For more than a decade, Nicholas Kristof, New York Times columnist and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, has spotlighted high-impact nonprofit organizations that are addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges in his annual "Holiday Gift Guide."
The Kristof Holiday Impact Prize is awarded annually to organizations driving lasting, positive change in the world. Muso is honored to be among this group of changemakers. Now more than ever, we must confront the critical need to provide timely, quality care for all.
Health is a human right.
Yet, millions of people die from curable diseases every year because they can’t get the right care at the right time.
Care delayed is care denied. Together, we must reignite and accelerate progress on universal healthcare.
Right care. Right time. Right now.
Founded in 2008, Muso doesn’t just strengthen health systems, we transform them. 


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Our team members across Mali, Cote d’Ivoire and Zambia are united by the shared belief that no one should die waiting for healthcare.
We support governments to make this the story of their country. Together, we transform healthcare – who gives it, what care is provided, when it's delivered, where it happens, and how it’s paid for.
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“We all regret that too many children die unnecessarily around the world. Muso is amazing at saving those kids’ lives – and the lives of moms in childbirth – through rapid health care that reaches people early. Supporting Muso gives all of us a chance to be miracle workers and save lives, even in the most difficult places torn apart by conflict.”
- Nicolas Kristof, Two-Time Pulitzer Prize Winner
BUILDING INCLUSIVE SYSTEMS THAT WORK FOR PATIENTS AND ACHIEVING RAPID RESULTS IS POSSIBLE, PRACTICAL AND PRESSING.
In communities where Muso works, we have witnessed:
69%
reduced odds of malnutrition in children under 5
Nearly 2/3
reduction in child mortality rates
54%
increase in the likelihood of mothers giving birth in health facilities
5x
more likely for women to adopt a modern method of contraception
HOW DO WE WORK?
Support Community Health Workers
with training and equipment who conduct daily home visits screening for sick children and women of reproductive age treat patients in the community. Extreme cases are referred to primary care clinics, where they receive care without paying out-of-pocket fees.
Redesign and upgrade primary care clinics
and provide training to medical personnel to ensure the provision of quality care.
Conduct rigorous research
to find global solutions to global injustices—to identify what strategies work and what strategies do harm.
Collaborate with national government partners
and local authorities to implement Muso evidence-based recommendations and achieve national policy change to advance towards universal health coverage.
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