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

2. Learn and educate through GlobeMed’s unique global health and leadership development curriculum, globalhealthU.

3. Intern on-site with partner organizations

This approach empowers students and grassroots health organizations 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 nearly 2000 students and from 17 to 55 chapters.

- 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.

- Since 2006, our network of students 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 volunteers who each devote up to 10 hours a week.

PARTNERS

There are 55 GlobeMed partners in 19 countries around the world, impacting health through prevention programs, treatment, and education.

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burma humanitarian mission + GLOBEMED AT whitman college

Cambodia

Ecuador

El Salvador

Ghana

Guatemala

Haiti

India

Kenya

Laos

Peru

Rwanda

Nicaragua

Thailand

Togo

Uganda

USA

Vietnam

Nepal

GlobeMed

Cameroon

! National officeThere are six full-time staff and 20 student staff members at the GlobeMed National Office in Evanston, Illinois. The six full-time staff are:

Our staff works on five teams. Anupa, Rosalind, and Caroline also actively advise GlobeMed chapters throughout the year.

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 touchWebsite: 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

Your globemed chapterFor your GlobeMed partnership, you will be working with students at Whitman College.

Below is more information about the Co-Presidents of GlobeMed at Whitman:

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:

• C o - C a m p a i g n C o o r d i n a t o r s - 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.

GlobeMed National Office staff

Executive DirectorMaya Cohen

maya@globemed.org

Director of DevelopmentOlivia Koshy

olivia@globemed.org

Director of PartnershipsAlyssa Smaldino

alyssa@globemed.org

Program DirectorRosalind Dillon

rosalind@globemed.org

Program DirectorAnupa Gewali

anupa@globemed.org

Kate Runkel4th year student

Studying Biological and Biomedical Sciences

runkelkm@whitman.edu

Rachel Palfini3rd year student

Studying Ethnic, Culture and Gender Studies

palfinire@whitman.edu

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. -- Vincent Ndebwanimana, Former Coordinator, Rwanda Village Concept Project

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Program DirectorCaroline Nguyen

caroline@globemed.org

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Frequently asked questionsHow 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 s u p p o r t . E m a i l u s a t partnerships@globemed.org.

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.

T h e M e m o r a n d u m o f 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.

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.

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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.-jose farinango, jambi huasi

otavalo, ecuador