Insights and news
Innovative new children’s palliative care provider in Italy
Arca sull’albero is a new children’s palliative care provider in Bologna, Italy. “Arca sull’albero is a model of where the global children’s palliative care field can grow – deep local roots with families, children, and communities – partnered with innovators and expertise like IGHI. We are excited to welcome Arca sull’albero to the community of entrepreneurial children’s palliative care providers around the world,” says Laura Dale-Harris. Read more about the exciting new model from our partners at Imperial College.
Leadership within children’s palliative care field as a force for change
“Children’s palliative care is a field that demands compassionate and dedicated leaders capable of driving transformative change.” Read more in E-Hospice from Executive Director Laura Dale-Harris’ piece about the role of leadership to sustain, reform, and catalyse new systems of children’s palliative care globally, including examples from South Asia, the United States, and Kenya.
Joining the WHO-coordinated taskforce on palliative care ahead of the WISH Summit
Global Treehouse Foundation Executive Director Laura Dale-Harris has been invited to contribute to the WHO-coordinated taskforce on palliative care ahead of the World Innovation Summit for Health Summit 2024 (WISH). WISH is a global community dedicated to capturing and disseminating the best evidence-based ideas and practices in global healthcare. This opportunity allows us to share our emerging learnings with collaborative projects to improve access to palliative care.
Casa Arara Azul joins Global Treehouse community of locally rooted initiatives
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Casa Arara Azul, a pioneering initiative dedicated to delivering reliable and high-quality pediatric palliative care services to families in Brazil. This collaboration reflects our commitment to building a globally connected family of locally rooted initiatives. We are providing technical support, innovation expertise, and connections to ensure the success of this vital project.
‘The need is critical, the issue is neglected and the solutions are feasible’
In a recent podcast episode by Family Office Exchange, our founding executive director, Laura Dale-Harris, shares insights into our mission and initiatives. Emphasising collaboration and philanthropy, Laura highlights the transformative impact of family enterprises in improving care for seriously ill children and their families. Contact us to learn more about our approach to collaborating with philanthropy and different ways to get involved.
‘Demystifying children palliative care through targeted awareness campaigns is fundamental to breaking down barriers to care’
Global Treehouse began working with Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA) to demystify pediatric palliative care through targeted awareness campaigns as the innovation partner to the My Child Matters programme. Recently, this involved facilitating a design-thinking workshop in Kisumu, Kenya, engaging 40 practitioners to inform behaviour change communications, starting in mid 2024.
Launching the Children’s Palliative Care Leadership Institute
Global Treehouse is proud to join the faculty of a new programme bringing together a group of emerging healthcare leaders from nursing, medicine and allied health fields. The Institute seeks to equip them to lead and champion healthcare innovations in children’s palliative care within South and Southeast Asia. The programme launched in Hyderabad, India in February 2024, and will follow the innovative Project ECHO™ model.
Teaming up with KEHPCA, as innovation partner, in effort to increase access to children’s palliative care in Kenya.
Alongside Kenyan experts, the ICPCN, St Jude’s Global, Global Treehouse supported the successful application led by Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA) to My Child Matters, the cornerstone initiative of Sanofi’ Fondation S.
‘Global demand for pediatric palliative care outstrips the workforce and reimbursement resources to support it’
Global Treehouse talks to Hospice News about the need to improve access to quality care for seriously ill children and their families, and efforts to develop sustainable and scalable solutions. Hospice News’s Holly Vessel sits down with Laura Dale-Harris and Jonty Roland from Global Treehouse.
Sparking, scaling, and sharing innovation to improve care for children and families
Our report offers a practical yet optimistic vision for world-class pediatric palliative care. Rooted in real-world examples and case studies, the report showcases innovative approaches and best practices in action. Contact us if you would like to contribute to future publications or simply want to hear more.