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A breath of fresh air
Semmelweis was ridiculed for telling doctors to wash their hands. Nearly 200 years later, clean indoor air faces the same resistance.
Advocacy and communications for global health
I am a freelance consultant with over 25 years’ experience in global health, specialising in sexual and reproductive health and rights and gender equality. I help organisations to shape policy, communicate effectively, mobilise funds and deliver results.
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How I can help
I provide support for short- and long-term assignments, tailored to each organisation:
- Advocacy and policy analysisI help civil society organisations shape policy dialogue and influence decision-makers, from setting advocacy objectives to monitoring impact.
- Writing, editing and communicationsI write and edit reports, briefs and toolkits, and produce website copy, translating complex information into clear, accessible communications.
- Resource mobilisationI have a strong track record of securing funding for civil society organisations, writing and strengthening proposals aimed at institutional donors, multilateral agencies and foundations.
- Parliamentary expertiseI have worked with parliamentarians around the world for many years, helping civil society organisations inform and mobilise decision-makers to advance global health and international development goals.
What clients say
I’ve worked with Sarah for a number of years. She has consistently added value to the quality of the proposals we’ve submitted. She has a very strong technical knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Her contribution is always of a very high standard and we really appreciate her flexibility.
Sarah is an experienced advocate with excellent writing skills. Her policy analysis is sound and her reports and policy briefs are of a high quality. She is a professional who always meets deadlines and I would recommend her wholeheartedly.
Ros DaviesFormer Chief Executive, Women and Children First (UK) Sarah is so productive. I really appreciate her work and her style, which is collaborative and empowering.
Georgina Yidanpoa CaswellTechnical Advisor, CRG Regional Investment Support, The Global Fund Sarah is a pleasure to work with. She is professional, an excellent writer, and is outstanding at identifying gaps for improving rights-based language. She was an asset in re-writing key sections of the SafeHands website for our launch.
Nancy Durrell McKennaFounder Director, SafeHands I’ve been impressed by her strong political analysis and creativity in developing advocacy work. She is able to turn ideas into successful, professional proposals and strategies, as required.
Caroline HalmshawFormer Head, SRHR Unit, Plan International UK Sarah is an innovative and strategic thinker. I can vouch for Sarah’s skills in strengthening NGO advocacy capacity.
Patricia HindmarshFormer Director, External Relations, Marie Stopes International
From the blog
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Roe v Wade and the assault on human rights
The US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade will hit the poorest and most marginalised hardest. We must stand up for bodily autonomy everywhere.
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The elephant in the room
Sexual pleasure is often the missing piece in conversations about sexual health and rights. Why that matters, and how a new training toolkit puts it at the centre.
Need help with a report, proposal or advocacy strategy?
I take on short- and long-term assignments and tailor my support to each client.