RIP Global Health as We Knew It | Katri Bertram
Global health has always been a contested term. Its entire existence is currently contested. What next?| Katri Bertram
Global health has always been a contested term. Its entire existence is currently contested. What next?| Katri Bertram
A book review and personal reflections on “Sick of it – The global fight for women’s health” Harman advises humor – including playing gender bingo – when you despair I’m a fan of …| Katri Bertram
Thoughts on trying to be an ally while placing dignity at the center. Men should not speak for women. White people should not speak for people of color. Rich people should not speak for poor people. Non-disabled people should not speak for people with disabilities. I’ve been grappling with statements such as the above for […]| Katri Bertram
A book review of former New Zealand Prime Minister’s new biography. Power has always fascinated me. What can you do with power? What happens in places of power? How does power change people? Jacind…| Katri Bertram
As a self-declared pessimist, I've not been sold on the "impatient optimist" messaging this past decade. Yet hope-based communication is a trend and continues to flourish. What am I - and millions of other people - not buying into?| Katri Bertram
I wrote this blog in my head, lying awake for four hours in the night, with jet lag. Except: I have been at home and in the same timezone for weeks. Welcome to my menopause journey...| Katri Bertram
We often advocate on behalf of people or population groups. Our goal should be to support people and populations to advocate for themselves. Here are three examples how.| Katri Bertram
I wanted to write about current fascist narratives - our new normal in 2025. But I feel too depleted, following these unfold - and seeing so little resistance.| Katri Bertram
A year ago, I started a new job. I brought with me some heavy “disillusionment baggage”. I had no idea what to expect. What have I learned? And what do I still need to do?| Katri Bertram
Adding to a growing series of "what USD 200 billion could do if anyone would listen to me (but I know they won't)", some personal reflections on the Gates Foundation's recent sunsetting announcement.| Katri Bertram
Earlier this year, I expressed concern that the word “impact” is being hijacked in development lingo and press release speak. I’ll here further unpack what impact means, and what …| Katri Bertram
