What is the group?

Global Health and Development (GHD) focuses on improving the wellbeing of people worldwide through disease prevention and treatment, poverty alleviation, and life-saving interventions. This working group offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape impactful discussions on global health and development with like-minded, motivated students.

By participating in this working group, you'll gain a deeper understanding of:

• The scale and tractability of global health and development issues

• Cost-effective interventions with proven track records

• Career paths and opportunities in this field

• Ethical considerations and challenges in international development

Weekly Topics:

1. Global health, poverty, and economic inequality overview

2. Developmental policy and measuring intervention outcomes

3. Career planning 1-on-1s

4. Ethics and challenges in global health and development work

5. Interventions targeting global health inequalities and poverty

We may implement an optional capstone project to be completed at the end of the working group period.

Logistics:

• Start date: Week of January 27th

• Format: Primarily in-person sessions

• Time commitment: Weekly 2-hour sessions for 5 consecutive weeks

Feel free to contact antonio@meridiancambridge.org if you have any questions!

Who is it aimed at?

The fellowship is open to students at all stages of university education as well as non-students based in Cambridge. It’s designed for people motivated by working in Global Health and Development, ultimately aiming at having a greater positive impact on the world. We would love to see people from a wide range of backgrounds apply!

What are the requirements?

The fellowship runs for 5 weeks. To take part, you should be

• Willing to spend 2-3 hours each week preparing for the meeting

• Committed to attending all 5 sessions (unless unforeseen circumstances arise)

• Excited about making a positive impact

• Open to changing your mind