THE IMPACT OF COLLABORATION, COMPASSION & CONNECTION

by Pomegranite | Nov 28, 2025

In a corner of South Africa’s North West Province, where poverty runs deep and health systems are overburdened, one woman is driving powerful change from within her community. With the support of partners like PATA, deep compassion and fierce determination, Mathabeng...

Unpacking the Role, Nature, and Need to Sustain Robust Community Responses in Global Systems

by Pomegranite | Nov 28, 2025

This commentary highlights the critical importance of community engagement within global public health programs, particularly concerning the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pandemic. Despite concerted efforts, progress toward HIV-related health targets remains...

Community pulse: assessing strengths, empowering change

by Pomegranite | Mar 25, 2025

This Facilitator’s Guide outlines a step-by-step approach to leading an organization through a process of completing the capacity assessment, and developing an Action Plan for Capacity Building. Community Pulse is a participatory self-assessment because the...

Clinic-community collaboration adolescent toolkit

by Pomegranite | Dec 5, 2019

Adolescents and young people account for an estimated 45% of all new HIV infections, of which 70% live in sub-Saharan Africa. Within this age group, young women and key populations are disproportionately affected. Despite having the necessary tools, diagnostics and...

Adolescent peer support programmes in sub-Saharan Africa: The major implementation barriers on the frontline

by Pomegranite | Nov 5, 2019