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Global Health University (GHU)

Global Health University is a GlobeMed-designed curriculum that enables students to develop a critical understanding of issues in global health and apply this knowledge to their work with communities around the world. In addition to the work they do with UNC students, ghU is currently in the process of piloting programs that teach local high school students about global health.

Goals:

Educate students about global health issues
Promote critical thinking about global health issues
Empower students to work effectively with their partners by promoting a deeper understanding of global health topics
Unite the GlobeMed network in a comprehensive curriculum by encouraging idea-sharing and discussion
Inspire students to be powerful advocates and leaders for global health equity

Sub-Chairs

Educational Outreach: Medha Das
Radiante Content Development: Lisa Tan

Campaigns

Campaigns work throughout the year to plan and publicize fundraising events. All of the money raised at these events goes directly to our partner in order to support their projects. Events range from simple fundraisers such as bake sales and selling bags and beads from Uganda to some of our bigger signature events which include the Red Tie Affair and Triangle Dance Festival for AIDS. Funds are also raised through working at UNC basketball games. This year the chapter hopes to continue with our staple events and fundraisers and in addition look for new sources of funding. New opportunities will ideally include work at UNC football games and a movie night at Chapel Hill's Varsity Theatre.

Sub-Chairs

Charitable Events Coordinators: Sanya Arya, Michelle Wong
Collection Drives Coordinator: Shreya Harikrishnan
Sports Volunteering Coordinator: Amritha Mandadi

Individual Giving

Individual giving works to secure donations that will also support projects at our partner organization. Each year our chapter holds a letter-writing campaign during the holiday season in which members write to family and friends asking for donations. Individual giving also searches and applies for funding in the form of grants.

Sub-Chairs

Grant Directors: Nava Mazumder, Siya Patel, Rahul Shah

Partnerships

Partnerships work to provide ongoing support to our international grassroots partner, ASSADE, through long-term projects. They also organize public health service opportunities to support our international and local partners. One of the Partnership's biggest projects is coordinating the Grassroots On-Site Work (GROW) Summer internship in which they send several members from our chapter to Guatemala to aid the efforts of ASSADE. Additionally, Partnerships also facilitates the Alternative Winter Break (AWB) and Spring Break (ASB) service-learning trips.

Sub-Chairs

OCRCC Liaison: Natalie Morehead
Refugee Support Center Liaison: Ella Yu
NC-MedAssist Liaison: Surbhi Cooduvalli
Red Cross Liaison: Alec Marsh
ASSADE Director: Cat Gorman, Lan Vy Phan
ASSADE Website Director: Yude Wu

Communications

Communications work to publicize GlobeMed's many public health initiatives, volunteer opportunities, meetings, speakers, and club bonding activities by designing flyers, posts, and stories for our socials. They also help increase community engagement by regularly updating GlobeMed's website, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

Sub-Chairs

YouTube: Miriam Chang
Website: Meera Swaminathan
TikTok: Bailey Zino

Finance and Documentation

Finance performs the role of GlobeMed's treasurer by handling the club's reimbursements, budget, and bank account. They also maintain an updated record of GlobeMed's expenses and fundraiser totals.

Sub-Chairs

Tutoring for Fundraising: Makayla Ma