Community Voices

Making a Global Impact on Health and Well-Being

At the University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences, research brings results.

It opens eyes, helps to change behavior, creates solutions and builds capacity. By listening to the needs of those we serve, by observing and respecting cultures and traditions, and by bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to under-resourced areas, we can impact the health and well-being of people in the United States and around the world.

Visual Voices

Empowerment is an undeniably important facet of youth health and development; however, in remote areas of Madagascar, there are many cultural and contextual variations in defining it.

Voices of Gorongosa

Voices of Gorongosa is a tribute to the powerful and diverse vocal traditions of central Mozambique—a region where music carries memory, identity and resilience.

Voices of Nepal

Our work in Nepal seeks to honor and amplify the lived experiences of people in these regions—especially women—preserving cultural knowledge and supporting their aspirations for a healthier, more equitable future.