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Americares Concert Benefit with The Wildcats at The Guild in Menlo Park

Americares Concert Benefit with The Wildcats at The Guild in Menlo Park

On Wednesday, November 19, The Wildcats, a beloved Peninsula band with more than 25 years of rocking the Bay Area will take the stage at The Guild Theater performing hits from The Beatles, Bruno Mars, The Doobie Brothers, Motown, Springsteen, Van Morrison, and more. It promises an unforgettable evening of music for a meaningful cause, with proceeds supporting Americares programs that improve health and save lives.

Northern California Kit Assembly Event

Northern California Kit Assembly Event

Americares is delighted to invite you to its first Northern California Kit Assembly event in partnership with The Riekes Center in Menlo Park, California! Together, volunteers will assemble hygiene kits for two local health clinics in Silicon Valley that serve individuals affected by emergencies and homelessness. It’s a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference while gaining insight into the impactful work Americares and the Riekes Center are doing—both in the Bay Area and across the globe. 

Beyond the Flames: The Health Risks of Wildfires

Beyond the Flames: The Health Risks of Wildfires

“The air [after a wildfire] contains tiny particles from burning fossil fuels, homes, and even pesticides, which are linked to cancer, cardiac damage, and respiratory issues,” said Dr. Lisa Patel of Stanford in an interview with Katie Couric highlighting the severe...

UNGA 79 and Climate Week | Acting Together to Shape the Development of Our Future, Alliance Members Gather in NYC

UNGA 79 and Climate Week | Acting Together to Shape the Development of Our Future, Alliance Members Gather in NYC

In September 2024, the United Nations General Assembly will convene in New York to confront complex global challenges during its 79th session (UNGA 79). Included in the high-level agenda is the Summit of the Future, as well as High-Level Meetings on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the existential threats posed by sea-level rise. In parallel, Climate Week will bring together over 600 events and activities across NYC, with Nature, Food Systems and Health as a key theme. The Bay Area Global Health Alliance and many of its members will be in NYC to take part in the action that is shaping the development of our future.

Building Bridges, Uniting for Impact: 2024 Annual Meeting

Building Bridges, Uniting for Impact: 2024 Annual Meeting

“Global health really is a team effort,” said Colin Boyle, Alliance board chair and Lecturer at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, opening the Bay Area Global Health Alliance’s 4th Annual Meeting, where multisectoral members convened on May 21 to discuss bridging gaps and enhancing collaborative efforts across various sectors to tackle pressing health issues worldwide. 

Building Bridges, Uniting for Impact: 2024 Annual Meeting

Building Bridges, Uniting for Impact: 2024 Annual Meeting

The Bay Area Global Health Alliance’s Annual Meeting will bring together members to discuss pressing global health issues, including: innovations and investments for women’s health equity, overcoming barriers in multi-sector global health partnerships, and putting health at the heart of global climate change action. Speakers include leaders from Wellcome Trust, Accenture Development Partnerships, Africa Health Business, Americares, Cross-Border Impact Ventures, Gilead Sciences, Google, Merck for Mothers, PATH, Roche Diagnostics, and more.