Take a sneak peak at our 2016 plans!

December 31, 2015

Thanks to your support, we accomplished more than we ever imagined this year. We released 2 major new books, printed an updated edition of Where There Is No Doctor, and produced and published 2 new French editions.

Since 1992 Laura and Michael have supported us — here’s why

December 22, 2015

Laura Turiano and Michael Terry, longtime supporters, have chosen to donate to Hesperian ever since they witnessed firsthand how Hesperian's materials save lives and empower people.

New Hesperian Health Guides For Africa

December 21, 2015

Millions of people die every year of the most preventable diseases and common illnesses. This horrible reality is due to the lack of basic medical information available worldwide. In many parts of the world, health resources are only as good as the outdated books and government flyers that circulate through the community and more likely it’s through word of mouth that people are gathering medical information.

Build a better world with books — now 20% off

December 16, 2015

This holiday season, don't mourn -- organize! To help heal whatever ails you and your community, every book in our bookstore is now 20% off! 

Health Actions for Women co-author talks with La Raza Chronicles

December 16, 2015

Co-author Kathleen Vickery discusses Health Actions for Women's development and shares stories and activities from the book. 

Updated “Where There Is No Doctor” Reflects 40 Years of Care

December 9, 2015

Over 40 years ago, the “first edition” of Donde No Hay Doctor was produced on index cards using a typewriter. All the illustrations were drawn by hand, and typos were corrected in pencil.

Since then, Donde No Hay Doctor has been translated into English, Portuguese, Chinese, and Arabic -- over 80 languages altogether, and is considered the most widely used health manual in the world.

From Guatemala to Yemen, Hesperian reaches millions

December 3, 2015

 A community health worker in war-torn Yemen, grandparents of HIV positive children in South Africa, members of an earthquake-devastated community in Nepal, a young woman searching on her phone for trustworthy information about pregnancy in Guatemala. 

What do they all have in common?

This world AIDS day, let’s help children grieve, survive, and thrive.

December 1, 2015

It may seem strange on World AIDS Day to focus on the dead when we can feel the gathering momentum of greater access to treatment for HIV. But we have recently experienced the benefits of taking time to reflect and mourn the passing of loved ones right here at Hesperian.