Project ECHO 2022 Annual Report

Project ECHO is celebrating 20 years?of saving and improving lives this year, and we’re marking the occasion with the publication of our first-ever interactive, online annual report. This report highlights the work of ECHO and our partners around the globe as we work to get the right knowledge to the right place at the right time.?

The stories in our annual report are testaments to the positive change that comes when collaboration is valued and supported. They share the heart and soul of our programs, and highlight our progress on strategic initiatives in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including our new initiatives aiming to improve the lives of women and girls.

Featured Highlights

ECHO in New Mexico

New Mexico is where it all began for Project ECHO. Dr. Arora launched his mission in 2003 with one goal: to make sure not one more New Mexican died of treatable hepatitis C because they couldn't see a doctor with the expertise to treat them in time. From there, Project ECHO has grown to 47 programs across the state to improve a wide range of health and education issues.?

ECHO in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

As the world continues to restore and strengthen health systems in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for Project ECHO’s model in low- and middle-income countries is high. Many countries need a new solution for training and supporting local health care workers to provide essential health services and specialized care, and to be fully prepared for emerging local and global health crises. Project ECHO is that solution.

ECHO for Health Care

Every year, millions of people around the world die of diseases that are preventable, treatable and even curable because health care providers in their communities don’t have the knowledge and expertise needed to address their conditions. Project ECHO offers a low-cost, scalable solution that increases the capacity of health workers in under–resourced communities to provide best-practice care and education to their communities.?

ECHO for Education

With a proven track record in providing critical medical knowledge to communities that need it most, Project ECHO has expanded beyond health care to improve education around the globe so that every child has access to the tools and skills they need to fulfill their potential.?

Read these stories and more in the digital 2022 Annual Report.