Blossom Trust at the United Nations Multi-Stakeholder Hearing on PPPR

Blossom Trust is honored to share that our Director, Mercy Annapporani, participated in the Multi-Stakeholder Hearing on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The hearing served as an important global platform bringing together governments, civil society organizations, health advocates, and community representatives to discuss strategies for strengthening pandemic preparedness and building resilient health systems worldwide.

The participation of community voices in global policy discussions is essential to ensuring that health systems are inclusive, equitable, and responsive to the realities faced by vulnerable populations. Representing Blossom Trust and the communities we work alongside, Mercy Annapporani emphasized the critical role of civil society organizations and grassroots communities in shaping effective public health responses.

During the hearing, she highlighted that people-centered initiatives are often overlooked despite communities being at the forefront of awareness generation, advocacy, care, and accountability. She called for stronger and more meaningful engagement of civil society organizations within national and global PPPR processes, stressing that communities must not be treated as secondary stakeholders but as equal partners in decision-making.

Her intervention reinforced a powerful message: sustainable and effective pandemic preparedness can only be achieved when communities are included, listened to, and empowered. The principle of “Without us, nothing for us” continues to guide community-led advocacy efforts around the world.

Blossom Trust believes that local communities possess valuable knowledge, lived experience, and leadership that are essential for strengthening healthcare systems and ensuring no one is left behind during public health emergencies. Through our ongoing work in health, social justice, women’s empowerment, and community development, we continue to advocate for inclusive policies and community-centered approaches at local, national, and international levels.

We are proud to see community voices represented on global platforms such as the United Nations and remain committed to working alongside stakeholders to promote equitable, participatory, and people-centered health systems for all.