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GlobeMed at the
University of Missouri – Kansas City
UMKC | Kansas City, MO
www.globemed.org/umkc
2009 - 2010 Annual Report
Bucknell UniversityColumbia UniversityDePaul UniversityFlorida State UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityLoyola UniversityUniversity of Missouri - Kansas CityNortheastern UniversityNorthwestern University
Penn State UniversityRhodes CollegeTruman State UniversityUniversity of California - Los AngelesUniversity of Michigan - Ann ArborUniversity of North Carolina - Chapel HillUniversity of Southern CaliforniaWashington University in St. Louis
GlobeMed is a national organization of university students building a movement to advance global health equity. The GlobeMed Network
currently includes 17 chapters at university campuses throughout the country and as a central office in Evanston, IL.
Our Network2009- 2010 Annual Report
President’s MessageOur MissionOur HistoryOur PartnerCampaignsglobalhealthUGrassRoots On Site WorkGlobal Health SummitOur FutureFinancesSupporters and Peer OrganizationsExecutive Board
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Table of Contents2009-2010 Annual Report
A month ago I found myself climbing the tree-topped hills of Bushenyi,towards a small house shielding the midday Ugandan sun by bricks of auburnmud and crisp straw. Out of each window, little faces peered with curiosity,excitement, and apprehension of the unknown. Soon after I wavedwith the greeting, "Agandi," a beam of white appeared acrosstheir faces, and wrinkles touched the corners of their eyes aswe were graced with the smile of such beautiful people.
Faces likes these have guided my work and passion, andhere I was, welcomed into their lives, and furthermore,empowered by their stories. This moment would nothave been possible without Globemed.
From being called “Globemed girl,” on campus to feelingthe sense of community at a benefit concert, to strikingup a conversation about Globemed with a completestranger, all these “GlobeMed moments” have beenabsolutely life altering and inspirational. My fellowGlobeMeders and I dream about the future of GlobeMedand its impact on global health inequities. Although the worldIs faced is with so many ills, we come with a secret weapon–the solidarity of our community. Whether we be categorizedas a philanthropic organization, a network of passionatestudents, a team of grassroot leaders, or a group offamilies driven to see a brighter future for theirchildren: we are all one fueled by the same dream.
We have come so far in the past year, and Ihave no doubt that our future will takeus even greater distances.
In solidarity,Melony Chakrabarty
President’s Message 2009-2010 Annual Report
GlobeMed aims to strengthen the movement for global health equity by empowering students and communities to work
together and improve the health of the impoverished around the world.
Our Mission2009-2010 Annual Report
Our History2009- 2010 Annual Report
2004:
UMKC Chapter ofGlobal Medical Relief Program Founded
• 2004-2008: Shipment of medical supplies to various Clinics
2008:
Transtion to GlobemedNetwork
• Fall 2008: First Official Partnership with Maison de Naisance (MN), Les CayesHaiti
• 2009-2010: $1,200 Campaign towards Community Health Program (MN)
2009
• September: Transition to a UMKC-wide organization
• October:
• Network's Imagine 2030 Campaign Raising $36,000
• Created the National GlobeMed Mascot: Globie
• November: New partnership with Kabwohe Clinical Research Centre
• Ongoing: Data Analysis project with MN
2010
• January: Rock for Haiti Benefit Concert
• April :First Global Olympics, and UMKC Culture Fest
• May: First Grass-Root Onsite Work (GROW) Trip
• Fall: Globemed Network is expanding to 34 chapters
• 2009-2010: $3,000 Campaign towards Learn, Plant, Grow: Pediatric Nutrition Program for those affected by/infected with HIV/AIDS (KCRC)
In 2004, a handful of medical students had the desire to make a difference in the
area of global health. By chance, they happened upon GlobeMed and identified
with similar principles to their own vision. By becoming part of this national
organization, we were able to work together and educate one other, future
building our passion for global health.
Background Photo:
GlobeMed Handshake,
representing solidarity
between our network,
chapter and partnership
Our Partner’s History 2009-2010 Annual Report
KCRC is located in the
Sheema North Constituency
Bushenyi District,
Uganda
Dr. Elioda, founder of KCRC, presenting at a
HIV workshop for school nurses
KCRC staff with Globemed Students
Name: Kabwohe Clinical Research CentreLocation: Southwestern Uganda, Bushenyi DistrictPopulation: include region’s population
• KCRC was founded in February 2004 as part of the Dr Elioda Foundation for HumanDevelopment in Kabwohe-Itendero own Council of Bushenyi District.•Dr. Elioda first launched a massive HIV Counselling and Testing program throughICOBI (Integrated Community Based Initiatives). This program recognized more than11,000 HIV positive persons in the district. This brought attention to the need of anHIV clinic in the district.• It is now Non Governmental Organization with a vision of “Realizing the dawn of anHIV free generation” and the mission of providing quality and accessible HIV/AIDSCare to the rural population Bushenyi, Uganda.
Name: Kabwohe Clinical Research Centre (KCRC)
Key Fact: From 2005 to 2008, 20% of new HIV cases wererepresented by children due to vertical transmission from themother. The child’s immediate risk in mortality or morbidity isdirectly related to the state of malnourishment. KCRC’s HIV clinic has2186 patients, 196 of whom are children.
Partner Overview: KCRC is a non-profit non-governmentalorganization guided by the vision to “realize the dawn of an HIV freegeneration.” Sixty-three staff members and forty communityvolunteers focus their passion to achieve this goal, through amultitude of programs, including:
• Disease prevention and treatment(inpatient/outpatient care)
• Community Outreaches and Accessibility to care• Support group for Orphans and Vulnerable Children• “Stay, Safe, and Smart” Secondary School Programs• Continuing Medical Education Workshops• SHEMES Health Insurance Program• Family Counseling for Discordant couples• Pre-exposure prophylaxis research
Our Partner2009-2010 Annual Report
Dr. Patrick Kabagambe
Presenting at an HIV workshop
for school nurses
Our Project2009-2010 Annual Report
Focus: Nutrition
Lives affected: 100 families
Project: Our goal was to raise $3000 to support a pediatric nutrition program for KCRC families who are affected by or infected with HIV/AIDS. This project is divided into 3 phase: Learn, Plant, Grow.
Learn:Nutrition Seminars were held for Community Volunteers. These seminars discussed the theory of nutrition (e.g. using food as medicine) and practical workshops with model gardens. These driven and enthusiastic volunteers will bring this knowledge to the families in their communities, and serve as a mentor to improve the family’s nutrition.
Plant: In August, after the rainy season concludes, seedlings will be distributed to families. These seedlings will be high-yielding and fast growing. Community Volunteers will have model gardens and they will assist families in creating their own garden. During this time, food supplements will be given to children whose health status is worsening due to malnutrition and progression of HIV/AIDs.
Grow: Monitoring and follow-up of beneficiaries will be held on a monthly basis. Children’s height and weight will be measured. Although the program’s impact is for the entire family, the benefits will be measured by monitoring these pediatric patients whose health status is worsened by HIV/AIDS, severe malnutrition, or poverty.
To learn more and see how you can be a part of this impact, donate today at www.globemed.org/umkc or send an e-mail to umkc@globemed.org!
Learn, Plant, Grow
Community VolunteersKigarama Nutrition Seminar
KCRC and GlobeMed Beneficiary House Visits
“ This year was an amazing opportunity to
expand our outlook on how fundraising and the Kansas City community can go towards
furthering our partnership at KCRC. We began integrating campaigns into our local
community, and started to build a relationship with organizations and companies in the city.
From working at the university with Kaplan, to ushering at the local Ballet, we began to
create lasting partnerships in the community that we in could go on to share with our
partnership Uganda. We aim to not only just raise money or fund projects, but instead,
create relationships with the people. We want to make our message of global equity and
healthcare one that can be shared with people of all walks of life. We want to share them with the people of UMKC, Kansas City, and
Bushenyi, and especially with anyone else who
has the will and the passion to join in.”-Matthew Goers, Campaign Coordinator
Impact: This year’s campaigns raised about $3000 this year to go towards a pediatric nutrition project. The main focus of this program was to keep children affected by HIV and AIDS in good health in order for their anti-retroviral treatment to ensure maximal health benefits.
GlobeMed Olympics
- Matt’s favorite project of the year - Event chaired by a group of driven students, and recent GlobeMed members! - Series of weekend tournaments for basketball, dodgeball, and ultimate frisbee- Over 30 participants | Raised $500 - Prizes, Gift Cards from local businesses
“Not only was it a whole lot of fun, but we were offered an amazing opportunity to raise awareness about AIDS and KCRC. We also got our mascot, Globie, into
some pretty awesome snapshots” – Matthew Goers
Campaigns2009-2010 Annual Report
Background Photo: Globie at GlobeMed Olympics
20 PEOPLE INVOLVEDTOTAL RAISED BY CHAPTER $4,985
Campaign Events2009-2010 Annual Report
Kansas City Ballet Ushering Staple event $825 Imagine 2030 Individual giving 1,600
U ball for Uganda (Basketball tournament) Staple event 200Coat Check at Dance Staple event 170
Culture Festival Awareness/staple [-]World Day of Social Justice Awareness/staple [-]
GlobeMed Olympics Staple event 500Breakfast Bakesale Staple event 160
AIDS Awareness Ribbon/Bracelets Sales Small business 30Kaplan Test – Business Sponsorship Individual giving 1,000
MSA/GlobeMed Basketball Tournament for Haiti Staple event 100Rock for Haiti ( Benefit concert ) Staple event 400
Image: Rock for HaitiBenefit Concert
“GlobalHealthU at UMKC for this year was all about educating and empowering both members and nonmembers about the numerous issues that are innately entwined in global health, whether it was politics, economics, gender disparities, or the simple yet powerful idea of equity. We wanted to take the premise that was laid down by the curriculum and create an environment in our meetings that fostered open discussion and stimulated members to think outside the figurative box. ” – Ashwini Poola, Global Health U Coordinator
By the Numbers:
16Total Number of
Discussions
02Total Number of
Speakers
Culture Festival
• Different social, ethnic, and political organizations on campus to come together and share their cultures•Educate students about our partner and the social, political, environmental, and health problems our partner faces
“Not only were we able to educate students, we also helped spark many students interest in global health.” – Salik Choudhary, Global
Health U Coordinator
Global Health U2009-2010 Annual Report
Photo: Ugandan Trivia at the Culture Fest
GROW 2009-2010 Annual Report
G r a s s R o o t s O n – s i t e W o r k
Project Title: Learn, Plant, GrowProject description: Community Based Nutrition Project for pediatric patients affected or infected with HIV/AIDSGlobeMed members: 3 Length of stay: 14 daysLessons learned:- Nutrition, Culture and Food, Food as Medicine - HIV/Malnutrition co-morbidities and prevalence in Bushenyi - Exploring the social construct of disease - Accessibility and the community based approach
“We heard their stories and tried to learn as much as possible about their lives. It is incredible how hard they work to provide food and education for their children all while dealing with HIV and poverty. “ – Hassan Rao
To walk up the rolling hills of Bushenyi and through forests of banana trees on small dirt paths littered with pot holes to come up on a little mud and straw house (the size of most peoples living rooms) in which 8 people live and survive solely on what they grow and have this HIV positive woman
while holding her baby literally say "Thank you for saving our lives" was so humbling and inspiring I can't even describe. - Salik Choudhary
2010 Global Health Summit Ubuntu & Social Justice
March 4-7, 2010
“I loved the small groups! Mainly because it gave you time to exchange ideas that have worked at other chapters while also
giving you an opportunity to meet everyone. But the best part of Summit was the workshops. They were extraordinarilyinsightful, and I can honestly say I’m more committed to working against malnutrition having had these lectures and
opportunities to talk with speakers. Ah, GlobeMed love!”– Matthew Goers
“The Summit was an amazing and uplifting experience. I got a chance to meet other college students who were
excited and believed that they could really make a difference in this world. Seeing this love and compassion
coming from these hard working individuals motivates me to do my part also.” – Solomuna Habtu
- How to use students’ passion and pragmatic realism to create a change led by grassroot communities - Planning projects from A to Z: Focusing on sustainability, community involvement, finances, and how to measuring success -Strengthening the network of students driven to see a world with global health equity and social justiceWorkshops: -- Food and Nutrition-- Women’s Health -- US Health Disparities-- HIV/AIDS Epidemic
Student Quotes
Lessons Learned
"Ubuntu is a concept that we have in our Bantu
languages at home. Ubuntu is the essence of being
a person. It means that we are people through other
people. We cannot be fully human alone.”
– Desmond Tutu
Background Image: Dr. Paul
Farmer, keyote speaker at the
2010 Summit
Our Goals for the 2010-2011 Year :
-Working with KCRC on self income-generating project for communities in Bushenyi to fund education fees- Focusing on recruitment on a diverse group of majors to strengthen our team’s holistic understanding of global health - Strengthen the relationship between members and the community in Bushenyi- Increase publicity in the Kansas City area and find private donors to support our future projects
Our Future2009-2010 Annual Report
Our past year’s success was achieved by finding an incredible team of students driven by their
passion and creativity to fight the inequities our
world faces. With this and the momentum from
the May 2010 GROW trip, there is so much
potential to increase awareness on campus as
well as in the Kansas City community.
Funds Raised
Campus Events $2385
Individual Donations $2600
Grants from GlobeMed National Office $0
University Funding (don’t include indiv grants to
travel)
$600
Total Funds Raised $ 5686
Finances2009-2010 Annual Report
Dear,
Thank you so much for your support over the year, our accomplishments would not
have been possible without you!
In Solidarity,
GlobeMed at University of Missouri-Kansas City 17
Our Supporters2009-2010 Annual Report
Cheesecake Factory
Costentino’s
Foo’s Frozen Custard
Fric&Frac
Gordon Biersh
Alpha Phi Omega
College Republicans
Diversity Outreach Team
(UMKC Student Life Office )
Dr. Lynda Payne, Medical
Humanities and Bioethics
Dr. Nicholas Comninellis,
INMED
Muslim Student Association
Pakistani Student Association
UMKC Libraries Cultural
Celebration Committee
UMKC Medical Student
Advisory Committee
Kaplan
KC Juice
J’adore
Joes Pizza
Miami Ice
Laura Little’s
Starkers
Tea Drop
Position Name Email
President Melony Chakrabarty melony.chakrabarty@gmail.com
Vice President Shaun Mohan svmf2b@mail.umkc.edu
Campaign Coordinator Matthew Goers goersmatthew@gmail.com
Co-globalhealthU Coordinator Salik Choudhary, Ashwini Poola salik.c@gmail.com, poolashwini@gmail.com
Director of Communications, Mascot: Globie Katrina Abella kpa4408@gmail.com
Director of Finances Hassan Rao h.rao89@gmail.com
Community Builder Laura Schoenegberg lasvx4@mail.umkc.edu
Executive Board2009-2010 Annual Report
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