Mission: CGI serves as an incubator for new initiatives that creatively solve healthcare inequities around the world.We act as a collaborator with individuals and organizations in developing and launching projects that address the needs of medically impoverished populations.We function as a facilitator in directing public and private resources towards programs aimed at improving health globally.
Programs: MENTOR: Methods, Experiences, Networking & Training, Organizing & Research
"Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? We can make it happen."
We are proud to announce a very special and unique new program that provides individualized mentorship for people wanting to learn how to conduct their own project(s). We help you to gain funding, and we provide skills training, contacts and tools to actualize your plans. In some instances, undergraduate and graduate credits can also be provide
PROJECT NINOS: Bolivia
The Center for Global Initiatives collaborated with the Flying Doctors of America in a pioneering and critical project. We were the first non-Bolivian group to be granted access to three Bolivian prisons. Hundreds of children live with their parent(s) in these prisons. We provided care with a focus on general medicine, pediatrics, and gynecology. The Center will embark on a journey to help these non-criminal, yet imprisoned children through a unique and pioneering effort. Basically, we plan (pending funding) to develop and deploy educational and social skills training for educators (there are schools in the prisons!) and guards, as well as parenting skills training and resilience development instruction
THRIVE: Tanzania
The kindergarten we helped to found in 2005 is expanding its scope via THRIVE. We are using education as a basis for developing resilience of the orphans as well as those providing healthcare in the neighboring clinic/hospital. We will be developing programs for local nursing students and orphan children in collaboration with local doctors, nurses, and staff. We will have a particular focus on counseling to people with HIV infection and AIDS. The ages of children are between 3 to 12 years. The name of the hospital is Huruma Designated Hospital and is in Kilimanjaro Region in Rombo District. The primary illnesses of patients in our hospital are Malaria, T.B, Pneumonia, Immunosupression, Diabetes, and Hypertension.
SMART: Cambodia
Proof of concept. We are developing a project that will bring training and potentially telehealth services to rural areas that is delivered by indigenous village women. Public heath, primary care, first aid, and emergency services are all but absent in rural areas of Cambodia. “Itinerant” medical ex-pats may be the currently best available healthcare resource in such areas. This project seeks to empower indigenous women by providing training in basic public health practices and emergency medical care/first aid so they may be of aid to those in their for their villages. They would be supported by a training program that will enable them to provide sufficient help until the patient can be taken to the nearest medical facility or a traveling physician can come to the village. It will be unique, as it will not require literacy to operate
MEDICAL INTERVENTION: Benin
Contacts and relationships have been developed with colleagues in Benin that crosscuts various areas: health and illness, poverty and sustainability, environmental concerns, traditional and medical sciences/health treatment and education. We plan to develop a scientific and economic mechanism of researching the medicinal properties of specific plant materials used by our Benin partners (university scientists and traditional healers) to further develop medicines and use the resultant knowledge in order to refine the compounds to have fewer side-effects and improved dosing characteristics, and to develop that intellectual property into concomitant economic value that will provide for economic sustainability, self-sufficiency, and independence for on-going research.
What makes me feel best about supporting this non-profit is the organic feel of the organization... the whole effort of what they do, how they approach their work, the look of their site is earthy and organic. There is no fluff, no salesmanship, it is direct, good work for a critical need(s).
LWJerome
Professional with expertise in this field
07/18/2020
Rating: 5
07/18/2020
CGI works tirelessly to develop and initiate projects that address the many needs of medically impoverished populations. Further, the Center for Global Initiatives is a trusted source for the conveyance of factual information, without bias. These are critical actions now more than ever. CGI is genuinely engaged with the people and communities they serve, always working to improve global healthcare access. We are all fortunate recipients of the persistence, leaderships and vision of Dr. Chris Stout and the Center's commitment to education and collaboration.
CGI is an organization providing a world wide view of issues pertinent to communities with significant needs. Under the leadership of Dr Stout CGI offers a wide range of networking information, contacts, and the ability to connect with others to understand the paths they took to a more self sustaining environment . It offers both hope and a way to work on real policy changes that can transform a community from an unhealthy life to one that allows for true human potential to exist and grow. Be part of this in whatever way works for you, volunteer, donate, participate, you’ll benefit as will CGI and it’s global partners.
The Center for Global Initiatives under the stewardship of Dr. Chris Stout has been an energy driven organization with the Social Justice driven goal of improving access to health care world wide for underserved communities. The organization continues to avail itsel to non profits start ups dedicated to addressing Health care access for those in need. The world view espoused by CGI is one worth sharing and emulating for all our sakes. As a ten year Board member I am consistently gratified and amazed at the scope and depth of thought the organization provides in its collaborative and facilitative fashion. If you are an organized group or early start up regarding health care access you want to contact CGI. Be happy and healthy.
drfalu
Professional with expertise in this field
07/15/2020
Rating: 5
07/15/2020
This nonprofit provides a lot of timely, relevant information on a variety of key global issues in different areas. It is a great resource and is generous in the amount of information and resources it shares
CGI focuses on developing self sustaining solutions for a variety of health issues facing mostly poor communities around the globe. Chris Stout, CGI's founder is tireless in his dedication helping improve healthcare in places like Benin.
efosag11
Professional with expertise in this field
07/15/2020
Rating: 5
07/15/2020
This great organization accentuates the works of others efforts trough resources, collaboration, and support. Their mission is the maximization of diverse and dynamic missions around the world. Cheers to Dr. Stout and team for their leadership
The work that CGI does and supports is nothing short of exemplary. They are truly in the business of making the world a better place. They have supported my Global Service Initiative www.ptdayofservice.com since day one and it wouldn't be what it is without Dr. Stout's et al. leadership. We need more organizations like CGI.
Bill D.1
Professional with expertise in this field
07/08/2020
Rating: 5
07/08/2020
Dr. Stout has a keen sensitivity to the needs of communities across the globe. The Center for Global Initiatives continues to support vulnerable populations by implementing innovative strategies to promote and maintain systemic change. CGI helps these communities so that they steadily move from surviving to thriving.
Bill D.1
Professional with expertise in this field
07/03/2019
Rating: 5
07/03/2019
The Center fro Global Initiatives continues to serve human causes worldwide, with an emphasis on helping build systems that are self-sustaining in the communities served. I have always been impressed by the philosophy of open sharing of resources toward human concerns and the Center's trust that all are better served by this.
Bill D.1
Professional with expertise in this field
06/20/2018
Rating: 5
06/20/2018
Dr. Stout and The Center for Global Initiatives continue to set new standards in generative humanitarianism and change across the globe. The Center connects and mobilizes the highest caliber of experts to create self-sustaining healthcare and education systems for the most vulnerable populations. A heart driven organization for the greater good of all.
Bill D.1
Professional with expertise in this field
09/23/2017
Rating: 5
09/23/2017
The Center for Global Initiatives is an organization that has continued to improve the world by empowering individuals and organizations to grow new solutions. It's work builds,scaffolds, and supports generative change across cultural and personal boundaries for the betterment of our human race.
Breedamc
Professional with expertise in this field
07/08/2020
Rating: 5
07/08/2020
The CGI is an essential source of critical information across a number of fields and provides us with key actions, opportunities for action, and partnership links.
CGI’s posts and podcasts remain consistently reliable sources of quality, evidence-based information on diverse topics obtained from best-in-class individuals and organisations. Its regular coverage of the novel coronavirus pandemic thoughtfully and expertly sifts through a slew of resources much of which mislead and/or unnecessarily alarm more than they enlighten.
- Ernestina Olufunke Adeniji and Victor Olusegun Adeniji, Co-founders, The CURE Initiative
Chris Stout and CGI do exceptional, tireless work in channeling ideas, expertise, resources and networks to organisations around the world seeking to broaden access to quality healthcare and humanitarian assistance. CGI typifies selfless service!
- Ernestina Olufunke Adeniji and Victor Olusegun Adeniji, Co-founders, Communities United to Remove Epidemics Initiative (the CURE Initiative)
CGI was and still is way out in front of supporting initiatives which not only improve health but transform lives around the world. CGI has visionary, deeply informed and committed leadership acting with integrity and having the executive skills to implement change and make a true difference.
The Center for Global Initiatives is a visionary organization meriting the support of all those who seek to Heal the World. CGI is trustworthy and has its eye on those world health issues that concern us all.
I have complete confidence in the integrity of the leadership of The Center for Global Initiatives and am fully inspired by their mission. CGI takes to heart the wisdom of our sages that "We may not be obligated to complete the task but we are never exempt from doing our part". CGI is a model of collaborative effort focused on the actionable, small changes that can truly transform the lives of others.
CGI has trulty committed and capable leadership in Dr. Stout. All donated funds go to the mission rather than administrative expenses due to the dedication of volunteer contributions. The mission is so desperately needed.
Great organization working to improve public health outcomes, provides expertise, and employs efficient strategies to enhance the ever evolving global health practice!
helping2-others
Professional with expertise in this field
07/03/2019
Rating: 5
07/03/2019
The amazing work of CGI is reflected in the education and implementation of best practices in health care and disease prevention in far ranging and difficult to reach locations such as Tanzania and Cambodia. Dr. Stout's guidance and world view are evident in all of the work undertaken by each CGI project.
Denise C.1
General Member of the Public
06/20/2018
Rating: 5
06/20/2018
Selfless cause with great aims to bring care to the underserved. Bring together vision, projects and initiatives that will bring healthcare where there is none. This organization has great integrity at the heart of its people & it’s mission.
falulu70
Professional with expertise in this field
07/01/2019
Rating: 5
07/01/2019
This organization is phenomenal and I have had multiple contacts with the founding director of the organization Dr. Chris Stout. They have multiple countries and projects they are involved in around the world. Dr. Stout is very generous with his resources on seeding projects and providing tools. He has a newsletter that is packed full of important information and tools that he disseminates on a regular basis. He also has various resources available through his library which he has generously shared. The work he is doing in Tanzania with the orphans and the kindergarten he founded is inspirational.
CGI makes a complex endeavor like serving globally a much simpler task. It provides information about trustworthy non-profit organizations and gives tips on how to travel economically. Recently, CGI was more than happy to let the organization I work with (ATI Mission Works) have real estate on it's website so that we could more easily collect donations. CGI is run by people who genuinely care about the world and all of us who live in it.
Msebastiani
Professional with expertise in this field
06/29/2018
Rating: 5
06/29/2018
Dr. Chris Stout's Center for Global Initiatives is the touchstone for so many individuals providing aid to under-served countries worldwide. It has an immense library of resources that answer many of the concerns of the activists in the field. And it is constantly being updated with the latest info.
Dr. Stout, himself, gives generously of his time, his connections, and his resources. He knows many in the global activism community. And he is quick to offer assistance to those he mentors through his organization.
Msebastiani
Professional with expertise in this field
05/30/2015
Rating: 5
05/30/2015
Dr. Stout continuously updates the materials he shares freely with is community. He is a very compassionate and intelligent person who cares deeply for those in need. And he is a wonderful mentor for those who aspire to work in the humanitarian arena.
Ray Toh
Professional with expertise in this field
06/20/2018
Rating: 5
06/20/2018
Dr. Chris's CGI relentless dedication in providing initiatives that creatively solve and provide healthcare solution is admirable.
The collaboration with individuals and organizations in need to deliver medical aid to impoverished populations is part of an ongoing commitment.
The focus of Educate > Collaborate > Incubate > Facilitate plays a foundation for CGI functionality.
The MENTOR mechanism : Methods, Experiences, Networking & Training, Organizing & Research is a reactive method of bringing of skill-sets together for the delivery of appropriate solutions, to the effect of creating of self-sustaining programs that improve access to healthcare in underserved communities globally.
I appreciate CGI's innovative approach to partnering with local NGO's to bring sustainable programs to countries that need improved access to healthcare in underserved communities.
Kathy62
Professional with expertise in this field
06/20/2018
Rating: 5
06/20/2018
Excellent, timely resources. The features of researchers and practitioner's projects are interesting and inspiring. I lead service groups at my college with the students and always find inspiration to provide information to students from these resources. In addition to the resources being of excellent caliber, the center is unique in focus which to me further serves as inspiration to be authentic to a service lifestyle.
The Center for Global Initiative is a comprehensive agency of worldwide impact. The CGI supports projects that address human suffering in all parts of the world through educations, assistance with locating resources and inspiration from mentors and leaders affliated with the program. At the core of caring professionals willing and able to help others with their projects is Dr. Chris Stout, a global leader. This is the first and main resource for the caring professional seeking to make a meaningful impact in the world ---the extent of services, resources and inspiration is vast and rich.
Kathy62
Professional with expertise in this field
08/11/2012
Rating: 5
08/11/2012
The CGI serves as a voice to what is and what more could be happening to help serve Global Health needs. They efficiently mobilize plans of care, fund raise and effectively implement & followup on programming. They active in causes and maintain the work they start while generating new needed programs. This is the best of the best programming in this area---very proud of my affliation to CGI.
We've been working with CGI for several years in regards to a company initiative to send volunteers overseas to help on medical mission trips. CGI has been very helpful in supporting us and our team with resources for fundraising as well as tips on how to better approach these service trips.
CGI has provided my team and me with lots of valuable information & useful tools to be able to accomplish things far quicker than we could have ever hoped to do on our own.
Dawn28
Professional with expertise in this field
06/13/2018
Rating: 5
06/13/2018
Quality not-for-profit organization that "talks the talk" and "walks the walk"!
Dr. Chris Stout is bright, has an enormous amount of positive energy, is a renowned evidence-based teacher and researcher that serves as a values-driven leader and continues to make a difference and positively impacts access to healthcare globally. Thanks for your commitment to being a change-agent and difference-maker!
Dawn28
Professional with expertise in this field
09/24/2017
Rating: 5
09/24/2017
Chris is amazing both in his dedication and service to making a difference in healthcare and for his profound ability to find time to get so much accomplished that changes lives globally. His writings and books are a labour of love and his ability to focus during such challenging times with sensitivity and to the needs of others. We are blessed with your great work and thank you for your continual service!
I have know Chris for many years and his commitment to excellence as a positive Influencer and difference-maker in health care has been recognized by many. The Center for Global Initiatives is a values-based organization that talks the talk and walks the walk and continues to serve vulnerable populations and provide access to health care services globally through innovation, education and research. It's a great organization to support!
The Center for Global Initiatives stands on integrity and Chris Stout continues to serve others for a great cause. I am proud to support their initiatives and know they will continue to make a difference in healthcare. May abundant blessings continue to flow! Thanks for all you do.
I have no direct relationship with CGI but knowing Dr. Chris E Stout and reading through him the actions of the Non Profit , I can highly evaluate and appreciate the Work that is being done ! Chris is very passionate with CGI and very capable in his work !
CGI does an excellent job of connecting like-minded professionals and similar humanitarian organizations. Instead of working alone, individuals and non-profits can join forces to be even more effective!
MarleneC
Professional with expertise in this field
09/24/2017
Rating: 5
09/24/2017
As a non profit working with disenfranchised populations, I have found the support and resources the Center for Global Initiatives has been invaluable. I applaud their work.
Harold49
Professional with expertise in this field
09/27/2016
Rating: 5
09/27/2016
Like many international psychologists, I admire how Dr. Chris Stout's Center for Global Initiatives provides valuable resources for colleagues to promote well-being across national boundaries.
The Center for Global Initiatives represents all that is great in a non profit. Doing their own good work and projects as well as supporting, empowering, and collaborating with other organizations to do more, and to do what they do better. They inspire me each day to be the best that I can be in the field for volunteer and service work along a sustainable continuum. Thanks Dr. Stout et al.
CGI has provide the support and push that I and my program has needed to continue to take the step towards achieving our mission. My program is focused on sending rehab clinicians around the world to underserved areas to provide services to those without. Through guidance, and space on their website for fundraising support, as well as tools and resources to maximize success on the ground...any gains that we have made would not be what it was without CGI. I am grateful that they are around.
Efosa G.
Professional with expertise in this field
05/20/2013
Rating: 5
05/20/2013
CGI and Dr. Chris Stout at the helm has been more than inspirational and effective in doing what they(he does). As the head of another mission works initiative, for me he has been informative and supportive and has even provided a mechanism for me to garner support through his website and organization to promote service in the form of physical therapy abroad. This world is a better place because of CGI. I believe their works to be very deserving of notice and I hopes this brings more awareness to their initiatives.
It has been a pleasure to observe the work that Dr. Chris Stout and CGI have done. They are literally having a strong impact on lives at home and abroad. It motivates me to want to do more. Keep it up CGI.
Scott147
Professional with expertise in this field
09/20/2016
Rating: 5
09/20/2016
CGI is run by a dedicated individual who is passionate about his work and his life. CGI is inspirational and provides realistic resources that transcends multiple discipline areas.
Writer
Professional with expertise in this field
09/19/2016
Rating: 5
09/19/2016
Center for Global Initiatives provides a wealth of knowledge on best practices and information on current work being done in the field. The work being discussed is inspiring!
There is a dire need for a non-profit organization such as the Center for Global Initiatives. It puts out top quality information at no cost. It also plays a major humanitarian role because the information can be used by developing countries to get ahead.
rxpint
Professional with expertise in this field
09/17/2016
Rating: 5
09/17/2016
This charity performs invaluable health services throughout the world. Further, it isinstrumrnt all in helping other charities meet their goals, thus broadening the reach to those most in need. I speak as the director of RXP International, which trains practitioners in an integrated psychopharmacology/psychotherapy perspective. CGI HAD MADE A DIFFERENCE FOR US.
Chris Stout has a broad vision of how to make the world a better place. His efforts have made a huge impact worldwide. I strongly support this charity.
jknoebel
Professional with expertise in this field
06/17/2015
Rating: 5
06/17/2015
As a for profit organization with a social mission to make healthcare affordable and accessible worldwide, we actively search for "best in class" innovation and service. The Center for Global Initiatives meets or exceeds all criteria for global best in class. I am particularly impressed by the leadership of the Center for Global Initiatives, Dr. Chris Stout. I have been fortunate enough to follow his work over a number of years and have experienced fist hand his thought leadership.
Professional prepared resource materials, easy access information and welcoming collaborative contact to all that enter the web site for the Center for Global Initiatives. I have a few of the publications and have used it with project planning and my writing work. Outstanding organization!
The Center for Global Initiatives takes likeminded individuals from various fields and brings them together for one purpose - improving the healthcare of the world.
Global Initiative is tireless in it's efforts to promote healing services in some of the most needy regions of the world, and is an exemplar of the new model of collaboration and information sharing with other NGOs to promote a more concerted response to humanitarian crises.
I have followed the commitment and humanitarian work of Dr. Chris Stout and CGI for a number of years, and have always been impressed and deeply appreciative of the hands-on, practical benefit it has obviously brought to communities in great need, and particularly to those with limited or in some cases no options. The compassion that underlies these efforts is palatable. This is the caliber of healing work - by dedicated and highly effective professionals directing their expertise toward improving the human condition one concrete step at a time - that deserves acknowledgment and support whenever the opportunity arises.
Given the plethora of global humanitarian issues that are perhaps best addressed in a collaborative manner, "Tools for Change" is an excellent resource and platform to help achieve this. I give it, and the Center for Global Initiatives, a five-star rating! - Victor Olusegun Adeniji
drgilreyes
Professional with expertise in this field
05/30/2015
Rating: 5
05/30/2015
Dr. Stout and CGI exemplify the dedication and persistence needed for a humanitarian transformation away from violence, conflict, and the widespread exploitation of our most vulnerable populations and ecosystems.
The Center for Global Initiatives has been very educational and a useful tool as a budding professional. I can only hope that my future contributions can showcase how much I have learned. This non profit is an inspiration that I can do more and a small act can play a role in a great change. Keep up the great work!
DougAdams
Professional with expertise in this field
05/25/2015
Rating: 5
05/25/2015
Truly a great idea and execution to help make this world a better place. CGI joins people to collaborate and unite in tackling the issues we all face on a world wide basis. I recently joined the CGI after seeing their great initiatives with Mission Works and their work to help spread excellent healthcare. I look forward to working with them in the future.
CGI helps nascent nonprofits like mine take off and Dr Chris Stout is a dear and very special colleague who has unhesitatingly provided counsel and in-depth information about running a good nonprofit. Their work has touched millions!
Review is as much based on Dr. Chris Stout as the center, itself. My personal use of the Center is for information.
The programs highlighted, and resources available are both timely and insightful. When I want to look further into what is happening in global health, this is the first place I come to network resources with people, and to find accurate information on what is happening in specific areas regarding the health issues they are facing.
Much of what comes across my news feed is highly processed by the various media channels, or carries a lot of political baggage for the more mainstream outlets, which puts layers in between donors and the effectiveness of programs. CGI does a lot to cut through these filters, focusing on the most urgent needs, and most effective responses for the individuals we are interested in helping.
Dr. Chris Stout has a passion for his mission like no other Executive Director I have worked with. He is also a master connector and has a knack to connect those in need with the perfect individual who wants and is able to give. His has helped so many, and this is only the tip of the iceberg!
Excellent organization that assists in bettering healthcare on a global level through awareness, empowerment, and educated efforts. Dr. Chris Stout is not only an admirable professional with the best of intentions, but is also willing to share his incredible expertise and extensive experience with students who seek to make a global difference as well.
I have the utmost respect for the leadership of CGI. They are a class act. Their clear mission, communications and organizational transparency are at a standard that all organizations- non-profit or not should aspire to.
The newsletter that keeps me aware of all the work CGI has done in the past and is doing currently is available, easy to understand and gives me the opportunity to donate when funds are available to a project that interests me. I have full support of this group's sincerity, honesty and hard work!
stocktor
Professional with expertise in this field
07/30/2014
Rating: 5
07/30/2014
As one who works in the field of HIV/AIDS counseling research, I have found CGI to be most helpful. They have provided useful contacts, interactions with other professionals, and valuable information.
Taiwo A.
Professional with expertise in this field
07/30/2014
Rating: 5
07/30/2014
Organizations providing help often have their own needs which mostly are rarely met. This organization provides help, assistance and encouragement to other organizations that provide help in remote places.
