About us
The Health Impact Coalition exist because the fundamental right to health remains unfulfilled for millions of people around the world, particularly for those who are facing systemic barriers to health equity.
Too many communities face limited access to quality, inclusive, adaptive, and sustainable healthcare. This is not due to a lack of need, but the result of decades of insufficient investment in public health systems, inequitable and fragile healthcare structures, and political inaction or neglect.
Facilities are often inadequate, infrastructure is failing, human resources are overstretched or absent, and people are too often disempowered or unsupported in claiming their rights. Environmental crises, conflict, displacement, and the social determinants of health further deepen this injustice — fueling cycles of preventable suffering and death, economic hardship, and the erosion of human dignity.
The consequences are not abstract: increased disease burdens, rising epidemic risks, brain drain of healthcare professionals, and a persistent inability to tackle interlinked social and health challenges.
We exist because this situation is not acceptable — and because ignoring it means accepting a global system that allows health inequalities to persist and deepen.
From Community-based care to hospital support, from infectious diseases to disability inclusion – our diversity, together with our partners, is our strength in contributing to comprehensive and inclusive health system strengthening strategies.
Felipe Sere - Health Impact Coalition Coordinator
Governance
The Health Impact Coalition apply a governance structure that is able to take quick decisions, with which a culture of trust is built, with clear and transparent working principles and decision making, in which all members are represented by their directors.
To ensure balance in governance, the presidency and vice-presidency rotate every six months. This allows each organization to contribute its leadership in parity to the coalition.
A full-time coordinator ensures overall transparency, consistency, and coordination.
Activities are implemented by mobilizing the expertise and staff of each organization in the most efficient way possible to maximize impact. Each organization is fully involved and committed.
Members
Memisa
Medical development cooperation organisation which, together with local civil society organisations, aims to provide professional and sustainable support for health care.
Handicap International
Supports people with a disability during conflicts, disasters and in other vulnerable situations and aims for an inclusive world where everybody counts, with our without disability.
Médecins sans vacances - Artsen zonder vakantie
Supports around 40 hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa through peer-to-peer exchanges and continuing professional development.
Action Damien - Damiaan Actie
Renowned for its medical expertise in support of vulnerable people affected by tuberculosis and skin-related neglected tropical diseases such as leprosy and leishmaniasis.
Viva Salud
Supports social movements in their struggle for the right to health and works with social organisations on joint campaigns, learning from and strengthening each other.
Light for the world
Contributes to improving eye health systems and amplifying the voices of people with disabilities.
