SIT Study Abroad Brazil: Public Health, Race, and Human Rights
Come study abroad in the most populated country in all of South America - Brazil. SIT Study Abroad invites you to participate in the Public Health, Race and Human Rights program in Salvador, the capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia. During the program, students will focus on the realities of healthcare policy and delivery systems among the disadvantaged groups of the region. Some emphasis will be on the traditional Afro Brazilian healing practices as well, including those of the Candombre belief system, whom many communities still rely on today. Students will learn from a wide range of professionals in the area on a range of topics as well. For all of the details on this exciting Brazilian experience, consult the SIT Study Abroad website today!
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SIT Study Abroad is a program of World Learning, a private, nonprofit international organization that has been in existence for more than 75 years. World Learning works globally to enhance the capacity and commitment of individuals, institutions, and communities to create a more peaceful and just world through international education, exchange, and development programs.
SIT students step beyond the boundaries of a traditional classroom to analyze critical issues shaping local communities around the globe. Students become deeply engaged in a topic and undertake their own research, case studies, in-depth practica, or community projects. SIT Study Abroad is deeply embedded in local communities around the world. Program components are designed to respect the strengths of local partners to foster enduring relationships.
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