Our Work
At Open Channel Projects, we believe that impactful healthcare solutions are born from collaboration and local insight.
We work hand-in-hand with community-based organizations to co-design initiatives that are sustainable, culturally relevant, and aligned with local needs and resources. By listening to our partners and prioritizing their leadership, we ensure that every project strengthens healthcare systems and empowers communities to thrive long after our involvement ends. Together, we’re building lasting change through partnership and purpose.
Deploying Portable Ultrasounds to Field Hospitals in Myanmar
Open Channel Projects has partnered with Emergency Care Support Network – Myanmar and the Kayan National Health Committee on emergency care development programs.
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Emergency Care Equipment Distribution Program:
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2 Portable Ultrasound Devices deployed in KRH 1, in March 2025, for enhancing Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) access, including emergency, routine diagnostic, and training activities
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206 ultrasound assessments completed during the first two months (April and May 2025)
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Studies included antenatal, medical, and surgical clinical cases
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Emergency Care Capacity Building
In collaboration with the Emergency Care Support Network (ECSN) and other partners, we are developing and implementing emergency care training programs for healthcare facilities in rural Myanmar and supporting the development of the Emergency Care Unit (ECU) at the Mae Tao Clinic.
Emergency Care Research
Open Channel Projects has partnered with CHDN, ECSN, and other local organizations, with grant support from Brown University and funding from the Coastal Maine Global Health Fellowship, to conduct an emergency care needs assessment along the Myanmar-Thai Boarder utilizing the World Health Organization's (WHO) Hospital Emergency Unit Assessment Tool (HEAT) to evaluate key functions of emergency care at a collection of clinics and field hospitals in Karenni and southern Shan States.
Basic Life Support Training In Nepal
We are partnering with HAPSA-Nepal, a Nepali non-profit organization that designed and implemented a pilot training program for hands-only CPR and choking first aid for frontline police responders in Nepal. With grant support from the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation, we are collaborating to assess the program and feasibility of incorporating automatic external defibrillators (AEDs).
Pediatric Care at MTC
We are collaborating with the pediatric team at the Mae Tao Clinic to support their development of a Special Care Baby Unit. Our projects include developing context-specific neonatal infection control protocols, pediatric palliative care guidelines/protocols, a newborn safe sleep practices curriculum, and training for MTC staff/newborn families, as well as fundraising for lifesaving equipment, such as neonatal warmers.