In Kyrgyzstan, translation partner Serve. Teach. Learn. Innovate. (STLI) adapted sections of Hesperian’s Disabled Village Children into Russian and Kyrgyz to support workshops for children with disabilities. Donate support translation efforts and other partner work: hesperian.org/donate/

Hesperian’s donor-supported, volunteer-led Gratis Book Program is just one of many ways we distribute resources that support community health. When you give the Gift of Health, you help us provide life-changing information on topics from reproductive health to environmental justice: lnkd.in/gVDSUy8F

Hesperian’s Safe Pregnancy and Birth app is now available in 6 languages, including Portuguese and Hausa. Your generosity makes this vital work possible. Please donate to help support women’s health: hesperian.org/donate/?utm_...

On World AIDS Day, Hesperian Health Guides reaffirms our commitment to overcoming disruption, transforming responses, and ending AIDS as a public threat. Find resources to support people with HIV/AIDS at the community level on our website: store.hesperian.org/collections/... #worldaidsday2025 #HIV

Hesperian is adapting our Workers’ Guide to Health and Safety into a forthcoming Spanish edition. Valuable input from our partners in Honduras and El Salvador have helped improve information on the garment industry. Support translation efforts and other partner work: hesperian.org/donate/

For over 50 years, Hesperian’s books have equipped and inspired legions of people to become health promotors and save lives in their communities. Read the stories behind the numbers in our 2025 annual report: hesperian.org/about/#finan...

This year’s World Diabetes Day focuses on “Diabetes and the Workplace.” Find Hesperian resources to support working age people living with diabetes at the link in our bio.

If you're planning to attend APHA's 2025 Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, we'd love to connect with you! Check dates and times below: apha.confex.com/apha/2025/me... apha.confex.com/apha/2025/me... apha.confex.com/apha/2025/me...

Our Safe Pregnancy and Birth app is now available in Portuguese on Google Play and the Appstore! Developed for midwives, and community health promoters, this free app offers practical, easy to understand information about pregnancy, birth and care after birth. hesperian.org/gravidez-e-p...

Join us on October 10 from 4:30-7:00PM at Hesperian's office in Oakland, CA to honor Lee Gallery's volunteer service with our Gratis Books Program! Over the last 25 years, Lee has helped us ship thousands of free health resources to communities in need. hesperian.org#custom-break...

International Safe Abortion Day affirms safe abortion as life-saving healthcare. Hesperian’s Safe Abortion App provides accurate, comprehensive information in simple, nonjudgmental language. Designed for privacy, the app includes local organizations that can help. hesperian.org/safe-abortio...

Great news! Our Mpox factsheet (available in Chi-Chewa, French, and Spanish) supports communities managing new and ongoing outbreaks with information on prevention, symptoms, and treatment. en.hesperian.org/hhg/Mpox?utm...

We agree! Our "Where There Is No Doctor" section on Water and Sanitation explains how to make a tippy-tappy and other handwashing options in places without running water. en.hesperian.org/hhg/New_Wher...

Over 1,000 lives have been lost and 3,000+ people injured after a devastating earthquake hit Afghanistan. The Khan Foundation is raising funds for rescue, medical aid, and rebuilding. Please donate if you can. www.gofundme.com/f/ehhmk4-hel... #Afghanistan #EarthquakeRelief #MutualAid

In honor of Labor Day, here are some tips you and your colleagues can use to promote worker health and safety. Read our free resource “Workers’ Guide to Health and Safety” for tips on how you and your colleagues can advocate for safe and healthy working conditions. en.hesperian.org/hhg/Workers%...

Find Hesperian resources in the format and language you need at our new online bookstore! To celebrate, Hesperian is offering 25% off all its titles with the discount code DIRECT25 now through the end of August! store.hesperian.org?utm_source=b...

Hesperian is announcing a generous donor match of up to $3,000 in gifts from Returned Peace Corps Volunteers to fund our Gratis Books Program. This initiative sends thousands of books to teachers, health workers, and RPCVs. Please share with the RPCVs in your life! hesperian.org/get-involved...

While it’s tempting for outsiders to impose their own healthcare ideals on the communities they serve, it’s far better and more sustainable to empower locals to take charge of their health in ways that align with their culture. Here are some tips from “Doing Global Health Work” by Kirk Scirto

Whether they’re too young, nonverbal, or disabled, children can’t always tell us when they’re in pain, and it’s up to their caregivers and other adults to pay attention to any signs of discomfort. Here are some tips for how you can identify pain in children so you can take immediate action. #Health

Vaccines prevent illness, prevent disability, and save lives, but there are many factors that can prevent people from getting the care they need. Even preventable diseases like polio are still common in some countries because of political, economic, and logistical factors. #HealthTips #Vaccines

In order to learn and grow, children need regular interaction, stimulation, and ample opportunities to use their senses to interact with the world around them. Here are some ways you can help encourage children to explore and develop their bodies and minds. #EarlyChildhood

When living in poverty or without regular access to healthy food, it can be difficult to cook healthy, nutritious meals. Here are some suggestions for ways you can stretch your budget and get the most from the food that’s available. Do you have any other tips? Share in the comments! #HealthTips

Becoming a refugee is not a choice, but choosing acts of kindness, inclusion, and solidarity towards people fleeing their homes is. By welcoming refugees into your community, you are helping people escaping from war or violence regain their dignity and rebuild their lives. #WorldRefugeeDay

As summer approaches, community gatherings are a great way to build connections and boost collective mental health. Here are some questions to ask to ensure all are welcome to your event. Comment with your suggestions to make public events more inclusive! Learn more at hesperian.org/mental-health

Did you know that having somewhere else to go aside from work, school, or home is important for your mental health? Public spaces, also called “third places” encourage socialization and community engagement. What are some of your favorite third places in your own community? #MentalHealth #HealthTips

If you’re struggling, it’s okay to ask for help. Reach out to a friend, loved one, or trusted community member with what’s troubling you, and together you can work towards finding solutions. Always remember: you are not a burden, and you are not alone. #MentalHealth

Your journey to a healthier lifestyle starts with the first step, no matter how small. By keeping your goals reasonable, you’ll gain the confidence you need to build healthier habits that are more likely to stick. What are some healthier habits you’ve adopted? Share in the comments! #HealthTips

📚Mark your calendars!📚 Hesperian will be at the Bay Area Book Festival in Berkeley, CA on June 1. Pick up our latest health resources in person, talk to health promoters, and learn how you can support community health and education through our Gratis Book Program.

This Memorial Day weekend, remember that sustaining history and culture promote community mental health. That includes clean-up and repair as well as removing or replacing monuments symbolizing harmful or incomplete ways of telling history. Get more mental health tips on Hesperian.org

Among the different parts of the book CERI's storytellers worked with was Chapter 2: Stresses Affect Mental Health which you can read for free or download as a chapter PDF here: en.hesperian.org/hhg/Promotin...

Partners from Center for Empowering Refugees & Immigrants are sharing powerful stories of community, tradition, and healing as part of our #mentalhealth #CoffeeChat

The Speak Out Sisterhood group worked with this chapter: "Helping Ourselves To Do This Work" which is available on Hesperian's free HealthWiki en.hesperian.org/hhg/Promotin...

Speak Out Sisterhood is sharing stories from students about #MentalHealth including the importance of finding community and celebrating the little wins as part of Hesperian's #CoffeeChat

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Less than 24 hours left to register for our free virtual chat on mental health!

There are only two days left until our free virtual Coffee Chat on mental health! Register below and join us May 22 to hear how our partners are using our new resource "Promoting Community Mental Health" in their work. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Engaging the youth in your community is a great way to promote mental health. Facilitating ways for kids, tweens, and teens to engage with one another, get out in nature, and play has a direct, positive influence on the future of your community. Get more tips here: Hesperian.org/mental-health

Mental health and physical health often go hand in hand. By adopting these small healthy habits, you’ll be investing in a healthier you, both mentally and physically. What other easy habits do you think should be added to this list? #HealthTips #MentalHealth

Cultural celebrations with food, music, and dance are a great way to learn about other cultures and people in your community. Celebrating together and learning about each other boosts collective mental health and strengthens neighborly bonds. Get more tips at Hesperian.org/mental-health

Join us on Zoom May 22nd at 11AM PDT for a virtual Coffee Chat to discussing our new resource Promoting Community Mental Health and highlighting ways that our partners are using this resource in their communities. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Outside of work and home, communities need a “third place” for people to go to unwind, socialize, and enjoy their neighborhoods. Creating these shared spaces for various activities is a great way to promote mental health within your community. Get more tips here: Hesperian.org/mental-health

In honor of #InternationalWorkersDay, here are some tips you and your colleagues can use to promote worker health and safety. By advocating for safe and healthy working conditions, you can prevent occupational accidents and diseases. Learn more here: en.hesperian.org/hhg/Workers%...

Today we remember workers who have been killed or injured on the job and honor them by advocating for safer workplaces. Read our free resource “Workers’ Guide to Health and Safety” for tips on how you and your colleagues can collectively promote better #WorkerSafety en.hesperian.org/hhg/Workers%...

Mental health isn’t just a personal journey, it also affects people in your community. Whether it’s something as simple as introducing yourself to a neighbor or by organizing a local event, here are some activities that can directly influence and support community mental health. #MentalHealth

Mental health struggles can feel isolating, but you don’t have to go through it alone. By connecting with your community, you will not only help yourself, you’ll also be building a foundation of support for others in need. Get more resources here: hesperian.org/mental-health

Our Safe Pregnancy & Birth app just got even better: Now in French & Swahili “Read aloud” feature in 4 languages No account needed — your privacy matters Offline access — info when you need it most Supporting safer pregnancies, one update at a time. Download it now on Google Play & App Store!

The best way to solve challenges affecting your community is to work together. Through collective action, cooperation, and communication, you can make lasting positive change in everyone’s lives, improving the mental health of the collective. Hesperian.org/mental-health

Hesperian hosted a virtual Coffee Chat with Mongolian activist Oyungerel Tsedevdamba, who shared her experience advocating for improved sanitation, disability rights, and other community health measures in her country. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel! www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmfI...

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