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Somewhere in French-speaking West Africa, a mother will go into labor today without a doctor, without clean water, without walls that can protect her or her newborn. She will face risks that should not exist in 2026. And for mothers like her, a team of extraordinary people is preparing to climb one of the most demanding mountains on earth. The Summit for Hope is not an adventure. It is an act of defiance against a world where the circumstances of your birth determine whether you live or die....

By Brett MacLean, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Global Partners in Hope During my medical training, after sensing a long-term call to serve in rural Africa, there were moments when I thought, we’ll never be able to do THIS there. One of those things was hip replacement surgery. Fast forward a few years, and along comes Dr. Josh Urban, a highly skilled hip and knee replacement surgeon, offering his time and expertise. Even then, I didn’t fully grasp the tremendous need for hip replacements in...

We would like to share stories from the people we have impacted and partnered with across West Africa. For years, we have walked alongside these communities, building hospitals and water wells on land they identified and generously allocated. Throughout this journey, we have moved forward together, with your help. This month, we are honored to share these impact stories in their own voices, reflecting what our partners want you to know. Marc Edah, General Secretary of the NGO La Rescousse...