Karen Levy

Karen Levy, a seasoned expert in global health and development, discusses the pitfalls of overly fashionable concepts like 'sustainability' and 'holistic approaches' in development projects. She critiques the misguided focus on these terms, arguing that they can lead to ineffective solutions. Levy highlights the successful scaling of deworming initiatives, sharing insights on the challenges faced in implementation and funding. Through her experience with community engagement in Kenya, she emphasizes the need for realistic, evidence-based approaches to bring about meaningful change.

Karen Levy, a veteran in global health and deworming pioneer, challenges the buzzwords in development discourse like 'sustainability' and 'holistic approaches'. She argues that these fads can lead to harmful misapplications in practice. Karen discusses the complexities of funding and the importance of evidence-based strategies, especially in school-based deworming programs. She highlights real-world challenges in collaboration with governments and the critical need for trust in donor relationships to achieve meaningful impact in global health initiatives.