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Cinta Azwiendasari

Designing through chaos: Leadership lessons from motherhood
An illustration showing peer educators sharing their thoughts and experiences during a prototype activity designed to spark open conversations and challenge myths and misconceptions around HIV/AIDS.
Simerneet Bajwa

Care as hope, presence, and safety

Five lessons from HIV peer educators in Punjab.

A smiling new mother looks at her baby at a hospital in Karnataka, India.
Noora Health

Can text messages improve postpartum care?

Promising evidence from four Indian states.

A smiling new mother cradles her baby at their home in Karnataka, India.
Samina Rahman

Human-centered design: Beyond the buzzword

What happens when health starts with people?
Walking up the steps of the local health and wellness center, Santhi reflects on her work as a Community Health Officer in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Noora Health

“If you don’t listen, even the best medicine doesn’t work”

A photo story of community, care, trust — through the eyes of Community Health Officer Santhi.

A caregiver holds a newborn baby at their home in Karnataka, India.
Baishnabi Monger

Designing for critical care decisions at home

Insights from mothers navigating caregiving challenges and medical advice.

A caregiver places their hand on a newborn baby.
Manju Catherine Pothen

Care is all around us

Reflections on caregiving, hope, and trust in healthcare.