About
Jhpiego is a global health nonprofit and Johns Hopkins University affiliate headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Its mission is to save lives by improving access to critical health care where it is needed most. Working in more than 30 countries, Jhpiego focuses on strengthening health workforces and health systems, with a tagline that captures its approach: "We start with women's health, but we don't stop there."
Mission
To save lives by improving access to critical health care where it is needed most. Jhpiego envisions a world where everyone, no matter where they live, can survive, thrive, and reach their fullest potential through equitable access to lifesaving health care.
What they do
Jhpiego focuses on training and supporting health workers and strengthening health systems across a range of areas:
- Maternal, newborn, and child health
- Family planning and reproductive health
- Infectious diseases, including HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria
- Immunization
- Women's cancers
- Health systems strengthening
History
Jhpiego was founded in 1973 by Dr. Theodore M. King as the Johns Hopkins Program for International Education in Gynecology and Obstetrics. It opened its first international office in Kenya in 1993 and today operates in more than 30 countries. It remains a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, with offices in Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
Scale and impact
Impact figures published on Jhpiego's website (cumulative since 2019) include more than 7.2 million HIV testing services, more than 22 million births, more than 83 million antimalarial treatments, and more than 10.8 million COVID-19 vaccinations.
Financials
Per the Form 990 of Johns Hopkins University Jhpiego Corporation (EIN 23-7424444) for the fiscal year ending June 2025, via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer: total revenue of $280,524,446 (89.6% from contributions and grants), total expenses of $271,895,785, net income of $8,628,661, and net assets of $161,948,529. Jhpiego is a 501(c)(3) organization, and donations are tax deductible.
Governance
Dr. Allyson Bear serves as President and CEO, per Jhpiego's website. The organization's board of directors includes leaders affiliated with Johns Hopkins University.