Lwala community alliance + GLOBEMED AT university of pennsylvania “I’ve always believed that a thought is like a seed planted in the minds of those who have the passion and desire to do something.” -LILY HUANG
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.
IMPACT GlobeMed’s model has shown tangible results: - In the past four years, GlobeMed has grown from 350 students to over 1500 students and from 17 to 50 chapters.
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 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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- Since 2006, our network of chapters has raised over $800,000 for health projects in their partner communities.
GlobeMed’s student-led chapters partner with grassroots health organizations, primarily in developing countries. Chapters do three primary things: 1.
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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
- 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.
PARTNERS Currently there are 50 GlobeMed partners in 19 countries around the world, impacting health through prevention programs, treatment, and education.
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Nicaragua
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Peru
Ghana
Rwanda
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Thailand
Haiti !
Togo
India !
Uganda
Kenya !
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Laos !
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National office ! Currently there are five full-time staff and 21 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 communications @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 Anupa Gewali anupa@globemed.org globalhealthU @globemed.org
The Current: GlobeMed’s newsletter sign up on our website! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ pages/GlobeMed/22873938912 Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/GlobeMed
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 University of Pennsylvania. Below is more information about the CoPresidents of GlobeMed at University of Pennsylvania: Lily Huang 3rd year student Studying Biology and Finance huanglily@wharton.upe nn.edu
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Michael Broder 3rd year student Studying Health and Societies mbroder92@gm ail.com
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Lily and Michael work with an Executive Board of ten people and a staff of approximately 25 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 concerns, we are here to provide support. Email us at Type to enter text partnerships@globemed.org.
Why do you want to START A GLOBEMED CHAPTER? “I have always thought about how I could really make a difference in this world. I took jobs that I believed would provide me with the skills necessary to become a true leader and also a critical thinker. These experiences served as fodder for my dreams and aspirations of participating in the field of global health and helping those around the world gain access to high quality healthcare. I too am ready to begin crusading for the rights of others less fortunate than myself around the world who deserve access to health services that ought to be guaranteed to them as a basic human right. I believe that being a chapter founder for GlobeMed is what my experiences, thoughts, words have been preparing me for all of these years, and I hope for a chance to finally convert these ambitions into action. ” -- Lily Huang, Chapter Founder, GlobeMed at University of Pennsylvania
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 GlobeMed at UCLA (MOU) is completed with your GlobeMed GROW Intern s walk to Chapter and helps guide the partnership. their partner youth The MOU ensures that you and your center in Gu lu, Uganda 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 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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-susan ajok, Straight talk foundation