burma humanitarian mission + GLOBEMED AT whitman college
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 includes 56 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.
MODEL GlobeMed’s 55 student-led chapters each sustain a long-term partnership with a grassroots health organization. Students do three primary things: 1.
Fundraise for public health projects that partner organizations implement
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Learn and educate through GlobeMed’s unique global health and leadership development curriculum, globalhealthU.
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Intern on-site with partner organizations
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This approach empowers students and grassroots health organizations to work together to improve the lives of people living in poverty.
Cambodia
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Nepal
Cameroon
IMPACT GlobeMed’s model has shown tangible results:
Ecuador
Nicaragua
El Salvador
Peru
Ghana
Rwanda
Guatemala
Thailand
- Since 2006, our network of students has raised over $1,000,000 for health projects in their partner communities.
Haiti !
Togo
- We have expanded our team at the National Office, currently composed of 6 full-time staff and 20 volunteers who each devote up to 10 hours a week.
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Uganda
Kenya
USA
Laos !
Vietnam
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- In the past four years, GlobeMed has grown from 350 students to nearly 2000 students and from 17 to 55 chapters.
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- GlobeMed chapters have positively impacted 50 organizations by supporting public health projects and are sending over 200 students abroad to intern with their partner organizations this year.
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PARTNERS There are 55 GlobeMed partners in 19 countries around the world, impacting health through prevention programs, treatment, and education.
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! National office There are six full-time staff and 20 student staff members at the GlobeMed National Office in Evanston, Illinois. The six full-time staff are:
Executive Director Maya Cohen maya@globemed.org
Director of Development Olivia Koshy olivia@globemed.org
Director of Partnerships Alyssa Smaldino alyssa@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
Program Director Anupa Gewali anupa@globemed.org
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!
Keep in touch Program Director Rosalind Dillon rosalind@globemed.org
Website: www.globemed.org Blog: www.globemed.org/blog The Current: GlobeMed’s newsletter sign up on our website! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ pages/GlobeMed/22873938912 Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/GlobeMed
Program Director Caroline Nguyen caroline@globemed.org
Your globemed chapter
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For your GlobeMed partnership, you will be working with students at Whitman College. Below is more information about the CoPresidents of GlobeMed at Whitman:
Our staff works on five teams. Anupa, Rosalind, and Caroline also actively advise GlobeMed chapters throughout the year.
Kate Runkel 4th year student Studying Biological and Biomedical Sciences runkelkm@whitman.edu
Rachel Palfini 3rd year student Studying Ethnic, Culture and Gender Studies palfinire@whitman.edu
nal Office staff
Kate and Rachel work with an Executive Board of 10 people and a staff of approximately 30 people. The Executive Board consists of the following positions: • Co-Campaign Coordinators responsible for fundraising • Co-globalhealthU Coordinators - lead education sessions • GROW Internship Coordinator coordinates and leads internship program • Director of Community Building - plans staff retreats and local activities • Director of Finances - manages MOU and fundraising budgets • Director of Communications - manages chapter blog, social media, newsletters The staff is split up into teams that each work with an Executive Board member.
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. How do GlobeMed Chapters raise money? How much should I expect my chapter to raise this first year? 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. 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 Type to enter we text are here to provide concerns, support. Email us at partnerships@globemed.org.
a brief overview of globemed at whitman history GlobeMed at Whitman was founded in 2011. They were initially partnered with Burmese Women’s Union, which supports Burmese women refugees living in Thailand. Over the past two years, their partnership was very fruitful in terms of the relationship that was developed and the impact made in Thailand. However, the logistical challenges of transferring funds between the College and organization have been too detrimental on progress to continue with the partnership. The students of GlobeMed at Whitman College are excited to work with an organization that is making an equally powerful impact on the lives of underserved Burmese populations while also eliminating logistical barriers to success. Through their new partnership with Burma Humanitarian Mission, they will not only be able to act as catalysts for the growth of BHM’s programs, but also a connector of organizations in a region in which they have experience.
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.
The changes here in our institution have been very positive. there have been various activities executed that would not have been possible without the help of the students of Globemed.
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-jose farinango, jambi huasi otavalo, ecuador