Key Pillar in Multidimensional Poverty Reduction](https://healthbridge.ca/news/healthbridge-vietnam-at-ic5-reinforcing-health-as-a-key-pillar-in-multidimensional-poverty-reduction.md): In late 2025, the Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organization Affairs and Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations jointly hosted the 5th... - [Vietnam Forges Ahead to Support Smoke-Free Tourism](https://healthbridge.ca/news/vietnam-forges-ahead-to-support-smoke-free-tourism.md): Clean air is vital for the health and well-being of all. However, when smoke-free laws are not properly enforced, it takes away from the enjoyment of public... - [Training course to help build healthier furthers for mothers and children in Son La, Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/news/training-course-to-help-build-healthier-furthers-for-mothers-and-children-in-son-la-vietnam.md): Vietnam has made important progress in nutrition, but challenges remain—especially for women and children in remote, rural, and ethnic minority communities. - [Final Workshop for the “Improving Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in Son La Province, 2021–2025” Project](https://healthbridge.ca/news/final-workshop-for-the-improving-adolescent-sexual-and-reproductive-health-in-son-la-province-2021-2025-project.md): On June 24, 2025, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of Son La, in collaboration with HealthBridge Foundation of Canada, organized a final... - [New Guidelines for Adolescent Reproductive Health and Maternal & Child Health in Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/news/new-guidelines-for-adolescent-reproductive-health-and-maternal-child-health-in-vietnam.md): In Vietnam, HealthBridge and the Vietnam Ministry of Health(MOH) are working together to make guidance available for improvingaccessibility of vital health... - [The national guideline on provision of reproductive health services is updated by the Ministry of Health in Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/news/the-national-guideline-on-provision-of-reproductive-health-services-is-updated-by-the-ministry-of-health-in-vietnam.md): On October 6th, 2024 Vietnam’s Ministry of Health (MOH) approved a revision of the national guideline for providing reproductive health services. - [Peer Exchange to Transform Streets for Safety: Boosting livable streets in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City](https://healthbridge.ca/news/peer-exchange-to-transform-streets-for-safety-boosting-livable-streets-in-hanoi-da-nang-and-ho-chi-minh-city.md): On October 25th and 26th, an important event took place in Hanoi, bringing together representatives from three major Vietnamese cities—Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho... - [HealthBridge Vietnam becomes a member of the Food System Transformation Partnership](https://healthbridge.ca/news/healthbridge-vietnam-becomes-a-member-of-the-food-system-transformation-partnership.md): We are excited to announce that HealthBridge Vietnam has joined the Food System Transformation (FST) Partnership, thanks to an invitation from the Ministry of... - [Knowledge exchange for improving nutrition in Son La, Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/news/knowledge-exchange-for-improving-nutrition-in-son-la-vietnam.md): Exposure to new ideas and ways of working is important for delivering effective and creative interventions. - [Hue Approves Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Development Plan](https://healthbridge.ca/news/hue-approves-comprehensive-bicycle-transportation-development-plan.md): Hue, a city of history and culture, is now making waves as one of Vietnam’s most forward-thinking urban centers. - [Vietnam Field Visit with Global Affairs Canada](https://healthbridge.ca/news/vietnam-field-visit-with-global-affairs-canada.md): Ms. Patricia Pena, Assistant Deputy Minister for Partnership for Development and Innovation at Global Affairs of Canada was accompanied by An Nguyen ,... - [30 Years of HealthBridge in Vietnam!](https://healthbridge.ca/news/30-years-of-healthbridge-in-vietnam.md): This year, HealthBridge has celebrated 30 years of working in Vietnam! A celebration of this major milestone was held in Hanoi this fall and attended by up to... - [HealthBridge at the Planet Local Summit](https://healthbridge.ca/news/healthbridge-at-the-planet-local-summit.md): The Planet Local Summit in Bristol brought together hundreds of people from around the world to celebrate local food, local knowledge and local economies. - [HealthBridge Participation at Planet Local Summit, Bristol, UK](https://healthbridge.ca/news/healthbridge-participation-at-planet-local-summit-bristol-uk.md): Livable cities and localization go hand in hand. The desire to make it possible for goods and people to travel ever-greater distances in and across cities... - [Online Training: How to Create Successful Markets](https://healthbridge.ca/news/online-training-how-to-create-successful-markets.md): Our friends at Project For Public Spaces are back with their popular "How to Create Successful Markets" online training this October. - [Vietnam Launches the First Technical Guideline for Bicycle Infrastructure Design in Urban Areas](https://healthbridge.ca/news/vietnam-launches-the-first-technical-guideline-for-bicycle-infrastructure-design-in-urban-areas.md): The Vietnam Administration of Technical Infrastructure (ATI) under the Ministry of Construction (MOC) launched the Technical Guideline for Bicycle... - [The effect of community-based interventions on the uptake of select maternal and child health services](https://healthbridge.ca/news/the-effect-of-community-based-interventions-on-the-uptake-of-select-maternal-and-child-health-services.md): The HealthBridge IMCHA project to improve access to health services and quality care for mothers and children took place in Tanzania from 2015-2020. - [Debra Efroymson's TEDTalk on car-free cities](https://healthbridge.ca/news/debra-efroymsons-tedtalk-on-car-free-cities.md): Debra Efroymson , Senior Advisor and Regional Director in Bangladesh gave a TEDTalk on her vision of car-free cities. - [Local Futures Summit](https://healthbridge.ca/news/local-futures-summit.md): Local Futures is planning a celebration of the worldwide localization movement, with talks, workshops, a people's assembly, and other events. - [Art Competition on 16 Days of Activism](https://healthbridge.ca/news/art-competition-on-16-days-of-activism.md): Read the PDF of this article SERAC-Bangladesh with support from Ipas Bangladesh has celebrated 16 Days of Activism-2022 from November 25 to December 10, 2022,... - [11th International Public Markets Conference](https://healthbridge.ca/news/11th-international-public-markets-conference.md): The largest global conference for public market professionals is taking place in Toronto, Canada from June 8-10, 2023. - [Camp Cool](https://healthbridge.ca/news/camp-cool-2.md): In addition to being Senior Advisor to HealthBridge, Debra Efroymson runs the Institute of Wellbeing (IWB) in Dhaka, Bangladesh. - [Advocating for a Health Promotion Foundation in Bangladesh: ThaiHealth Visit](https://healthbridge.ca/news/advocating-for-a-health-promotion-foundation-in-bangladesh-thaihealth-visit.md): As part of its advocacy work to promote health rights, HealthBridge partner Work for a Better Bangladesh (WBB) Trust has been advocating for years for the... - [Smoke free National Games](https://healthbridge.ca/news/smoke-free-national-games.md): Following the success of the 31st Smoke free South-East Asia (SEA) Games in 2022 , the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has continued to collaborate... - [A HealthBridge Intern Story: How public spaces in Tan Mai, Hanoi impact social interactions](https://healthbridge.ca/news/a-healthbridge-intern-story-how-public-spaces-in-tan-mai-hanoi-impact-social-interactions.md): This story was prepared by Lucas Conan who was an intern at HealthBridge in Vietnam during 2022. A network of public spaces was developed by HealthBridge and... - [A workshop for developing green infrastructure in Vietnamese cities](https://healthbridge.ca/news/a-workshop-for-developing-green-infrastructure-in-vietnamese-cities.md): On November 25th, 2022, HealthBridge Vietnam, the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the Administration of Technical Infrastructure (ATI)... - [Training of community champions in Son La Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/news/training-of-community-champions-in-son-la-vietnam.md): In the autumn of 2022, 28 community champions joined a 6-day training on knowledge and communication skills for reproductive health and antenatal care in Son... - [Training teachers to improve adolescent reproductive health in Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/news/training-teachers-to-improve-adolescent-reproductive-health-in-vietnam.md): HealthBridge Foundation of Canada is supporting our partners in Vietnam to Improve reproductive health and prevent child marriage in Son La province. - [The 31st SEA Games in Vietnam: Smoke Free](https://healthbridge.ca/news/the-31st-sea-games-in-vietnam-smoke-free.md): Vietnam hosted the 31 st South-East Asia (SEA) Games in 2022. The Vietnamese government is committed to protecting people from secondhand smoke which is... - [The Equity Tool for Valuing Global Health Partnerships](https://healthbridge.ca/news/the-equity-tool-for-valuing-global-health-partnerships.md): HealthBridge has been involved in a project developing The Equity Toolkit. A new publication related to this project has just been released. - [Vietnam introduces the new National Nutrition Strategy to combat growing obesity and non-communicable diseases](https://healthbridge.ca/news/vietnam-introduces-the-new-national-nutrition-strategy-to-combat-growing-obesity-and-non-communicable-diseases.md): In Vietnam, The National Nutrition Strategy (NNS) is developed every ten-years. The NNS sets out the goals, objectives and indicators that the country aims to... - [Improving reproductive health and preventing child marriage in Nepal and Vietnam: Inception Workshop](https://healthbridge.ca/news/improving-reproductive-health-and-preventing-child-marriage-in-nepal-and-vietnam-inception-workshop-2.md): On 18th February 2022, INF Nepal Kalikot office organized and inception workshop in coordination with Khandachakra Municipality of Kalikot district at Hotel... - [Health Promotion Foundation Update](https://healthbridge.ca/news/health-promotion-foundation-update.md): For many years, HealthBridge’s Regional Director based in Bangladesh, Debra Efroymson, has been supporting local efforts to achieve a Health Promotion... - [Improving reproductive health and preventing child marriage in Nepal and Vietnam: Inception Workshop](https://healthbridge.ca/news/improving-reproductive-health-and-preventing-child-marriage-in-nepal-and-vietnam-inception-workshop.md): On 27 January 2022, HealthBridge Vietnam cooperated with Son La’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to organize the Inception workshop for the... - [Taxing sugary drinks and promoting healthy food are the way to go](https://healthbridge.ca/news/taxing-sugary-drinks-and-promoting-healthy-food-are-the-way-to-go.md): Amid countless choices of fast and processed foods, a large-scale promotion of healthy foods and healthy eating habits is the need of the hour to check the... - [Signing of commitment to develop green, safe, and sustainable urban infrastructure in Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/news/signing-of-commitment-to-develop-green-safe-and-sustainable-urban-infrastructure-in-vietnam.md): HealthBridge Canada, the World Resource Institute (WRI), and the Administration of Technical Infrastructure (ATI) of the Vietnamese Ministry of Construction... - [Advocating for the establishment of a Health Promotion Foundation in Bangladesh](https://healthbridge.ca/news/advocating-for-the-establishment-of-a-health-promotion-foundation-in-bangladesh.md): By: Debra Efroymson Advocating for the establishment of a Health Promotion Foundation in Bangladesh is timely, given the renewed worldwide focus on health, due... - [Video: Bhopal communities benefit from “do-it-ourselves” pandemic response](https://healthbridge.ca/news/video-bhopal-communities-benefit-from-do-it-ourselves-pandemic-response.md): A "do-it-ourselves" COVID-19 pandemic response: HealthBridge Regional Manager, Phaeba Thomas, teamed up with Caring for India to support low-income communities... - [Watch: “Public spaces as anchors in social resilience and climate action: The role of participation”](https://healthbridge.ca/news/watch-public-spaces-as-anchors-in-social-resilience-and-climate-action-the.md): Watch "Public spaces as anchorsin social resilience and climate action: The role of participation", a virtual event held by the Norweigan University of Science... - [The Healthy Food Policy Advocacy Fund Welcomes HealthBridge Vietnam as a New Grantee](https://healthbridge.ca/news/the-healthy-food-policy-advocacy-fund-welcomes-healthbridge-vietnam-as-a-ne.md): The Healthy Food Policy Advocacy Fund has welcomed HealthBridge Vietnam as a new grantee and partner in the global fight for healthy food policies. - [Livable Cities Documentary Wins “Best Next Gen Film” Award at the Better Cities Film Festival](https://healthbridge.ca/news/livable-cities-documentary-wins-best-next-gen-film-award-at-the-better-citi.md): Congratulations to our Livable Cities team for their award winning documentary, Making Our Place. - [HealthBridge Foundation of Canada is looking for an organization to share office space](https://healthbridge.ca/news/healthbridge-foundation-of-canada-is-looking-for-an-organization-to-share-o.md): Professional Office Space to Share in Downtown Ottawa HealthBridge Foundation of Canada is looking for an organization to share office space on Nicholas Street... - [New Infographic: Rapid assessment of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdown measures on children, adolescents, and mothers in Son La, Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/news/new-infographic-rapid-assessment-of-the-effects-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-an.md): Our new infographic highlights why, how and what we found from our rapid assessment on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on monthers, children and... - [The City at Eye Level Asia: A new vision for wet markets in Hanoi](https://healthbridge.ca/news/the-eye-at-city-level-asia-a-new-vision-for-wet-market-in-hanoi.md): HealthBridge Vietnam's Tran Thi Kieu Thanh Ha and Stephen Davies from Project for Public Spaces & Place Solutions Group authored a chapter in the book: City at... - [Livable Cities Director, Kristie Daniel, speaks during Urban Manifesto’s Webinar on Leverage the Power of Public Markets as Public Spaces](https://healthbridge.ca/news/kristie-daniel-speaks-during-urban-manifestos-webinar-on-leverage-the-power.md): HealthBridge Liveable Cities Director, Kristie Daniel joined Urban Manifesto's webinar, as a speaker, on leveraging the power of public markets as public... - [Blog Post: How the Livable Cities team has been adjusting to the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic](https://healthbridge.ca/news/blog-post-how-the-livable-cities-team-has-been-adjusting-to-the-realities-o.md): Read how our Livable Cities team has been adjusting to the realities of COVID-19: https://healthbridge.ca/images/uploads/library/Livable_Cities_Blog.pdf - [Blog Post: The Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health & Rights team at HealthBridge has been adjusting to the new virtual work world](https://healthbridge.ca/news/blog-post-the-sexual-reproductive-maternal-and-child-health-team-at-healthb.md): Read about how our Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health & Rights team has been adjusting to the realities of COVID-19:... - [Rapid assessment of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdown measures on adolescents, women and children in Son La province, Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/news/rapid-assessment-of-the-effects-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-and-associated-loc.md): This document is a summary of a section of a larger rapid assessment of the impacts of COVID-19 and the associated lockdown. - [HealthBridge Vietnam launches a new health and gender equality project](https://healthbridge.ca/news/healthbridge-vietnam-receives-funding-to-launch-a-new-health-and-gender-equ.md): HealthBridge Vietnam launches a new health and gender equality project aimed at improving reproductive health of adolescents and preventing child marriage,... ## Projects - [Vietnam Healthy Food Initiative](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/vietnam-healthy-food-initiative.md): This project supports Vietnam's transition toward healthier food policy, as the country revises its Law on Food Safety amid rising obesity and non-communicable... - [Strengthening Speed Management Policies for Safer Schools and Streets in Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/strengthening-speed-management-policies-for-safer-schools-and-streets-in-vietnam.md): Vietnam has made strong commitments to road safety through national strategies, legislation, and its participation in the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety... - [Outdoor Learning Landscapes](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/outdoor-learning-landscapes.md):   Children’s opportunities for outdoor free play are declining globally, contributing to growing concerns related to mental health, physical inactivity,... - [Health and Nutrition for Ethnic Minority Children in Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/health-and-nutrition-for-ethnic-minority-children-in-vietnam.md): HealthBridge works with partners and communities worldwide to improve health and reduce health inequities through research, policy and action. - [Improving Road Safety in Hanoi and Da Nang cities](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/improving-road-safety-in-hanoi-and-da-nang-cities.md): Beginning in 2021, HealthBridge Vietnam has been supporting the Global Designing Cities Initiatives in working with the local governments of Ha Noi and Da Nang... - [Health System Resiliency for Improved Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Bangladesh, Nepal and Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/health-system-resiliency-for-improved-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-in-bangladesh-nepal-and-vietnam.md): This health systems strengthening project aims to improve the comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of women, adolescents and other... - [Influencing Gen Z food behaviors in Vietnam though social media: a pilot study](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/influencing-gen-z-food-behaviors-in-vietnam-though-social-media-a-pilot-study.md): The project "Influencing Gen Z Food Behaviors in Vietnam through Social Media: A Pilot Study" aimed to explore the impact of a social media-based intervention... - [Retaining Girls in School in Nepal](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/retaining-girls-in-school-in-nepal.md): The retention and participation of girls in school in rural Nepal is linked closely with a lack of awareness and stigma around sexual and reproductive health... - [Livable Cities: Sri Lanka](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/livable-cities-sri-lanka-2.md): Sri Lanka has encountered numerous challenges in recent years, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic and persistent economic issues. - [Carfree Cities Alliance](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/carfree-cities-alliance.md): The Carfree Cities Alliance(CCA) aims to enhance the local environment, support local economies, andimprove public health by prioritizing people's needs over... - [Improving reproductive, maternal & child health and nutrition in Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/improving-reproductive-maternal-child-health-and-nutrition-in-vietnam.md): The project aimed to improve maternal, child health (MCH) and nutrition in the remote Son La Province of Vietnam. - [Improving sexual and reproductive health and rights in Dhaka](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/improving-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-in-dhaka.md): HealthBridge works with partners and communities worldwide to improve health and reduce health inequities through research, policy and action. - [Vietnam 2022: A Stronger Tobacco Excise Tax and a Robust Regulatory Policy on ENDS/HTPs](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/vietnam-2022-a-stronger-tobacco-excise-tax-and-a-robust-regulatory-policy-on-ends-htps.md): This project is a continuation of HealthBridge’s efforts to generate and provide evidence for strengthening tobacco tax and policies to control new tobacco... - [Tobacco Control Policy Support in Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/tobacco-control-policy-support-in-vietnam.md): This project is a continuation of HealthBridge’s efforts to reduce tobacco use and contribute to the achievement of SDGs in Vietnam by strengthening the... - [Advocacy for a sugar-sweetened beverages tax and creating a foundation for nutrition labels in Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/advocacy-for-a-sugar-sweetened-beverages-tax-and-creating-a-foundation-for-nutrition-labels-in-vietnam.md): Overweight and obesity are growing health concerns in Vietnam, with rapid increase in prevalence among both children and adults. - [Improving reproductive health and preventing child marriage in Nepal and Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/improving-reproductive-health-and-preventing-child-marriage-in-nepal-and-vietnam.md): The goal of this project was to improve access to and quality of reproductive health services for adolescent girls and women of reproductive age in the Kalikot... - [Livable Cities: Nepal](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/livable-cities-nepal1.md): HealthBridge’s partner in Nepal is Digo Bikas Institute (DBI). DBI works to ensure people’s rights to health and improving the health of urban residents. - [Preventing child marriage and addressing early pregnancy in Ethnic Minority communities of Son La Province, Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/preventing-child-marriage-and-addressing-early-pregnancy-in-ethnic-minority.md): The Preventing child marriage and addressing early pregnancy in Ethnic Minority communities of Son La Province, Vietnam project works with local partenrs in... - [Establishing Comprehensive Bicycle Plan and Free/low-cost Bicycle Sharing Program in Hoi An city, Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/establishing-comprehensive-bicycle-plan-and-free-low-cost-bicycle-sharing-p.md): In 2018, HealthBridge’s Livable Cities team, together with the City of Hoi An, won the Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI) Global Urban Mobility... - [Improving Road Safety in Vietnamese Cities](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/improving-road-safety-in-vietnamese-cities.md): From October 2015 to December 2019, HealthBridge Vietnam worked to support and facilitate the World Resources Institute (WRI), through its WRI Ross Center for... - [COVID-Proofing Public Spaces](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/covid-proofing-public-spaces.md): The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our relationship with our streets and public spaces. - [Redesigning an Open Street Market in Tan Mai Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/redesigning-an-open-street-market-in-tan-mai-ward-hanoi-vietnam.md): The overall goal of the project was to improve the life quality of residents in Tan Mai ward and livelihoods of female vendors through redesigning and... - [Tanzania: Livable Cities Project](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/tanzania-livable-cities-project.md): As a small and secondary city, Arusha is already absorbing the lion’s share of urban population growth in Tanzania and is anticipated to face more urbanisation... - [Examining the impact of tobacco pricing and packaging on tobacco use and equity in middle-income countries](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/examining-the-impact-of-tobacco-pricing-and-packaging-on-tobacco-use-and-equity-in-middle-income-countries.md): This research project explored the impact of tobacco pricing and packaging strategies on smoking onset, smoking cessation, tobacco consumption, and equity in... - [Evaluating and bringing to scale alternative food networks to address non-communicable disease in Ecuador](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/evaluating-and-bringing-to-scale-alternative-food-networks-to-address-non-c.md): Low and middle-income countries (LMICs) are experiencing a nutritional shift from a predominance of problems of undernutrition, including micronutrient... - [Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Initiative to promote maternal and child health and nutrition (MCHN) practices for female workers in Hai Phong, Vietnam.](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/scaling-up-nutrition-sun-initiative-to-promote-maternal-and-child-health-an.md): Despite many great achievements in reducing malnutrition, infant mortality, and maternal mortality over the past decades, Vietnam still faces significant... - [Low-cost, Safe, Inclusive and Accessible Neighbourhood Public Spaces in Tan Mai Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/low-cost-safe-inclusive-and-accessible-neighbourhood-public-spaces-in-tan-m.md): Tan Mai ward had a significant lack of functional public spaces, which prevented residents from fully participating in community life. - [Harmonized Health Impact & Partnership Metrics to Accelerate Knowledge Sharing and Utilization](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/harmonized-health-impact-partnership-metrics-to-accelerate-knowledge-sharin.md): Introduction: This project is brought to you in partnership with Global Affairs Canada and the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH). - [Maximizing use of existing data to strengthen program design, evaluation and impact, known as MaxData](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/maximizing-use-of-existing-data-to-strengthen-program-design-evaluation-and.md): Introduction: This project is brought to you in partnership with Global Affairs Canada and the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH). - [Parks in Accra, Ghana](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/parks-in-accra-ghana.md): Public space in Accra, Ghana includes formally designated and informal parks or open spaces.Consistently, green spaces in particular have been characterized in... - [Mapping People’s Spaces in Colombo for a community driven creation of a livable city](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/mapping-peoples-spaces-in-colombo-for-a-community-driven-creation-of-a-liva.md): Apart from sexy taglines used by different political regimes to make Colombo a world class city, the city cannot provide formal housing for 50% of its... - [India: Bhopal Livable Cities](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/india-bhopal-livable-cities.md): Urbanization of India's cities, if not done carefully, will increase not just its population but poverty, food insecurity, air pollution, and reduce health and... - [Street, Market, and Open Public Spaces Implementation Projects](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/street-market-and-open-public-spaces-implementation-projects.md): Public spaces, such as open public spaces, markets, and streets in low and middle-income countries are used for public life, commerce and interaction. - [Transformative Youth Public Spaces in Hanoi Mexico Montreal and Paris](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/transformative-youth-public-spaces-in-hanoi-mexico-montreal-and-paris.md): "Transformative Youth Public Spaces in Hanoi Mexico Montreal and Paris" is a collaborative research project that will comparatively examine how youth use... - [Traffic Safety in Ho Chi Minh City](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/traffic-safety-in-ho-chi-minh-city.md): In 2015, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) was selected for the Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS). - [Strengthening political will for tobacco tax reform in Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/strengthening-political-will-for-tobacco-tax-policy-reform-in-vietnam.md): This project continues HealthBridge’s ongoing efforts to assist Vietnamese stakeholders to support, develop, adopt, and implement a stronger tobacco tax... - [Strengthening Framework Convention on Tobacco Control-compliant tobacco control policies in Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/strengthening-framework-convention-on-tobacco-control-compliant-tobacco-con.md): This project is assisting the Vietnamese government to improve the compliance of its tobacco control policies with reference to its FCTC obligations. - [EkoComer: Understanding and advancing the “250 Thousand Families” Responsible Consumption campaign i](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/ekocomer-understanding-and-advancing-the-250-thousand-families-responsible.md): The Ekomer Consortium Research Program developed a unique research approach (Responsible Consumption Index). - [Strengthening implementation of smoke free in restaurants in Hanoi](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/strengthening-implementation-of-smoke-free-in-restaurants-in-hanoi.md): This project aimed to further support the Vietnamese government’s efforts to effectively implement the national tobacco control law, by improving the... - [Creating Great Public Spaces in Three African Cities](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/creating-great-public-spaces-in-three-african-cities.md): In Africa—like in many other places in the world—public spaces are used for public life, commerce and interaction. - [Public Spaces in Kampala, Uganda](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/uganda.md): The number of safe, accessible and enjoyable public spaces in Ugandan cities is steadily decreasing, while the public increasingly demands that governments... - [Saving lives of mothers and children in Nepal and Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/strengthening-health-systems-and-improving-nutrition-in-nepal-and-vietnam.md): HealthBridge is working with local partners and governments in Banke District, Nepal and Son La Province, Vietnam to reduce preventable maternal and child... - [IMCHA: Improving access to health services and quality of care for mothers and children in Tanzania](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/improving-access-to-health-services-and-quality-of-care-for-mothers-and-chi.md): Together with local partners, HealthBridge is examining how poverty, social and gender barriers and living in rural areas contribute to delays in access to,... - [Livable Cities Niger](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/livable-cities-niger1.md): With more than 1.4 million inhabitants spread over 260 km2, the city of Niamey, which is the capital of the Niger, is sorely lacking in any real urban planning... - [Hanoi Youth Public Spaces](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/hanoi-youth-public-spaces.md): Providing public spaces where youth can flourish is a tall order for the Vietnamese capital. This rapidly urbanizing Asian city combines some of the world’s... - [Impact of Ebola outbreak on community-based child health program in Liberia](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/impact-of-ebola-outbreak-on-community-based-child-health-program-in-liberia.md): In collaboration with the Canadian Red Cross Society and the Liberian National Red Cross Society, HealthBridge conducted a rapid assessment of the impact that... - [Healthy Transportation Coalition in Ottawa](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/healthy-transportation-coalition-in-ottawa.md): The Ottawa-based Healthy Transportation Coalition is a grassroots movement of concerned citizens, organizations and businesses working together to increase... - [3M Project: Men using Mobile Phones to Improve Maternal Health](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/3m-project-men-using-mobile-phones-to-improve-maternal-health.md): A basic package of maternal and neonatal health services can save the lives of mothers and newborns during pregnancy, birth and the post-natal period. - [Improving dietary diversity and diet quality through systems innovation – A pilot study in Vietnam](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/improving-dietary-diversity-and-diet-quality-through-systems-innovation-a-p.md): In Vietnam, poor nutrition is more common in poor rural households and more problematic among minorities living in hard-to-reach areas. - [South-to-South: Collaboration and capacity building for international tobacco control](https://healthbridge.ca/projects/south-to-south-collaboration-and-capacity-building-for-international-tobacc.md): HealthBridge works with partners and communities worldwide to improve health and reduce health inequities through research, policy and action. ## Staff - [Tran Thi An](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/tran-thi-an.md): An Tran is the Project Officer for the Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health & Rights Program at HealthBridge Vietnam. - [Araz Bazajian](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/araz-bazajian.md): As a Project Officer, Araz supports the Livable Cities Program through project coordination, research, reporting, and partnership development. - [Phan Hoang Ha](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/phan-hoang-ha.md): Phan Hoang Ha holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, graduating in 2022. - [Pham Quang Hung](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/pham-quang-hung.md): Hung has joined HealthBridge in September 2024 as the Admin & Project Assistant. Hung graduated from Hanoi University with a Bachelor’s degree in Development... - [Jeannine Richard](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/jeannine-richard.md): HealthBridge works with partners and communities worldwide to improve health and reduce health inequities through research, policy and action. - [Nguyen Van Huan](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/nguyen-van-huan.md): Huan is the Project Manager for the Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health & Rights Program at HealthBridge Foundation of Canada in Vietnam. - [Nished Rijal](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/nished-rijal.md): Nished is a Senior Project Officer at HealthBridge, based in Ottawa, where he supports sexual, reproductive, maternal, and child health and rights programmatic... - [Kamilla Pinter](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/kamilla-pinter.md): Kamilla joined HealthBridge as a Project & Communications Officer in 2022. She has a BSc Biological Sciences degree from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh... - [Behnoush Ahranjani](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/behnoush-ahranjani.md): As the Nutrition Advisor & Evaluation Expert at HealthBridge, Behnoush Ahranjani contributes to developing projects aimed at improving nutrition and food... - [Trinh Thu Huong](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/trinh-thu-huong.md): Trinh Thu Huong joined HealthBridge in October 2019 as a Project Officer. She currently works on the “Strengthen political commitment for passing strong excise... - [Nguyen Thi An](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/nguyen-thi-an.md): An has recently joined HealthBridge in October 2018 as the Country Director for HealthBridge Vietnam, responsible for overseeing all programs in Vietnam. - [Lai Minh Chau](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/lai-minh-chau.md): Lai Minh Chau is Project Officer in HealthBridge Vietnam, where she joined since July 2016. Chau graduated from Hanoi Medical University with a Master of... - [Debra Efroymson](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/debra-efroymson.md): Debra joined HealthBridge as a consultant in 1995 and later became full-time. In her role as Regional Director she provides support to different programs... - [Sian FitzGerald](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/sian-fitzgerald.md): Sian joined HealthBridge in 1996 as Nutrition Advisor. In 1997, she became Executive Director, responsible for overseeing all programs. - [Francis Thompson](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/francis-thompson.md): Francis Thompson joined HealthBridge in 2007, after serving as a member of the HealthBridge board from 2002 to 2006. - [Alan McRae](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/alan-mcrae.md): HealthBridge works with partners and communities worldwide to improve health and reduce health inequities through research, policy and action. - [Maureen Tynan](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/maureen-tynan.md): HealthBridge works with partners and communities worldwide to improve health and reduce health inequities through research, policy and action. - [Grace Zhou](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/grace-zhou.md): HealthBridge works with partners and communities worldwide to improve health and reduce health inequities through research, policy and action. - [Kristie Daniel](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/kristie-daniel.md): Kristie joined HealthBridge full-time in January 2011 as Director of the Livable Cities program. Her role includes providing technical assistance to local... - [Phaeba Abraham](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/phaeba-abraham.md): Phaeba Abraham is Regional Manager- South Asia with the Livable Cities team and works from Bhopal, India. - [Lori Jones](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/lori-jones.md): HealthBridge works with partners and communities worldwide to improve health and reduce health inequities through research, policy and action. - [Pham Anh Tuyet](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/pham-anh-tuyet.md): Pham Anh Tuyet joined HealthBridge Vietnam as Finance Officer in September 2011. Tuyet graduated from the National Economics University with a Bachelor of... - [Tran Thi Kieu Thanh Ha](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/tran-thi-kieu-thanh-ha.md): Ms Tran Thi Kieu Thanh Ha is the Manager of the Livable Cities Program at HealthBridge Foundation of Canada in Vietnam. - [Pham Thi Thu Ha](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/pham-thi-thu-ha.md): Pham Thi Thu Ha is Senior Administrator in HealthBridge’s Vietnam Office, where she has worked since December 2005. - [Nguyen Hanh Nguyen](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/nguyen-hanh-nguyen.md): Nguyen Hanh Nguyen joined HealthBridge Vietnam as Project Officer in July 2014. She supports the management and implementation of the alcohol control and... - [Dinh Dang Hai](https://healthbridge.ca/staff/dinh-dang-hai.md): Hai Dinh Dang joined HealthBridge in November 2013 as Senior Project Officer of the Livable Cities project.