Behind Bars: Women’s Restricted Access to Reproductive Health in Prisons and Detention Centers
Today more than 200,000 women live in correctional facilities nationwide, and these numbers are continuing to grow at an alarming rate. In particular over the last ten years alone, the female prison population has grown faster than the male prison population. The conditions for prisoners are very difficult to withstand and many women in need […]
GHC increased my feeling that lots need to be done for social justice
During my second quarter as a GHC Fellow being placed in Burundi with Population Media Center (PMC), -a US nonprofit organization which is mainly oriented towards addressing the global challenge of overpopulation, I was more than passionate about the work that I was doing with my co-fellow Alex as a Project Coordinator. Not only I […]
Bailey Borchardt </br><h6><em>Communications Manager</h6></em>
As Communications Manager at Global Health Corps, Bailey serves as the Editor-in-Chief of GHC’s publication AMPLIFY, supports the promotion of GHC’s important mission across global stages and pages, and leads strategy on GHC’s social media platforms. Prior to joining GHC, Bailey worked for Planned Parenthood of Greater New York in both Organizing and Communications roles. […]
Gender Equity + Health Equity
Gender Equity x Health Equity GHC trains and mobilizes a network of health equity leaders, 70% of whom are women, to rise as leaders and advance systems change at the intersection of health and gender equity. Global health inequities disproportionately impact women. It’s time to close the gender gap in global health leadership. 0% of […]
Meet Umba Zalira
Meet Umba Zalira A savvy leader with a passion for women’s rights and sexual and reproductive health, Umba discovered her leadership potential and the power of her voice as a 2014-2015 GHC fellow. She is now a senior leader at Theatre for a Change in Lilongwe, where speaks publicly about topics such as protecting sex workers’ […]
Oumar Sylla </br><h6><em>Zambia Program & Operations Coordinator</h6></em>
Oumar has nearly 10 years’ experience in communications, resource mobilization and project management roles within sexual reproductive health (SRH), tech-education and social justice focused non-governmental organizations. Oumar proudly served as a GHC fellow in Zambia in the 2018-19 cohort, where he worked at Planned Parenthood Association of Zambia as an Advocacy and Communications Officer. Prior […]
COVID-19 Response
Our COVID-19 Response Who leaders are and how they operate can be a matter of life and death for the communities they serve, especially during crises. GHC is mobilizing our network of leaders as a powerful antidote to the effects of COVID-19. Leading Through COVID-19 COVID-19 continues to illustrate that all the medical and technology […]
Africa Fellowship FAQs
Africa Fellowship FAQs Considering applying to be a GHC fellow? Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions about joining our community of leaders. GHC Africa Fellowship Application Process Video Tutorial – Starting and Completing Your Application This video tutorial reflects the 2024-2025 fellowship application. To watch the tutorial, click here. @1:06 – Starting […]
Events
Events In partnership with others committed to equity, GHC hosts a range of webinars, salons, town halls, and other events open to the public to promote connection, learning, and inspiration. We welcome you to catch up on past conversations and join us for upcoming events! Webinar Shift Happens: Community-Centered Approaches to Public Health Challenges On […]
Other Opportunities
Other Opportunities Fellowships & Internships: Acumen Fund’s Global & East Africa Fellowships: For international candidates with 3-7 years of experience. Albert Schweitzer Fellowship: Graduate students are partnered with community-based health organizations for a yearlong service project designed to identify and address an unmet health need. APHA Database: American Public Health Association’s Fellowship, Internship and Awards […]