Our Work
Phoenix Zones Initiative works at the nexus of the health and wellbeing of people, animals, and the planet.
We use our medical and public health expertise to help dismantle outdated policies and practices that exploit the most vulnerable and that contribute to global problems that touch us all—from emerging infectious diseases and the growing epidemic of chronic diseases to violence and worsening environmental threats.
Our goal is to create a world of Phoenix Zones to enable everyone to rise and thrive.
As global problems accelerate, how can we advance the interdependent health and wellbeing of people, animals, and the planet?
This broad and critical question fuels our vision, mission, and work to change lives for the better.
This is how we do it.
Education and Outreach
Phoenix Zones Initiative educates leaders and the public on how to make meaningful change to solve global challenges, including the climate emergency, air and water pollution, communicable and non-communicable diseases, poverty and hunger, and other health threats that affect people, animals, and the planet.
Education
We provide free educational materials and resources for leaders, practitioners, and the public.
Partnerships
We partner across sectors to advance improvements in social, economic, and environmental policy.
Training
We offer training, internships, and mentorship to professionals and advocates.
7 continents have been reached through our educational programs—even Antarctica in one year!
An average of 1000 professionals, students, and advocates attend our events each year.
Over 50 million people have been reached in one year through our publications and reports.
Research and Innovation
Phoenix Zones Initiative’s research and innovation informs public, governmental, and corporate policies and practices to transform cultural values on a global, interconnected scale.
Research
We lead in-depth research that analyzes complex, interconnected problems and offers meaningful solutions.
Innovation
We offer innovative solutions to advance ethical social, economic, and environmental policies and practices to benefit people, animals, and the planet.
Evaluation
We track various metrics of success to assess and monitor our impact to improve our programs and interventions.
Dozens of international articles, editorials, and reports have been published by our team.
More than 45 research projects have been led by our experts.
Hundreds of organizations have received technical consultation from us.
Leadership and Advocacy
From Washington, DC, to the United Nations, Phoenix Zones Initiative works to transform policies such as food policy, public health and research priorities, and local and international development.
Leadership
We lead efforts to advance global and local policies that protect the rights, health, and wellbeing of the most vulnerable.
Advocacy
We advocate for global and local policy changes that safeguard individuals and communities against exploitation.
Impact
We work to ensure the right to a healthy and safe home and environment for people and animals around the globe.
We have brought together over 150 organizations in alliance or coalition.
50 US states have been impacted by federal legislation we’ve advanced.
193 nations have been directly affected by global agreements we’ve influenced.