FOOOD AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION + GLOBEMED at Xavier University of Louisiana “The ideal that ‘all men are created equal’ must carry with it one major component of equality which is the equal ability for every individual to lead a healthy life.” -RAVEN HOLMES, FOUNDER, GLOBEMED AT XAVIER UNIVERSITY
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 56 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.
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GlobeMed’s model has shown tangible results: -In the past four years, GlobeMed has grown from 350 students to nearly 2000 students and from 17 to 56 chapters. -GlobeMed chapters have positively impacted over 50 organizations by supporting public health projects and are sending 200 students abroad to intern with their partner organizations this year. -Since 2006, our network of chapters has raised over $1,000,000 for health projects in their partner communities. -We have expanded our team at the National Office, currently composed of 6 full-time staff and 20 student staff who each devote up to 10 hours a week.
PARTNERS Currently there are 56 GlobeMed partners in 19 countries around the world, impacting health through prevention programs, treatment, and education.
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Ecuador !
Nicaragua
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Peru
Ghana
Rwanda
Guatemala !
Thailand
Haiti !
Togo
India !
Uganda
Kenya !
USA
Laos !
Vietnam
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
Program Director Anupa Gewali anupa@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!
KEEP IN TOUCH Website: www.globemed.org Blog: www.globemed.org/blog Program Director Rosalind Dillon rosalind@globemed.org
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Program Director Caroline Nguyen caroline@globemed.org
YOUR GLOBEMED CHAPTER For your GlobeMed partnership, you will be working with students at Xavier University of Louisiana. Below is more information about founder of GlobeMed at Xavier University of Louisiana:
Our staff works on five teams. Anupa, Rosalind, and Caroline also actively advise GlobeMed chapters throughout the year.
Raven Holmes 3rd year student Studying Public Health Sciences RHolmes2@xula.edu
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Raven and her co-president will work with an Executive Board and a staff made up of fellow students. 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.
Why do you want to START A GLOBEMED CHAPTER? “From a very young age, I have had the privilege of traveling to such beautiful places as Mexico, Ethiopia, India and Bangladesh. However, even though each country offered such beauty and wonder, I was never oblivious to the world I saw when I looked passed extravagant tourist attractions. In India, it was hard to ignore the small, fragile woman carrying her thin baby on her back asking for money outside of the majestic Taj Mahal. In Ethiopia, it was impossible to forget the small children in rags that smiled up at me as I walked up the most beautiful mountain I had ever seen. Even as such a young child, I wondered what life must be like for those who lived in such beautiful places but were not able to enjoy them because of the fight that they faced every day to survive. ... However, the struggles these people endured did not destroy their spirits and they were some of the kindest people I have ever met. I once heard a professor say, “thousands of years from now, we will be judged by what we do for the poorest populations of our world”. I feel that devoting my life to global health would mean waking up every day striving to make a difference for some of the most suffering peoples of our world, and for me, there would be nothing more rewarding than that.” -Raven Holmes, Chapter Founder, GlobeMed at Xavier University of Louisiana
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.
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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