Global health is in crisis.

Life expectancy has dropped, health inequalities are growing wider, and climate change poses a severe threat to the lives of thousands.

No single organisation is prepared or equipped​ to tackle this alone, meaning leaders are often facing these unprecedented, global challenges in an isolated way.

Historically, we have not listened to, learned from, and shared with each other; we are lacking the space, skills or intention to do so.

We’re the Dragon’s Heart Institute and we’re here to change that.

The Dragon’s Heart Institute was born in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the face of crisis, people across sectors came together like never before: acting quickly, cutting through barriers, and leading with compassion. It was a time of extraordinary learning, collaboration and courage.

We knew those lessons couldn’t be lost.

Launched to capture and build on what worked during the pandemic, the Dragon’s Heart Institute is a home for people, ideas and action. We exist to keep that spirit of collaboration alive, to create space for innovation, grow compassionate leadership, and support those who are working to make change that lasts.

We’ve grown into a network that supports bold projects, runs leadership programmes like Climb and Spread & Scale, and brings together people from across health, care, public service and beyond.

Everything we do is about helping great ideas take root, grow stronger and reach further.

The challenges have changed since 2020 but the need for shared learning, courageous leadership and systems-thinking has not.

That’s why we’re here.