Our Initiatives & Resources
Find here a collection of major initiatives by the Coalition’s partners – all contributing to the establishment of self-care as a valued element for efficient health system management
Self-Care and Universal Health Coverage resources
Self-care can improve health outcomes, increased access to healthcare services, stronger health systems, and reduced healthcare costs. Most critically, the benefits of self-care can help governments achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). There are a variety of challenges as well as opportunities that come with this. But integrating self-care into national health policies and strategies is a necessary step to move towards UHC. Learn more with our resources on UHC and self-care.
Infographic: Self-Care and Universal Health Coverage
United for Self-Care Joint Statement on Self-Care Day 2023
Video library
The following videos explore the importance of Universal Health Coverage, shedding light on its benefits, challenges, and the global efforts to make it a reality for all. They also delve into the equally significant realm of self-care and our United for Self-Care Coalition.
Global resources
These initiatives have been put together by members of the Coalition to advance the case for self-care globally
Country policy briefs
Explore the country policy briefs developed
by the Global Self-Care Federation
Useful external links
Articles, papers, and relevant documents on self-care policy.
From the World Health Organization – Empowering Individuals, Transforming Health: Self-care Interventions as Catalysts for Universal Health Coverage.
From the World Health Organization – an overview of what self-care interventions for sexual and reproductive health (SRH) are, and how they are giving people more choice and control over their health.
Global competency standards for health and care workers to support people’s self-care.
At least 400 million people worldwide lack access to the most essential health services, and every year 100 million people are plunged into poverty because they have to pay for healthcare out of their own pockets.