Published in GlobeMed·Jun 7, 2022Alumni Reflect on GlobeMed’s First PrincipleThis is part of a storytelling series highlighting GlobeMed’s 8 core principles, which we co-created with our community in 2021. Principles are values in action and GlobeMed’s principles outline the commitments to equity, sustainability, and accountability that underpin who we are and where we’re going. GlobeMed’s first principle is first…Headquarters4 min readHeadquarters4 min read
Published in GlobeMed·Mar 31, 2022GlobeMed Remembers Dr. Paul FarmerAll of us at GlobeMed are grieving the loss of Dr. Paul Farmer, a world-renowned doctor, co-founder of Partners In Health (PIH), author, friend, and mentor to many. His work had a deep, long-lasting impact on the philosophy and direction of the global health space, and GlobeMed is no exception. …Global Health4 min readGlobal Health4 min read
Published in GlobeMed·Aug 20, 2021Lessons Learned from Navigating Major Financial ShiftsIn 2020, we made significant changes to our network. As a learning organization, we’re sharing what we learned from this process. — Starting in 2011, GlobeMed entered a phase of incredible growth. At the end of the 2010–2011 academic year, there were 32 GlobeMed chapters and by 2018, the total number of chapters would nearly double. This growth was possible because of the funding from USAID through the Global Health Fellows Program…Headquarters9 min readHeadquarters9 min read
Published in GlobeMed·Aug 13, 2021Meet GlobeMed’s Newest Chapter & Partnership CoachesStevie Askew and Peter Olson-Enamorado have joined the GlobeMed HQ staff to support chapters and partnerships — The GlobeMed network is unique, with dozens of university chapters across the United States (and in Rwanda!) all working towards global health equity with different grassroots organizations around the world. With so many different chapters, people, and cultures, it’s inevitable that challenges in collaboration will arise.Headquarters6 min readHeadquarters6 min read
Published in GlobeMed·Apr 28, 2021Hear from our Partners: GWED-G and GlobeMed at Columbia’s Partnership and SuccessWritten by Ms. Angwech Pamela Judith, Executive Director, Gulu Women’s Economic Development and Globalization Hear from GlobeMed partners about how they work within and see the impacts of their partnership with their GlobeMed chapter. The GlobeMed program in partnership with Gulu Women Economic Development and Globalization (GWED-G) is promoting HIV…HIV6 min readHIV6 min read
Published in GlobeMed·Mar 11, 2021Guide to Writing for GlobeMed Global Headquarters Medium PublicationGlobeMed Global Headquarters’ publishes its digital publications on Medium. It is the virtual space for our network — students, partners, staff, alumni, interns, and friends — to share their perspectives, reflections, ideas, thoughts, and accomplishments on topics related to our work and broader discussions on global health equity. What is Medium? Medium is…Headquarters3 min readHeadquarters3 min read
Mar 8, 2021GlobeMed Partners Advancing Women’s HealthOriginally by Balungile Belz, edited by Magdalena Palavecino This International Women’s Day, we want to shine a light on four groundbreaking grassroots organizations from the GlobeMed network whose work contributes to improving women’s health across the globe. Set Her Free, Uganda | GlobeMed at The George Washington University Set Her…Headquarters4 min readHeadquarters4 min read
Published in GlobeMed·Feb 19, 2021Uprooting White Supremacy Culture at GlobeMedOver the past year there has been a very public reckoning with white supremacy culture in the United States. From the calls to defund the police in part because of their roots in slave-catching patrols to the violent backlash in the nation’s capitol waged in part by people wearing white…White Supremacy Culture6 min readWhite Supremacy Culture6 min read
Published in GlobeMed·Feb 1, 2021Integrating Partnership with Spark Microgrants and GlobeMed at USCBy Rhea Desai and Prachi Kale, Co-Presidents at GlobeMed at USC As we get into the swing of GROW planning and preparation, it is important to recognize the work chapters have been doing this academic year to sustain their partnerships in a virtual setting. One chapter we have seen commit…Partnerships2 min readPartnerships2 min read
Published in GlobeMed·Jan 13, 2021Around the World: Meet Dr. Achura from Global Health Network UgandaWritten by Najma & Sachika, Chapter Coaches Dr. Achura Bob M., the Executive Director of Global Health Network Uganda (GHN (U)), is particularly motivated by the organization’s positive impact on the community members. In his words, it’s all about, “creating hope and generating smiles in the faces of the most…Partnerships2 min readPartnerships2 min read
