A Legacy of Healing: 25 Years of Impact

For 25 years, World Pediatrics has transformed access to advanced pediatric healthcare—reaching more than 28,000 children from nearly 40 countries and serving in multiple capacities across 27 partner nations. Guided by its mission to deliver care, empower communities, and transform lives, the organization works shoulder-to-shoulder with governments, hospitals, and medical volunteers to ensure every child has access to the specialized care they need.
This high-level side event, hosted by the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in partnership with World Pediatrics, commemorates the organization’s 25th anniversary. It honors a legacy of healing and highlights how long-term collaboration has reshaped pediatric healthcare systems, especially in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, where sustained partnership has created a regional model of care.
Objectives:
  • Hear keynote remarks from The Honorable Dr. Ralph E. Gonsalves, Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
  • Gain insights from Dr. Donna Brown, Chair of the World Pediatrics Executive Board; Vafa Akhavan, Chief Executive Officer of World Pediatrics; and Carrie Dolan, Ph.D., Associate Professor at VCU School of Medicine, who will present a case study on the long-term effects of World Pediatrics’ work in Saint Vincent.
  • Highlight the role of global partnerships in expanding access to specialized pediatric care.
  • Reflect on lessons from 25 years of collaboration, innovation, and system-building.
  • Explore strategies to accelerate progress—healing more children, in less time, with greater impact.