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Meet the SwitchPoint Future League: six outstanding young people from six African countries leading their generation toward a healthier future.

WATCH the SwitchPoint Future League Virtual Exchange   WATCH videos from the 2022 Future Leaguers.

These young leaders use their unique voices and perspectives to raise awareness among their peers and world leaders about the importance of prioritizing health—and of transparent, effective domestic financing for health services. Together they’re carving a new, clearer path toward sustainable health services for all. The SwitchPoint Future League brings together young leaders from diverse backgrounds, working across multiple industries. They are a drone pilot, a health economist, a nurse, a dancer, an epidemiologist/global health security specialist, and a renowned musical artist. Now they’re making a stand for young people and the healthy future we all hope for.

Their goals: Stronger global health security. An equitable end to the COVID-19 pandemic. Making domestic health financing a priority. Better, more widely available health services for all. Support for the health workforce and health innovators of the future, including fair pay for all health workers and an end to the volunteer model in community health care. A voice at the table for youth in all national and international decisions regarding global and domestic health policy. The SwitchPoint Future League is a partnership with IntraHealth International, The Global Fund, and ONE Campaign Africa.

Future League Members

SwitchPoint Future League Virtual Exchange

Coinciding with World Health Assembly in May 2022, members of the Future League hosted an inclusive and interactive event highlighting what they've learned and what they're working toward.

The event included highlights from their introduction, prepare, fund, dream, and manifest videos (see full versions of each video below). 

Playlist: Introduction

Meet the SwitchPoint Future League, class of 2022.

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Playlist: Prepare

How is the Future League preparing for the future of global health?

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Playlist: Fund

How can we fund global health? The Future League has some ideas. 

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Playlist: Dream

What are the Future League's dreams for the future of global health?

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Playlist: Manifest

How will the Future League manifest their dreams for the future of global health?

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Future League Fights COVID-19

The African Union and Africa CDC have just kicked off BINGWA (“champion” in Swahili), a youth-led campaign to vaccinate over 70% of Africa’s population against COVID-19.  

The SwitchPoint Future League, IntraHealth’s youth partnership with the Global Fund and ONE Africa sent in a message of support!  

Join us and urge others to get vaccinated by sharing this video on social media! 

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