Jul 13, 2015 Day 1 – The Journey Begins Sunday, July 12 Last night was filled with energy and excitement as our 16 climbers prepared for the big day and enjoyed getting to know each other at the END Fund welcome dinner. Early this morning, our group packed up their bags and made the 1.5 hour…

Jun 26, 2015 By: Carlie Congdon, Associate Program Director A few weeks ago, I attended the Nigeria neglected tropical disease (NTD) stakeholders meeting and visited the offices of the END Fund’s new partner, Mitosath, a non-governmental development organization (NGDO)indigenous to Nigeria. Nigeria has one of the highest burdens of NTDs, which is not shocking given the massive…

Jun 19, 2015 By: Warren Lancaster, Senior Vice President, Programs   Dear Dad, I don’t recall writing you a letter before and I know you won’t read this one, but Father’s Day is coming up and even though I was only 12 when I lost you I thought I would write to you to tell you…

Jun 12, 2015 By: Yayne Hailu, External Relations Associate Earlier this week a small group of world leaders convened to discuss pressing universal issues like global economy, international security, and – yes, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)! The 41st G7 Summit, held this year in Bavaria, Germany, included special attention on global health, which was a priority on the agenda…

Jun 08, 2015 By: Carlie Congdon, Associate Program Director This summer, I have the privilege of participating in Summit to See the END with Kathy Spahn, CEO of Helen Keller International (HKI). Though it will be a challenge for us all, I know that if she brings the same determination to Mt. Kilimanjaro as she has to the fight…

May 22, 2015 By: Sarah Marchal Murray, Senior Vice President We strive every day to put authentic, humble, and proactive collaboration at the center of the END Fund’s work. Part of living that pledge is ensuring we share the stories of the many who make up the burgeoning NTD success story. Our 2014 annual report is just one…

May 18, 2015 By: Cecilia Dougherty, External Relations Associate Last week, 33rd Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue in New York City was named “Father Damien Way” to honor and pay tribute to the legacy of a Belgian priest who dedicated his life to serving those most in need. In 1864, Father Damien travelled to Hawaii, arriving in Kalaupapa on the island…

May 10, 2015 By: Mandy Groff, Director, External Relations On this Mother’s Day in the United States, I’m sending good wishes to all my fellow mamas out there, feeling blessed to have a healthy and happy four-year-old son and thinking forward to my summer plans. This summer, July 11–19, I’ll be hiking all 19,341 feet of Mt.…

May 06, 2015 By: Warren Lancaster, Senior Vice President, Programs When I read about athletes who achieve gold, so much seems to be about envisioning crossing the finish line. Preparation, training, and knowing the field are essential, but without the vision, it won’t be gold. Being with people with that vision is inspiring. I have…