JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.

JSI Research & Training Institute Inc., is a public health research and consulting firm that is dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. JSI R&T builds local capacity to address critical health problems, collaborating with local partners to assist countries, governments, communities, families, and individuals to develop their skills and identify solutions that meet their public health needs.

Primary web addresses

http://www.jsi.com

jray@jsi.com

Main Address

44 Farnsworth St.
Boston, MA 02210

Country

United States

Main Telephone

617 482 9485

Joined OneWorld

12.10.2006

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Modeling Healthy Behavior in Ethiopian Communities

Ullu proudly shows off the pit latrine she built after her training.

11.01.2008 One of many reasons Zeynu Ullu loves her position as a community health educator is that now, "All women in my community are informed about breastfeeding, immunization and sanitation."

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Related topics/regions: [Ethiopia]

Image: Ullu proudly shows off the pit latrine she built after her training. © JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.

Modeling Healthy Behavior in Ethiopian Communities

Zeynu shows off the pit latrine she built after her training.

11.01.2008 Zeynu Ullu, a 30-year old mother of five, loves her position as a community health promoter because now, "All women in my community are informed about breastfeeding, immunization and sanitation."

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Related topics/regions: [Ethiopia]

Country Guide: Ethiopia

Community Mobilization in Rural Djibouti

08.11.2006 "Sometimes I walk a long way to visit with women in their camps, but they don't always want to listen and sometimes they don't have time to talk. But I keep going--now we know things we didn't know before and we can be healthier," says Saida.

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