CARE IPD 200d ago

At the Center for Africa’s Resilience to Epidemics (CARE), excellence is not improvised — it’s built, nurtured, and practiced. In this B-Roll, discover how CARE’s African Stars were trained through an immersive mock pitch session led by two exceptional mentors from the Institut Pasteur de Dakar: ✨ Xavier Berthet – Scientific Director, IPD Contributing to the scientific excellence of IPD’s R&D department, leading the Grant Office, and spearheading the launch of the CARE Education & Innovation Center. His pioneering research sits at the crossroads of bioinformatics, mathematics, and abstract algebra. ✨ Joe Fitchett – Senior Adviser, IPD Formerly leading strategic partnerships with EU donors for vaccine delivery, MNCH, polio eradication, and multilateral engagement with Gavi, GPEI, GFF, UNFPA, and more. He managed a $15M grant portfolio across Africa and Europe, contributed to global advocacy efforts, and fostered key financing relationships with AFD and BMZ. 🎬 What you’ll see in this B-Roll High-energy mock pitch sessions Hands-on coaching from Xavier Berthet & Joe Fitchet Confidence-building, storytelling, and scientific communication Young innovators refining their ideas to address Africa’s health challenges Behind-the-scenes moments of learning, resilience, and ambition This session is part of CARE’s mission to shape the next generation of African scientists, innovators, and global health leaders. 👉🏾 Follow CARE and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar for more stories of talent, science, and innovation shaping Africa’s health future.