Join us for an eye-opening discussion on Unintended Consequences of Short-Term Global Health Activities: Impacts on Local Health Systems, Lessons from Latin America!
When: April 17, 2025 | 3-4:30 PM
Where: Online via Zoom
Register here: https://haverford.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0829bXjOgC6j4ua
Join health sector leaders in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Guatemala to discuss perspectives on short-term global health activities, such as medical missions, global health programs, and volunteering, as well as on local health systems and longitudinal efforts. While many students, professionals and academics from the United States and other High Income Countries engage in short-term health and public activities abroad, there are less recognized unintended consequences that can be disruptive for local health systems and practices. Join an exciting panel to discuss realities in three Latin American countries and how to avoid mis-steps. Designed for all those running and improving Global Health and Medical Missions initiatives. Consider how to evolve your practices and those of peers!
Panelists:
Susana Alvear M.D. Child Family Health International (CFHI) Medical Director Quito - Ecuador
Benjamin Blevins: Co-Founder & CFO Highland Support Project (HSP)
Lesly Bravo, Comadrona Tradicional
Gonzalo Claure, Local Coordinator of CFHI in La Paz, Bolivia
Guadalupe Ramirez, Curandera Hereditaria, Founder of the HSP, Director of the Association of Highland Women
Moderated by Jessica Evert MD, Global Medical Director, CFHI
Presented by the Community-Based Global Learning Collaborative