GCVSI is committed to improving social determinants of health by addressing health and social service disparities, especially in rural settings; hence capacity building for the health workforce, civil society organizations, government officials, policymakers, and community leaders is a well-articulated strategy to achieve social change.

GCVSI Executive Board Members are well-experienced professionals from diverse human endeavours, including academia, public health and policy development, business process, medical, nursing, pharmaceutical services, project management, and social development research.