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Every year on April 7th, marking the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948, World Health Day brings global attention to a pressing health challenge that impacts people everywhere. It serves as both a call to action and a recognition of our shared responsibility to promote and protect health, no matter where we live.

This year, World Health Day is themed Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures, with a focus on maternal and newborn health. It’s encouraging to see this vital area of public health being put into focus; Despite its relevance to billions of people globally, maternal and newborn health remains underaddressed and often overlooked.

World Health Day 2025: Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures

Every year on April 7th, marking the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948, World Health Day brings global attention to a pressing health challenge that impacts people everywhere. It serves…

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Every year on April 7th, marking the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948, World Health Day brings global attention to a pressing health challenge that impacts people everywhere. It serves as both a call to action and a recognition of our shared responsibility to promote and protect health, no matter where we live.

This year, World Health Day is themed Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures, with a focus on maternal and newborn health. It’s encouraging to see this vital area of public health being put into focus; Despite its relevance to billions of people globally, maternal and newborn health remains underaddressed and often overlooked.
Every year on April 7th, marking the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948, World Health Day brings global attention to a pressing health challenge that impacts people everywhere. It serves as both a call to action and a recognition of our shared responsibility to promote and protect health, no matter where we live.

This year, World Health Day is themed Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures, with a focus on maternal and newborn health. It’s encouraging to see this vital area of public health being put into focus; Despite its relevance to billions of people globally, maternal and newborn health remains underaddressed and often overlooked.

World Health Day 2025: Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures

Every year on April 7th, marking the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948, World Health Day brings global attention to a pressing health challenge that impacts people everywhere. It serves…

One year of impact, fast learning, and proof that what we’re building works - told through stories, stats, and steps forward.
One year of impact, fast learning, and proof that what we’re building works - told through stories, stats, and steps forward.

Annual Report 2024

One year of impact, fast learning, and proof that what we’re building works – told through stories, stats, and steps forward.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10weJkmON3wBZ5PZWy0J4KRnKs4t4lM_w/view?usp=sharing
For decades, USAID and other international funding sources have played a vital role in improving health outcomes worldwide. These efforts have supported everything from routine immunizations and maternal healthcare to emergency food assistance and disease control programs. However, recent cuts to humanitarian aid - including large reductions in funding for NGOs and UN agencies - are threatening this progress.
For decades, USAID and other international funding sources have played a vital role in improving health outcomes worldwide. These efforts have supported everything from routine immunizations and maternal healthcare to emergency food assistance and disease control programs. However, recent cuts to humanitarian aid - including large reductions in funding for NGOs and UN agencies - are threatening this progress.

What impact will funding shifts have on global health, and how can we safeguard access to healthcare?

For decades, USAID and other international funding sources have played a vital role in improving health outcomes worldwide. These efforts have supported everything from routine immunizations and maternal healthcare to emergency food assistance and disease…

Caterina Favaretti is one of our Data Analysts here at Elucid. We decided to pick her brain about her work here at Elucid, and about why she thinks our data solution is meaningful. Liene Izule from our Comms Team, interviewed Caterina - and learned something new in the answer to every question!
Caterina Favaretti is one of our Data Analysts here at Elucid. We decided to pick her brain about her work here at Elucid, and about why she thinks our data solution is meaningful. Liene Izule from our Comms Team, interviewed Caterina - and learned something new in the answer to every question!

Why the Elucid Data Solution is Meaningful: an Interview with Caterina Favaretti

Caterina Favaretti is one of our Data Analysts here at Elucid. We decided to pick her brain about her work here at Elucid, and about why she thinks our data solution is meaningful. Liene Izule…

We love sharing about our work: how we improve access to healthcare, cut down those out-of-pocket medical expenses, and help farming communities bounce back from health challenges. But have you ever wondered what it actually looks like when someone gets treated in one of our programs? What kinds of illnesses and diseases do we see most often?
We love sharing about our work: how we improve access to healthcare, cut down those out-of-pocket medical expenses, and help farming communities bounce back from health challenges. But have you ever wondered what it actually looks like when someone gets treated in one of our programs? What kinds of illnesses and diseases do we see most often?

Top Health Challenges Addressed in Elucid Health Programs

We love sharing about our work: how we improve access to healthcare, cut down those out-of-pocket medical expenses, and help farming communities bounce back from health challenges. But have you ever wondered what it actually…

We have been working toward making health a more prominent topic within supply chains since we were founded in 2022. This year, we're one step closer to our goals - we will be hosting an event at the Amsterdam Cocoa Week 2025 in order to launch our social club, a place where anyone interested in health within supply chains can meet, exchange ideas, and gather inspiration!
We have been working toward making health a more prominent topic within supply chains since we were founded in 2022. This year, we're one step closer to our goals - we will be hosting an event at the Amsterdam Cocoa Week 2025 in order to launch our social club, a place where anyone interested in health within supply chains can meet, exchange ideas, and gather inspiration!

Amsterdam Cocoa Week – Chocoa Launch of the Elucid Social Club

We have been working toward making health a more prominent topic within supply chains since we were founded in 2022. This year, we’re one step closer to our goals – we will be hosting an…

At Elucid, the work we do is rooted in working toward the SDGs. These goals were initially aimed to be completed by 2030, but progress is slow.
At Elucid, the work we do is rooted in working toward the SDGs. These goals were initially aimed to be completed by 2030, but progress is slow.

When Universal Truths Wobble

At Elucid, the work we do is rooted in working toward the SDGs. These goals were initially aimed to be completed by 2030, but progress is slow.

Shedding light on how integrating health services with national systems can transform lives in cocoa-growing communities.
Shedding light on how integrating health services with national systems can transform lives in cocoa-growing communities.

Elucid hosts a Webinar on the impact of health insurance on social challenges in the cocoa sector

Shedding light on how integrating health services with national systems can transform lives in cocoa-growing communities.

Our investor elea's blog highlights how Elucid's health programs are transforming cocoa farming communities. By improving access to healthcare, farmers are reducing costs and building a more sustainable future.
Our investor elea's blog highlights how Elucid's health programs are transforming cocoa farming communities. By improving access to healthcare, farmers are reducing costs and building a more sustainable future.

The hidden ingredient: Health insurance for sustainable cocoa farming

Our investor elea’s blog highlights how Elucid’s health programs are transforming cocoa farming communities. By improving access to healthcare, farmers are reducing costs and building a more sustainable future.

https://www.elea.org/en/blog/post/the-hidden-ingredient-health-insurance-for-sustainable-cacao-farming
Elucid partners with Bachmann Chocolate and Max Felchlin AG to advance sustainable cocoa cultivation and support cocoa farmers with direct healthcare services, securing their well-being and fostering long-term sustainability in the cocoa supply chain.
Elucid partners with Bachmann Chocolate and Max Felchlin AG to advance sustainable cocoa cultivation and support cocoa farmers with direct healthcare services, securing their well-being and fostering long-term sustainability in the cocoa supply chain.

Bachmann Akwaaba program description

Elucid partners with Bachmann Chocolate and Max Felchlin AG to advance sustainable cocoa cultivation and support cocoa farmers with direct healthcare services, securing their well-being and fostering long-term sustainability in the cocoa supply chain.

https://www.confiserie.ch/bachmann/en/company/sustainability/sustainable-chocolate
Elucid secures significant funding to revolutionize agro supply chain sustainability and farmer health
Elucid secures significant funding to revolutionize agro supply chain sustainability and farmer health

Elucid Secures Significant Funding

Elucid secures significant funding to revolutionize agro supply chain sustainability and farmer health

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S4Zv6tE63cl4kCJBzWtvpL_4eWY20z2R/view
Elucid Social works on advancing human rights in global supply chains. Its digital solution is designed to help companies assess, report, and mitigate risks to human health and livelihoods in supply chains.
Elucid Social works on advancing human rights in global supply chains. Its digital solution is designed to help companies assess, report, and mitigate risks to human health and livelihoods in supply chains.

Elucid joins the Fair Cobalt Alliance

Elucid Social works on advancing human rights in global supply chains. Its digital solution is designed to help companies assess, report, and mitigate risks to human health and livelihoods in supply chains.

https://www.faircobaltalliance.org/supply-chain-wide-collaboration/our-members/elucid-social/
Recently, the social enterprise Elucid has become a member of our community. Elucid is committed to providing access to quality healthcare for smallholder producers within global supply chains. In the interview below, Louisa Marie Truß, Head of Partnerships & Communications at Elucid, explains why cocoa farmers' access to healthcare is so important to achieve the goals of the Cocoa Platform.
Recently, the social enterprise Elucid has become a member of our community. Elucid is committed to providing access to quality healthcare for smallholder producers within global supply chains. In the interview below, Louisa Marie Truß, Head of Partnerships & Communications at Elucid, explains why cocoa farmers' access to healthcare is so important to achieve the goals of the Cocoa Platform.

Elucid joins the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa

Recently, the social enterprise Elucid has become a member of our community. Elucid is committed to providing access to quality healthcare for smallholder producers within global supply chains. In the interview below, Louisa Marie Truß,…

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ensuring-access-healthcare-cocoa-growing-communities-we-4juze/?trackingId=UZo7kTwjwTIyPHdPYdYINQ%3D%3D
Elucid collaborates with Sprüngli and Max Felchlin AG to deliver essential healthcare and promote sustainable cocoa production, significantly enhancing the quality of life for farmers in Grand Cru regions.
Elucid collaborates with Sprüngli and Max Felchlin AG to deliver essential healthcare and promote sustainable cocoa production, significantly enhancing the quality of life for farmers in Grand Cru regions.

Confiserie Sprüngli AG program descriptions

Elucid collaborates with Sprüngli and Max Felchlin AG to deliver essential healthcare and promote sustainable cocoa production, significantly enhancing the quality of life for farmers in Grand Cru regions.

https://spruengli.ch/de/ueber-spruengli/soziales-engagement.html
Discover how Felchlin's 'Salama Mateza' project is revolutionizing healthcare for cocoa farmers in Madagascar by providing them with mobile-accessible insurance, aiming for sustainable health improvements and long-term self-financing.
Discover how Felchlin's 'Salama Mateza' project is revolutionizing healthcare for cocoa farmers in Madagascar by providing them with mobile-accessible insurance, aiming for sustainable health improvements and long-term self-financing.

Sustainable Platform for Cocoa Salama Mateza Program Evaluation

Discover how Felchlin’s ‘Salama Mateza’ project is revolutionizing healthcare for cocoa farmers in Madagascar by providing them with mobile-accessible insurance, aiming for sustainable health improvements and long-term self-financing.

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://spruengli.ch/de/ueber-spruengli/soziales-engagement.html&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1733841871359156&usg=AOvVaw0oMA9o9RMGpzle8gO7geD_
Access to affordable healthcare is one of the most important ways to break the cycle of poverty, and it can have a profound impact on reducing negative coping mechanisms, such as child labor, as well as reinforcing positive behaviors, such as engaging in education. Let's take a closer look at how these outcomes might be achieved.
Access to affordable healthcare is one of the most important ways to break the cycle of poverty, and it can have a profound impact on reducing negative coping mechanisms, such as child labor, as well as reinforcing positive behaviors, such as engaging in education. Let's take a closer look at how these outcomes might be achieved.

How Access to Affordable Healthcare Helps Reduce Child Labour and Increases School Attendance

Access to affordable healthcare is one of the most important ways to break the cycle of poverty, and it can have a profound impact on reducing negative coping mechanisms, such as child labor, as well…

An examination of the role Public-Private-Partnerships can play in the work towards achieving Universal Health Coverage.
An examination of the role Public-Private-Partnerships can play in the work towards achieving Universal Health Coverage.

Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Low- and -Middle-Income Countries: The Power of Public-Private Partnerships

An examination of the role Public-Private-Partnerships can play in the work towards achieving Universal Health Coverage.

Elucid partnered with 60dB to hear from 275 farmers directly and explore how they could innovate further to meet the evolving needs of the communities they serve.
Elucid partnered with 60dB to hear from 275 farmers directly and explore how they could innovate further to meet the evolving needs of the communities they serve.

Elucid: Improving Health and Livelihoods for Small-Scale Farmers

Elucid partnered with 60dB to hear from 275 farmers directly and explore how they could innovate further to meet the evolving needs of the communities they serve.

https://60decibels.com/insights/elucid/
In August and September, our co-founder and CEO, Julius Emmrich , visited key projects in Ghana and Madagascar. These trips were instrumental in gaining insights and driving progress for our mission. With established projects in both countries, Julius assessed our achievements and gathered valuable learnings for the future. So, what happened during these visits?
In August and September, our co-founder and CEO, Julius Emmrich , visited key projects in Ghana and Madagascar. These trips were instrumental in gaining insights and driving progress for our mission. With established projects in both countries, Julius assessed our achievements and gathered valuable learnings for the future. So, what happened during these visits?

Stories from the implementation sites in Sub-Saharan Africa

In August and September, our co-founder and CEO, Julius Emmrich , visited key projects in Ghana and Madagascar. These trips were instrumental in gaining insights and driving progress for our mission. With established projects in…

Pesticides often carry a negative reputation due to concerns about their harmful chemicals and potential risks to human health. However, the broader consequences of pesticide use are seldom explored in depth.

We run several health projects across Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa aimed at improving the quality of life for farmers through access to quality healthcare. Therefore, understanding the impact of pesticides—many of which our farmers encounter and utilize—is vital to our mission. We have delved into current research on this topic and would like to share our insights.
Pesticides often carry a negative reputation due to concerns about their harmful chemicals and potential risks to human health. However, the broader consequences of pesticide use are seldom explored in depth.

We run several health projects across Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa aimed at improving the quality of life for farmers through access to quality healthcare. Therefore, understanding the impact of pesticides—many of which our farmers encounter and utilize—is vital to our mission. We have delved into current research on this topic and would like to share our insights.

Understanding the Impact of Pesticides on Farmer Health

Pesticides often carry a negative reputation due to concerns about their harmful chemicals and potential risks to human health. However, the broader consequences of pesticide use are seldom explored in depth. We run several health…

We co-organized a panel and side session that opened ways for a more inclusive sustainability dialogue.
We co-organized a panel and side session that opened ways for a more inclusive sustainability dialogue.

A glimpse into our Amsterdam Cocoa Week 2024!

We co-organized a panel and side session that opened ways for a more inclusive sustainability dialogue.

Elucid is making a significant social impact by providing healthcare to underserved individuals, with over half accessing services for the first time. Our support has improved healthcare quality for 86% of beneficiaries and enhanced household health for 94%, resulting in high satisfaction rates and positive feedback from beneficiaries.
Elucid is making a significant social impact by providing healthcare to underserved individuals, with over half accessing services for the first time. Our support has improved healthcare quality for 86% of beneficiaries and enhanced household health for 94%, resulting in high satisfaction rates and positive feedback from beneficiaries.

Measurable Impact and Transformative Benefits

Elucid is making a significant social impact by providing healthcare to underserved individuals, with over half accessing services for the first time. Our support has improved healthcare quality for 86% of beneficiaries and enhanced household…

Explore how Elucid's ESG initiatives are boosting farmer health and productivity in Madagascar. Discover the transformative effects of our health insurance program on cocoa value chains.
Explore how Elucid's ESG initiatives are boosting farmer health and productivity in Madagascar. Discover the transformative effects of our health insurance program on cocoa value chains.

Enhancing Business Impact through ESG Strategies in Value Chains

Explore how Elucid’s ESG initiatives are boosting farmer health and productivity in Madagascar. Discover the transformative effects of our health insurance program on cocoa value chains.

Our Ghana Healthcare Program, a transformative initiative that provides comprehensive healthcare coverage to cocoa farmers in Suhum, enhancing their well-being and supporting sustainable agriculture.
Our Ghana Healthcare Program, a transformative initiative that provides comprehensive healthcare coverage to cocoa farmers in Suhum, enhancing their well-being and supporting sustainable agriculture.

Cru de Cacao program

Our Ghana Healthcare Program, a transformative initiative that provides comprehensive healthcare coverage to cocoa farmers in Suhum, enhancing their well-being and supporting sustainable agriculture.

https://www.crudecacao.nl/over-ons/duurzaamheid/ghana-healthcare
Explore how Elucid's digital platform enhances cocoa supply chain transparency, by providing farmers with health insurance and empowering manufacturers to meet ESG standards through scalable, impactful projects.
Explore how Elucid's digital platform enhances cocoa supply chain transparency, by providing farmers with health insurance and empowering manufacturers to meet ESG standards through scalable, impactful projects.

Swisscontact program cases

Explore how Elucid’s digital platform enhances cocoa supply chain transparency, by providing farmers with health insurance and empowering manufacturers to meet ESG standards through scalable, impactful projects.

https://www.swisscontact.org/en/our-work/our-expertise/sustainable-agriculture/cocoa-value-chain-development/selected-minicases/max-felchlin
Dr. Julius Emmrich, shares Elucid’s work on reducing financial barriers to healthcare in agri supply chains and the replication of this approach to the artisanal mining sector in the DR Congo
Dr. Julius Emmrich, shares Elucid’s work on reducing financial barriers to healthcare in agri supply chains and the replication of this approach to the artisanal mining sector in the DR Congo

How to provide access to healthcare to artisanal cobalt miners in the DR Congo

Dr. Julius Emmrich, shares Elucid’s work on reducing financial barriers to healthcare in agri supply chains and the replication of this approach to the artisanal mining sector in the DR Congo

https://www.faircobaltalliance.org/blog/how-to-provide-access-to-healthcare-to-artisanal-cobalt-miners-in-the-dr-congo/
We talk a lot about our 'digital solutions' in sustainable supply chain management. While this may make a lot of sense to us, many of you may wonder what we mean when discussing the benefits of  'digital wallets' within our health programs. So what is our digital wallet, really? And what makes it such an impactful tool?
We talk a lot about our 'digital solutions' in sustainable supply chain management. While this may make a lot of sense to us, many of you may wonder what we mean when discussing the benefits of  'digital wallets' within our health programs. So what is our digital wallet, really? And what makes it such an impactful tool?

Our digital wallet, what is it?

We talk a lot about our ‘digital solutions’ in sustainable supply chain management. While this may make a lot of sense to us, many of you may wonder what we mean when discussing the benefits…

We recently posted about an interesting study conducted by IMPACT INTELLIGENCE in collaboration with the Bayer Foundation:
We recently posted about an interesting study conducted by IMPACT INTELLIGENCE in collaboration with the Bayer Foundation:

Barriers to Health in Latin America

We recently posted about an interesting study conducted by IMPACT INTELLIGENCE in collaboration with the Bayer Foundation: “Healthy Planet, Healthy People”. With two of our projects rooted in Ecuador and Venezuela, we eagerly anticipated the…

We aim to change this by implementing healthcare projects in agricultural and mining value chains. By doing so, we improve the health and livelihoods of small-scale producers. To find out the extent of our impact, we asked 60_decibels to conduct an evaluation, speaking to 275 of our beneficiaries in rural Ghana for a detailed impact report.
We aim to change this by implementing healthcare projects in agricultural and mining value chains. By doing so, we improve the health and livelihoods of small-scale producers. To find out the extent of our impact, we asked 60_decibels to conduct an evaluation, speaking to 275 of our beneficiaries in rural Ghana for a detailed impact report.

The 60 Decibels report – the impactful data behind our work

We aim to change this by implementing healthcare projects in agricultural and mining value chains. By doing so, we improve the health and livelihoods of small-scale producers. To find out the extent of our impact,…

Since our partnership with Felchlin started, we've been united by a shared vision: to empower cocoa farmers by improving their health and livelihoods, and creating a fair and sustainable supply chain
Since our partnership with Felchlin started, we've been united by a shared vision: to empower cocoa farmers by improving their health and livelihoods, and creating a fair and sustainable supply chain

Our projects with Felchlin

Since our partnership with Felchlin started, we’ve been united by a shared vision: to empower cocoa farmers by improving their health and livelihoods, and creating a fair and sustainable supply chain

Louisa Marie Truß spoke at the Better Cotton Conference, emphasizing how Elucid’s digital healthcare solutions help tackle poverty and improve productivity in farming communities by making healthcare more accessible and affordable.
Louisa Marie Truß spoke at the Better Cotton Conference, emphasizing how Elucid’s digital healthcare solutions help tackle poverty and improve productivity in farming communities by making healthcare more accessible and affordable.

Improving Access to Healthcare for Rural Communities: Q&A With Louisa Marie Truß from Elucid

Louisa Marie Truß spoke at the Better Cotton Conference, emphasizing how Elucid’s digital healthcare solutions help tackle poverty and improve productivity in farming communities by making healthcare more accessible and affordable.

https://bettercotton.org/improving-access-to-healthcare-for-rural-communities-qa-with-louisa-marie-trus-from-elucid/
Recent investment from UBS Optimus Foundation marks the finalization of Elucid’s seed funding round.
Recent investment from UBS Optimus Foundation marks the finalization of Elucid’s seed funding round.

Elucid Closes Seed II Funding Round, Strengthened by UBS Optimus Foundation

Recent investment from UBS Optimus Foundation marks the finalization of Elucid’s seed funding round.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xfdt3pUHsmLgnyxelC6DxDYdImJonpm8/view

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