We envision a world in which all at-risk people are healthy and free of intestinal worms so they can develop to their full potential.
Our work focuses on three pillars:
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Country Support
We support and build the capacity of national STH programs to ensure effective and efficient delivery of interventions.
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Partnerships & Advocacy
We build consensus among a broad group of stakeholders and seek to minimize duplication of efforts in advancing STH interventions.
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Technical Leadership
We provide scientific leadership to advocate for evidence-based approaches for the control of intestinal worm infections.
Who We Are
Children Without Worms (CWW) is a program of the Task Force for Global Health, that aims to accomplish the vision of a world free of intestinal worms, so that communities may thrive and develop to their full potential. CWW works closely with the World Health Organization, pharmaceutical donors, non governmental organizations, national implementing partners, and private-public coalitions. CWW’s strategy transitioned from one of drug donation, to country engagement, partnerships and advocacy, and technical leadership.
Our Purpose
We believe that a world free of the morbidity from intestinal worms is possible. By building on existing knowledge, goodwill, and generosity, we are committed to build the capacity of global health programs to reach this goal. The primary tenets of our strategy are fueled by integrity, serving as a catalyst for collaboration and collective action to participate in the strengthening of national Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis (STH) national programs, and responsiveness and flexibility to the needs of the global STH program. “You cannot educate kids who are not healthy. Uneducated adults cannot stay healthy.”
We acknowledge the critical support of our core funding partners:
Recent News
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CWW welcomes Monzur Patwary, Emory Humphrey Fellow
Monzur Morshed Patwary is a current Fellow with the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health. His fellowship focuses on pandemic preparedness and response, … Read more CWW welcomes Monzur Patwary, Emory Humphrey Fellow
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STH Programs at 2022 American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) Annual Meeting
“A world free of tropical infectious diseases”, the vision of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene, … Read more STH Programs at 2022 American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) Annual Meeting
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The Bangladesh STH (Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis) Summit 2022
Think Globally, Act Locally Incorporating Data into STH Program Decisions 19th – 20th June, 2022 Since 2008, through successful implementation of school-based deworming programs throughout Bangladesh, the worm infestation rate has … Read more The Bangladesh STH (Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis) Summit 2022
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A new video showcases collaborative efforts to improve STH interventions in Bangladesh!
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What would the world look like without neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)? @CombatNTDs and our partners reached out to those who've lived with NTDs and asked them what did a future without NTDs look like? Together we can #BeatNTDs in our lifetime if we are #100percentCommitted
CWW has been committed to building epidemiological capacity and supporting @MOH_Kenya to reduce their burden of #NTDs specifically #STH. We commend the National School Based Deworming Programme’s distribution of Vermox & surveillance efforts @TFGH @MOH_Kenya @NTDS_Kenya #beatNTDS
By working together, working across sectors in an integrated manner, and striving for country ownership and accountability of #STH programs, CWW aims to #Stoptheworms and #BeatNTDS to achieve the targets in the @WHO NTD road map
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Among #NTDs , #STH infections affect 1.5 billion people globally. They impair a child's ability to learn & grow, and cause maternal mortality & anemia. With @TFGH CWW works to support global STH programs and urges leaders to be #100percentCommitted to #BeatNTDs this #WorldNTDDay.
Nearing #WorldNTDDay CWW shines a spotlight on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). It is our collective responsibility to confront inequalities and put an end to diseases that are preventable. We urge leaders around the world to invest in NTDs. #100percentCommitted #BeatNTDs #STH
