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MISSION // OVERVIEW ! GlobeMed is a network of university students who partner with grassroots organizations around the world to improve the health of people living in poverty. Through their involvement today, students commit to a life of leadership in global health and social justice. The GlobeMed Network currently
This approach empowers students and communities to work together to improve the lives of people living in poverty.
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- Since 2006, our network of chapters has raised over $750,000 for health projects in their partner communities.
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Fundraise for public health projects that partner organizations implement Learn and educate through GlobeMed’s year-long global health and leadership curriculum, globalhealthU. Intern on-site with partner organizations
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- We have expanded our team at the National Office, currently composed of 5 full-time staff and 16 volunteers who each devote up to 10 hours a week.
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Rwanda
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Currently there are 50 GlobeMed partners in 21 countries around the world, impacting health through prevention programs, treatment, and education.
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- In the past four years, GlobeMed has grown from 350 students to over 1500 students and from 17 to 50 chapters. - GlobeMed chapters have positively impacted 46 organizations by supporting public health projects and are sending 125 students abroad to intern with their partner organizations this year.
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GlobeMed’s model has shown tangible results:
includes 50 chapters at university campuses across the United States. The Network is coordinated and supported by our National Office in Evanston, IL. The grassroots health organizations supported by our chapters span the world from America to Cambodia.
GlobeMed’s student-led chapters partner with grassroots health organizations, primarily in developing countries. Chapters do three primary things:
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National office Currently there are five full-time staff and 16 volunteer student employees at GlobeMed’s National Office in Evanston, Illinois. The five full-time staff are:
Executive Director Maya Cohen maya@globemed.org
Director of Development Olivia Koshy olivia@globemed.org development@globemed.org
Director of Partnerships Alyssa Smaldino alyssa@globemed.org partnerships@globemed.org
Program Director Sarah Endres sarah@globemed.org
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Based on the great partnership between RVCP and GlobeMed at GWU, we will continue to use knowledge and experience gained through this work to shape our personalities for the better of society.
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-- Vincent Ndebwanimana, Former Coordinator, Rwanda Village Concept Project
All of our staff members are here to serve your organization and help enhance your mission. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time!
communications@globemed.org
Keep in touch Website: www.globemed.org Blog: www.globemed.org/blog
Program Director Anupa Gewali anupa@globemed.org globalhealthU@globemed.org
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Your globemed chapter Our staff works on five teams: Partnerships, globalhealthU, Communications, Summit, and Professional Development. Sarah and Anupa also actively advise our university chapters throughout the year.
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! For your GlobeMed partnership, you will be working with students at Northwestern University. The mission of Northwestern is to commit to excellent t e a c h i n g , i n n o v a t i v e research, and the personal and intellectual growth of its students in a diverse academic community.
Below is more information about the Co-Presidents of GlobeMed at Northwestern:
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Kalindi Shah 4th year student Studying Biocultural Anthropology and Psychology kalindishah2013@u.north western.edu
Emily Bauersfeld 4th year student Studying Environmental Science & Global Health emilybauersfeld2013@u.n orthwestern.edu
Kalindi and Emily work with an Executive Board of about ten people, and a staff of approximately 50 people.
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Frequently asked questions How often should I communicate with my GlobeMed Chapter? You should speak on the phone or skype with your GlobeMed Chapter about twice per month. Usually emails will be sent between these conversations. Historically, the chapters that communicate regularly with their partner organization are the most successful.
a bit about globemed’s history at northwestern In 2007, a group of Northwestern undergraduates were brought together by their common determination to answer one question: What is
How do GlobeMed Chapters raise money? How much should I expect my chapter to raise this first year?
the best way for college students to improve the health of people living in poverty around the world? Frustrated by the short term options offered to them – donating money to humanitarian organizations, participating in medical mission trips, studying abroad – they set out to design a new
As students, GlobeMed chapter members work hard each year to raise the money to meet the goals of their partnership. They raise funds through holding events on campus, planning individual giving campaigns, and applying for grants. In their first year, most chapters raise around $3000.
solution. This model, they committed, would unlock the passion, resources, and creativity of their generation to help build a healthier world for all. It was clear that students and grassroots leaders each held a crucial piece of the puzzle. How could they join forces to tackle the complex challenges of global health? In the spring of 2007, the group at Northwestern
When and how should I contact the GlobeMed National Office? Your GlobeMed Chapter Co-Presidents will be your primary point of contact. However, if you ever have questions or concerns, we are here to provide support. Email us at partnerships@globemed.org.
brought 45 students from seven universities together to tackle this question at the first annual GlobeMed Global Health Summit. Crowded around a blackboard with minds collaborating and ideas flying, they forged the GlobeMed model.
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What is the difference between the Partnership Proposal Form and the Memorandum of Understanding? The Partnership Proposal Form, which you have already completed, is the application for the GlobeMed National Office. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is completed with your GlobeMed Chapter and helps guide the partnership. The MOU ensures that you and your chapter both and agree to and understand your responsibilities and expectations. Each year, you and your chapter will work together to complete an MOU.
GlobeMed at UCLA GROW Interns walk to their partner org’ s offices in Gulu, Uganda
The presence of five GlobeMed at UCLA members in Uganda allowed our organizations to unite over our visions and continue to set goals that we would like to see materialize within our communities.
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