Location
  • Rwanda
Term
Fall, Short Term, Spring, Summer
Subject Areas
African Studies Agriculture Biology Communications Earth Sciences Food Science and Nutrition Global Studies Health Sciences International Relations Life Sciences Political Science Public Health Public Policy Service Learning Social Work +5
Merit-based funding

Program Details

Program Type
Direct Enrollment
Degree Level
Bachelors Masters
Housing
Apartment Host Family
Language
English
Jun 29, 2022
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About Program

Embark on a transformative journey and engage with global health challenges in Rwanda, a country celebrated for its innovative and efficient approaches to public health.

Study six core modules that cover key thematic aspects of global health. They include general subjects such as the global burden of disease and determinants of health, local health systems, and global health governance as well as specialist topics such as infectious diseases, mental health, or maternal and child health.

The program is delivered in a sequence that builds from theoretical understanding to practical, hands-on experience, using a variety of experiential and community-engaged learning elements.

In the process, you will develop the eight core competencies of global health leaders.

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Impact

GEI’s work explicitly supports the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a plan of action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. At its core, it focuses on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of critical importance for humanity and the planet. We share the 2030 Agenda’s vision of a sustainable world – a world where all people can live productive, vibrant and peaceful lives on a healthy planet. Our purpose is to unleash the catalytic impact of international education, engagement, and exchange to address key challenges set out by the SDGs. To do so, we blend research, education, training, and innovative practical solutions that support transformations toward sustainability.

Program Highlights

  • Community impact: Work on projects that not only enhance your learning but also contribute positively to local communities.
  • Conduct an action-oriented field research project relating to a critical entry point for transformations towards sustainable development.
  • Conduct an action-oriented field research project relating to a critical entry point for transformations towards sustainable development.

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