Stories

One-third of children and adolescents in Mexico are overweight or obese — a condition that puts their health at serious risk. Through the AstraZeneca Young Health Program, young people like Reyna are learning to take control of their health and break the cycle.

For World Diabetes Day, MLS' Andy Rose and PWHPA's Anissa Gamble share how diabetes affects their lives as athletes.

Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Andy Rose was worried his diabetes diagnosis would affect his play on the field. Now, he says, it was a blessing in disguise.

Anissa Gamble was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was a child. But she didn't let her diagnosis slow her down, becoming a professional hockey player and now working toward a career as a diabetes researcher and clinician. Her message for others living with diabetes? Your diagnosis doesn't have to hold you back.

A powerful and passionate voice has emerged in Mexico’s struggle against COVID-19: young people. Through the National Committee of Youth, Project HOPE and AstraZeneca are giving young people in Mexico an opportunity to raise their voice for change — a chance that is especially powerful for young women.

COVID-19 has revealed the scale of our global mental health crisis. But are we willing to invest in the solutions to address it?

As a psychiatrist and Project HOPE volunteer, Dr. Cristina Riley-Lazo has helped Navajo health care workers cope with intense stress, burnout, and grief. What are the unique challenges these health workers face? And what does it reveal about our understanding of mental health care?

The August earthquake was another devastating blow for Haiti, which is still reckoning with the toll of previous disasters.

More than 80% of COVID-19 vaccine doses have gone to rich countries. What does that look like in the places that haven’t gotten them? Hear firsthand from four Project HOPE team members around the world.

Hurricane Dorian changed life forever on the Bahamas' Great Abaco Island. Hear about the ongoing challenges from a survivor of the storm.

Project HOPE is responding in Louisiana with medical surge support and additional relief following Hurricane Ida. Learn more about this emergency and how you can help.

Nepal has faced a devastating surge of COVID-19 this year, overwhelming hospitals and health systems near the India border. In partnership with Airlink, Project HOPE is delivering critically needed PPE and medical supplies to help Nepal’s health care workers respond.