Fall 2012 GLOBEMED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BI-ANNUAL REPORT GlobeMed at the University of Wisconsin—Madison GlobeMed at the University of Wisconsin—Madison is a student run organization aimed at improving the health of impoverished communities through partnership, education, fundraising, and advocacy. Our chapter is part of a network of 50 university chapters across the United States which are directed and guided under GlobeMed’s national office. GlobeMed at the University of Wisconsin—Madison’s chapter works to support the projects of the Cambodian Organization for Women’s Support (COWS) in providing vocational training for youth and improving reproductive health education in Kampong Thom, Cambodia. This is our second year as a chapter at UW—Madison and we will be sending our first group of Grassroots On-site Work (GROW) interns to Cambodia this July to strengthen our connection with COWS. Through various fundraisers, we project to raise $15,000 to lift 30 people out of poverty through vocational training. Our chapter will better establish itself on the UW—Madison campus through partnerships with other global health organizations, the Global Health Institute, and by hosting a regional summit for GlobeMed chapters in the midwest in February 2013. Mission: To support the projects of our Cambodian partner by increasing local awareness of global health concerns, fundraising, establishing meaningful partnerships, and developing future leaders in the movement for global health equity “I believe that healthcare is a human right, not a privilege.” —Rebecca Raj http://globemeduwmad.wordpress.com/ | [email protected]
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GLOBEMED AT THEUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINBI-ANNUAL REPORT
GlobeMed at the University of Wisconsin—MadisonGlobeMed at the University of Wisconsin—Madison is a student run organization
aimed at improving the health of impoverished communities through partnership, education, fundraising, and advocacy. Our chapter is part of a network of 50 university chapters across the United States which are directed and guided under GlobeMed’s national office. GlobeMed at the University of Wisconsin—Madison’s chapter works to support the projects of the Cambodian Organization for Women’s Support (COWS) in providing vocational training for youth and improving reproductive health education in Kampong Thom, Cambodia.
This is our second year as a chapter at UW—Madison and we will be sending our first group of Grassroots On-site Work (GROW) interns to Cambodia this July to strengthen our connection with COWS. Through various fundraisers, we project to raise $15,000 to lift 30 people out of poverty through vocational training. Our chapter will better establish itself on the UW—Madison campus through partnerships with other global health organizations, the Global Health Institute, and by hosting a regional summit for GlobeMed chapters in the midwest in February 2013.
Mission:
To support the projects of our Cambodian partner by increasing local awareness of global health concerns, fundraising, establishing meaningful partnerships, and developing future leaders in the movement for global health equity
“I believe that healthcare is a human right, not a privilege.”
GLOBEMED AT THEUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINBI-ANNUAL REPORT
“I believe that Cambodian youth my age should have the
opportunity to a decent livelihood.” —Priya Pathak
Past Events•Fall Staff Retreat
•“This I Believe…” Campaign
•Company for Cambodia
•Bake Sales
•Chi Phi Party
•Dr. Paul Farmer
•Visit from advisor Even
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Upcoming Events•Regional Summit
•Volleyball Tournament
•Spoken Word Night
•5k Run/Walk
•Restaurant-sponsored Fundraisers
•“Live Below the Line”
•GROW Internship
“I believe empowerment through education drives us
toward equality.” —Matt Wagar
Achievements•Recruited new members for
a total of 53 staff members•Learned about the Khmer
Rouge and related current events in Cambodia
•Built stronger connections with campus partners, including Partners in Health and the Global Health Institute
•Improved organization of chapter, executive board, and campus events
•Initiated a partnership with a local organization called Porch Light
Future Goals•Increase number of
GlobeMed’s campus partners•Improve connection
between COWS and GlobeMed staff
•Better integrate COWS’ mission and projects into campus events
•More frequent Skype calls during GlobeMed staff meetings
•Better convey COWS’ projects to GlobeMed staff
Suggestions for Improvement
•More stories and photos from COWS to improve GlobeMed’s marketing and fundraising efforts
•Better consistency in partner calls with GlobeMed’s external co-president
•A reliable English translator to assist in communicating during partner calls
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Fall 2012 Financial SummaryLast Year’s Savings: $3,401
Bake Sales (5) $526.00Chi Phi Party $700.51Company for Cambodia $690.70Christmas Caroling $576.00Individual Giving $6,748.26Total funds raised this year: $9,241.47
GLOBEMED AT THEUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINBI-ANNUAL REPORT
“I believe it is the duty of the fortunate and privileged to
use their resources to assist those who are less fortunate.”
—Hannah Udell
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Grassroots On-site WorkIn July 2013, five members of the University of
Wisconsin’s GlobeMed chapter will travel to Kampong Thom to work on-site with the Cambodian Organization for Women’s Support. This year will be our chapter’s first GROW trip and the students traveling to Cambodia are very excited to finally meet our partner in person.
The entire GlobeMed chapter looks forward to learning more about the staff members who work with COWS, the communities they serve, and the projects we are working on together. The GROW team is confident that their four weeks in Cambodia will be a learning experience for GlobeMed and COWS which will help strengthen our partnership.
Left to right: Theresa Balinghasay, Marrisa Mora, Emi Kihslinger, Alicia Stromberg, Jackie Gigot
“I believe change is the only constant in this world and it is
up to us to shape it.” —Megan Elsenheimer
The Power of Partnership— We speak different languages and are separated by 8,500 miles but together we are impacting people’s lives.
