Dr Wendy Harrison becomes new Chair of NNN

Vice Chair Sarah Nancollas, Chair Wendy Harrison, Vice Chair Tanya Woods

At the 7th Annual NTD NGDO Network Meeting in Washington DC (29 September to 2 October) SCI's CEO Dr Wendy Harrison was appointed Chair of the Network

The Neglected Tropical Disease NGDO Network (NNN) set up in 2009, is a global forum for over 60 nongovernmental development organisations working together on neglected tropical diseases (NTD), including onchocerciasis (river blindness), lymphatic filariasis, schistosomiasis, soil transmitted helminthiasis, trachoma, and leprosy.

The goal of the NNN is to contribute to the global control and elimination of NTDs outlined within the internationally agreed WHO NTD Roadmap. To achieve this goal the group work to advocate on issues and create a community of practice through member engagement learning and knowledge sharing.

The current Chair, Lisa Rotondo, Project Director of ENVISION at RTI International, handed over the reins to SCI’s very own CEO Dr Wendy Harrison on 2 October in Washington, D.C.

Also joining Wendy as Vice Chairs will be Sarah Nancollas (CEO of Lepra) and Tanya Woods (CEO of ILEP).

The Chair is usually a two-year term. However, the organisation having expanded greatly over the last few years, is currently undergoing a governance and strategy review, so this may change.

To find out more about the work of the NNN and the organisations involved, please visit their website.