Global Health

The majority of CGI U members making commitments in the focus area of Global Health are implementing their projects in the developing world. Students are working to distribute medical and health-promoting products; fostering health education; providing outreach and training for the treatment of HIV/AIDS, malaria, and hepatitis B; building and rehabilitating hospitals and clinics; and improving access to care for communities in remote locations. Some of this year’s Outstanding Commitment Award winners also made commitments to promote the use of new technologies to improve community health care.

The following CGI U Outstanding Commitment Award winners for Global Health received grants made available by the Pat Tillman Foundation’s Social Action Fund.

Award Winners

Texting for Life: Mobile Phones Provide Freedom from the Ravages of Counterfeit Drugs in West Africa Commitment By: Ashifi Gogo (Graduate) University Name/Major: Dartmouth College, Engineering Geographic Scope: Ghana, Nigeria Award Amount: $10,000 toward SMS texts and item unique coding Funding Provided By: Pat Tillman Foundation Learn more >	HIV Drug Safety Research Center and Education Initiative Commitment By: Millidhashni Reddy (Doctoral Candidate) University Name/Major: The University of Texas at Austin, Pharmacy Administration Partners: 1000 Hills Community Helpers Geographic Scope: KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa Award Amount: $4,000 toward teaching tools and transport between clinics Funding Provided By: Pat Tillman Foundation Learn more >

Clean Water and Efficient Fuel Usage for Rural Kenya Commitment By: Subir Sutradhar (Candidate for Medical Doctor), on behalf of Kenya Ceramic Project University Name/Major: University of Alberta, School of Medicine Partners: Mumias Sugar Company Geographic Scope: Kiminini, Kenya Award Amount: $7,000 toward water filtration systems Funding Provided By: Pat Tillman Foundation Learn more >	Project Chasse Commitment By: Ira Leeds (Candidate for Medical Doctor), on behalf of the Emory Medishare Group University Name/Major: Emory University, School of Medicine Partners: Partners in Health Geographic Scope: Haiti Award Amount: $4,000 toward community health worker vehicles and maintenance Funding Provided By: Pat Tillman Foundation Learn more >

Community Health Development in Honduras Commitment By: Jonathan Lee (Undergraduate), on behalf of Global Medical Brigades-Berkeley University Name/Major: University of California Berkeley, Public Health Geographic Scope: Honduras Award Amount: $6,500 toward Community Health Worker implementation program Funding Provided By: Pat Tillman Foundation Learn more >	Saludamos - Creating a Community and Improving Health for Latina Women Commitment By: Erin Shigekawa (Graduate) and Aileen Sammon (Undergraduate) on behalf of Saludamos University Name/Major: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Public Health - Health Policy and Management Partners: Carrboro Community Health Clinic of Piedmont Health Services; El Centro Latino; Sustain Foundation of Carrboro; APPLES Geographic Scope: North Carolina Award Amount: $3,500 toward year one costs, including childcare facilities, cooking classes, health promotional materials, fitness kits Funding Provided By: Pat Tillman Foundation Learn more >

Improving Indoor Air Quality and Reducing Chagas Disease in Tuquiza, Bolivia Commitment By: Dean Chahim (Undergraduate), on behalf of Engineers Without Borders University Name/Major: University of Washington, Civil and Environmental Engineering Geographic Scope: Tuquiza, Bolivia Award Amount: $6,000 toward materials and supplies (stoves, roofs) Funding Provided By: Pat Tillman Foundation Learn more >	Rainwater for Humanity Commitment By: Carolyn Aker (Undergraduate) on behalf of Engineers without Borders University Name/Major: Brown University, International Relations Partners: Asparawa Screwpine; Society Mahatma Gandhi University Geographic Scope: Kuttanad, India Award Amount: $4,000 toward training for local women Funding Provided By: Pat Tillman Foundation Learn more >

The Nepal NUTrition Project Commitment By: Mark Arnoldy (Undergraduate) University Name/Major: University of Colorado, Boulder—Psychology, Integrative Physiology Partners: ChangeFusion Nepal; International Development Enterprises; Meds and Food for Kids; CU Leeds School of Business Geographic Scope: Nepal Award Amount: $5,000 toward machinery and materials Funding Provided By: Pat Tillman Foundation Learn more >	Leveraged Freedom Chair: A Wheelchair Designed for the Developing World Commitment By: Harry O'Hanley (Undergraduate) University Name/Major: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mechnical Engineering Partners: MIT Mobility Lab Geographic Scope: Africa Award Amount: $3,500 toward materials for prototype chairs Funding Provided By: Pat Tillman Foundation Learn more >

A Sustainable and Grassroots Health Care Solution for the Developing World via Mobile Phones Commitment By: Lucky Gunasekara (Candidate for Medical Doctor), on behalf of FrontlineSMS:Medic University Name/Major: Stanford University, School of Medicine Partners: Children’s AIDS Fund; VillageReach; BRAC; thewirelesssource.com Geographic Scope: Malawi, Mexico Award Amount: $5,000 toward incidentals Funding Provided By: Pat Tillman Foundation Learn more >	The Hep B Project Commitment By: Kevin Hur (Undergraduate) University Name/Major: University of California Berkeley, Neurobiology Partners: Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD); Street Level Health Project of Oakland; Asian Health Services Geographic Scope: Domestic Award Amount: $3,000 toward educational materials and Hep B screenings Funding Provided By: Pat Tillman Foundation Learn more >

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