In 2008, FHI built on our globally recognized scientific and technical leadership and our ability to adapt knowledge and systems in order to expand our scope and impact. We embarked on critical research and programs that address infectious diseases ranging from avian influenza and dengue fever to malaria, rotavirus and tuberculosis, as well as heart disease and other chronic conditions in the developing world. And we leveraged our worldwide presence, programs and partnerships in public health to pursue innovative, far-reaching development programs that provide families and communities with the tools they need for job creation, education, nutrition, clean water, and protection from exploitation.
