About us
We unlock the collective power of women leaders to shape decisions that improve how health systems function and deliver better health outcomes.
Established in 2019, WomenLift Health is a global leadership development organization working to strengthen health systems and improve health outcomes by expanding the power and influence of women leaders embedded in the institutions that shape health systems. Through continuous leadership development and a sustained global network, we equip women to influence policy, practice, and research across the health sector. By strengthening leadership across institutions, WomenLift Health helps ensure that health policies translate into effective implementation and improved health outcomes. WomenLift Health currently works in Africa, South Asia, and North America.
“WomenLift Health exists because leadership matters. Having worked over three decades in the health sector, I’ve been struck at how our sector thinks – or doesn’t think – about leadership.”
Amie Batson, President, WomenLift Health
Mission
Our mission is to expand the power and influence of talented women in global health and catalyze systemic change to achieve gender equality in leadership.
Vision
Our vision is a world where diverse, accomplished leaders collectively transform global health outcomes.
Our Values
To achieve impact in global health and gender equity by:
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Being trustworthy, compassionate and accountable to ourselves, our partners, and the women we serve.
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Fostering a spirit of learning to grow individually and collectively by creating space for curiosity and failing forward.
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Investing in a diverse and collaborative culture that celebrates boldness, inclusion, and respect.
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Pioneering evidence-based action that is locally grounded and globally shared.
Our Values
- Collaborative leadership that celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences and ensures everyone contributes to their full potential.
- Partnership grounded in humility, respect, empathy, and inclusion.
- Bold, strategic thinking combined with adaptability and pragmatic action to foster transformative change.
- Spirit of learning that ensures we are open, forward-looking, constructive, and committed to growing collectively and individually.
- Achieving impact by improving global health and gender equality.
Our Strategy & Progress
Global health challenges are evolving rapidly, from the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence to the continued threats of pandemics to the reality of declining foreign aid. Meeting these challenges requires stronger, more diverse leadership at every level. Yet while women make up over 70% of the health workforce, they hold fewer than 25% of senior leadership positions. Closing this gap is about more than equity. It is about harnessing the full breadth of talent and perspective needed to build resilient health systems for the future.
Where We Work
We serve women leaders and health partners in 20 countries through 5 regional hubs.
"It is the women at the front-lines, at the national level, and globally who comprise the majority of the health workforce. And although often overlooked, it is they who have improved the health and well-being of millions of people around the world. It’s time for those women to be recognized for the leaders they are and given their rightful place at decision-making tables."