Americares CEO Christine Squires on the Future of Health and Humanitarian Aid

The Business of Giving

I’m Denver Frederick, the host of The Business of Giving. My guest today is Christine Squires, CEO of Americares, a global health organization that has been improving health and saving lives for over 45 years.Under Christine’s leadership, Americares supports over 4,000 health centers in 85 countries, responding to an average of 35 emergencies each year while also addressing long-term health challenges. The organization’s innovative work spans areas like disaster preparedness, mental health, and climate resilience. As Christine passionately puts it:“And we believe health is essential; it's a human right. And also with good health, there's opportunity, so people have the opportunity to work, go to school and build stronger communities.”Join me now as we dig into Americares’ mission, its global impact, and the inspiring vision Christine Squires has for the future of health and humanitarian aid.