Faces of GFCNI: The People and Perspectives Shaping Newborn Care Worldwide

Behind every effort to improve newborn health are people who bring their own experiences, knowledge, and determination to the work.

Through Faces of GFCNI, we introduce members of our international network who share their perspectives: the challenges they face, the changes they are working toward, and the ideas and experiences they believe others can learn from.

One Network, Many Faces, Many Perspectives

The realities of newborn care differ around the world. Healthcare systems, available resources, and opportunities for families to receive support vary considerably. So do the experiences of those working to improve care. Yet across countries and communities, many of the same questions arise: How can we better support newborns and their families? How can we make high-quality care more accessible and equitable? And what can we learn from one another?

GFCNI brings together parent and patient advocates, healthcare professionals, researchers, and other partners from around the world. Behind each face is a person whose knowledge, experiences, and perspectives are shaped by their own circumstances. Some are working to strengthen the role of families in newborn care; others advocate for better healthcare services, build partnerships, or develop practical solutions to challenges in their communities.

Faces of GFCNI puts these people at the center, inviting them to share their experiences, insights, and ideas in their own words. While their individual stories may differ, they are connected by a shared commitment to improving the lives of newborns and their families.

By bringing these different perspectives together, we hope to encourage dialogue, inspire new ideas, and show what becomes possible when people learn from and support one another across borders.

Meet the Faces

Get to know the people behind GFCNI’s global network. Through personal video interviews, they share their experiences, reflect on challenges and successes, and offer insights that may inspire others working to improve newborn health.

Explore their profiles and discover the people and perspectives that make our network unique.