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WHY GLOBEMED...............................................................................................................1

VISION, MISSION, CORE VALUES............................................................................2

STAFF PURPOSE & GOALS.......................................................................................3

CHAPTER STRUCTURE...................................................................................................4-7

CHAPTER STRUCTURE DIAGRAM / BREAK DOWN.............................................5-6

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES............................................................................7

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES...................................................................................8-10

CAMPAIGN TEAM LEADER.......................................................................................9

SMALL GROUP FACILITATOR.................................................................................10

RESOURCES.................................................................................................................11-15

TECHNOLOGY NEEDS.............................................................................................12 HOW TO TALK ABOUT GLOBEMED.................................................................13-15

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WHY GLOBEMED?

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GlobeMed Vision, Mission, Theory of Change, Core Values

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VisionWe envision a world in which health – the ability to not only survive but thrive – is possible for all people.

Theory of ChangeWe believe that human relationships are at the the core of social change. To allow everyone to live a healthy life, people have to change these broken systems by working together from the inside and outside, locally, nationally and globally.

This belief is derived from a framework called reciprocal capacity building. Reciprocal capacity building describes a collaborative relationship in which two or more groups help clarify and address each other’s gaps in achieving goals and aspirations. The relationship facilitates an exchange of resources, such as skills, knowledge, processes and other intangible assets, that strengthen each party’s ability to reach their full potential.

Through communication and collaboration, relationships of reciprocal capacity building: 1. Clarify gaps in reaching both parties’ goals and potential2. Identify the resources and services needed to address both parties’ gaps3. Facilitate a two-way exchange of needed resources and services to fill both parties’ gaps

MissionGlobeMed aims to strengthen the movement for global health equity by empowering students and communities to work together to improve the health of people living in poverty around the world.

Core ValuesDig Deep - To cultivate wisdom, we approach ourselves, our communities and the world with openness and curiosity.See Possibility - In all people and situations, we see the ability to learn, connect, grow and contribute to positive change.Grow Together - We accompany each other, cultivating a global community that inspires, challenges, and sustains us.Be Bold - We put mission in front of ego and fear, doing what it takes to make the change the world needs. Stay Authentic - We let ourselves be known, remaining grounded and humble even as we aim for the boldest vision.

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Purpose

One billion people across the world lack access to health care systems. Every single day, more than 36,000 people die preventable deaths. Without addressing poverty and poor health, this cycle of suffering and death cannot be broken. In GlobeMed, we have a vision that a world in which health – the ability to not only survive but thrive – is possible for all people, regardless of where they call home.

GlobeMed aims to meet this global challenge by engaging and training students to work with grassroots organizations across the world to improve the health of the impoverished. University students have the passion and energy to help tackle this challenge.

To push our movement forward, we need students with the vision and drive to ultimately transform our good intentions into practical action. As a GlobeMed staff member, your commitment to your chapter is imperative, as it is only with each-other that we can affect real change.

Goals1. Make an impact in the work of your partner organization.You are partnered with an organization that has been recognized as a force for change within their community. As a GlobeMed staff member, you make a commitment to your partner organization and have a responsibility to fulfill that commitment.

2. Gain an interdisciplinary understanding of global health issues. Through ghU, GROW and hands-on work in your own communities, you will gain a deeper understanding of global issues. Equipped with this knowledge, you will be able to approach issues of global health critically for the rest of your life.

3. Develop the skills and values needed to become a future leader in the fight for global health equity.

No matter how old we are or what we are doing, we all have a responsibility to humanity to lead lives in line with our values. Your place in the movement towards an equitable and just world does not end with GlobeMed.

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Chapter Structure

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Chapter Structure

The chapter is composed of an executive board and chapter members, all of which are considered GlobeMed Staff and participate on one or more chapter team. The teams are not limited to campaign teams, as you can see from the diagram. Chapter members can also participate on awareness teams (Public ghU team) or on teams that play a supportive role in reaching all chapter goals, either monetary or non-monetary. These can include a Community Building team, a Communications team, a Finances team and a GROW team.

Chapter Structure

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Eboard Roles

Co-PresidentsThe Co-Presidents oversee all chapter programs, inspire a vision for the chapter and establish a productive and engaging chapter culture where all members are positioned to succeed.

Campaign CoordinatorsThe Campaign Coordinators oversee the chapter’s fundraising efforts. By organizing and overseeing a successful campaign, they make it possible for the chapter to have a tangible impact on the partner’s community.

globalhealthU CoordinatorsThe globalhealthU Coordinators empower staff to engage in global health issues in a meaningful way and raise awareness in the greater community. They assist members to become emerging leaders in global health through weekly ghU sessions where students discuss social justice issues, develop critical thinking skills, and apply knowledge to address global health challenges.

Director of FinancesThe Director of Finances controls the flow of money into and out of the chapter’s bank account and keeps everyone updated on fundraising progress. He/she steers the chapter toward its goals by advising the exec board and staff with smart financial practices in every single chapter program.

Director of Community BuildingThe Director of Community Building cultivates the “GlobeMed Community” within the chapter and within the greater community. By providing staff with opportunities for local involvement and social bonding, he/she constructs a strong working environment within the chapter.

Director of CommunicationsThe Director of Communications works to establish a strong GlobeMed presence on campus and in your community in order to raise awareness about global health and social justice issues. He/she works with every chapter program to create a holistic communication strategy and ultimately contributes to the success of the chapter.

GROW Trip CoordinatorThe GROW (GrassRoots Onsite Work) Coordinator organizes the annual internship with the partner. Through on-site work, the partnership is strengthened, project work is contextualized and made more effective, and students experience GlobeMed's partnership model first hand.

Roles & Responsibilities

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Staff Member Role & Responsibilities:

Role

Everyone in the GlobeMed chapter is a staff member who participates on one or more chapter teams and globalhealthU (see chapter structure). By remaining connected to why you are a part of GlobeMed and staying engaged in the chapter’s activities, every GlobeMed member plays a vital role in the chapter’s success!

Main responsibilities

• Actively participate in globalhealthU by completing all ghU assignments and engaging in discussions, activities and webinars

• Contribute to a chapter team by planning team strategy, inspiring enthusiasm in other team members, and completing necessary tasks (See Chapter Structure Diagram)

• Participate in community building activities in order to work well with staff and carry out GlobeMed’s mission locally

• Understand GlobeMed’s philosophy and model• Spread the word about GlobeMed to everyone!

Optional activities• Attend the GlobeMed Network’s Global Health Summit every spring• Participate in the chapter’s GROW internship

Leadership opportunities• Lead a Campaign Team• Become a Small Group Facilitator for globalhealthU

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Campaign Team Leader

Role

Every campaign team will need a leader, someone to act as a point person to the Campaign Coordinator(s). Campaign Team Leaders (CTLs) ensure that their campaign teams meet their goal and keep team members inspired and actively engaged, making the campaign successful.

CTLs play a critical role in making sure that the chapter’s MoU goal is met. Your partner organization depends on the money you commit to raising and thus results in your fundraising matter immensely. As a CTL, you will have a great opportunity to make a big difference in your partner community, as well as to step-up in your chapter, show off your leadership capabilities and prepare for a potential future role on the eboard.


• Plan for and lead regular campaign team meetings during or after staff meetings‣ Agenda, minutes, keep people informed on progress

• Inspire enthusiasm within the team for the campaign• Keep the Campaign Coordinator(s) updated with team's progress and ensure milestones

are reached in a timely manner• Work with Campaign Coordinator to develop a timeline for their campaign• Work with Director of Communications to develop marketing and advertising materials

for campaign team’s project• Work with Director of Finances to develop a budget for their campaign• Assign roles/delegate work to team members

‣ It is recommended to give people roles within their campaign team. For example, having a Finances Liaison, Marketing Liaison, Logistics Coordinator, Admin. Assistant (in charge of minutes, etc.) on each team not only gives people roles and a sense of ownership, but can help teams run smoothly

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Small Group Facilitator

Role

Good discussion where every member feels comfortable sharing their beliefs and thoughts is vital to the success of ghU. The purpose of a small group format is to encourage more active engagement by chapter members. The role of a Small Group Facilitator (SGF) is not to be an expert on the topics being discussed, but rather to create an atmosphere of cooperation and trust where participants are comfortable sharing their opinions and ideas. You are not a teacher, you do not have all the answers, but will help a small group come to their own conclusions. The biggest goal of the Facilitators is to ensure that ghU discussions run smoothly by guiding, not dominating, discussion.

SGFs play a vital role in the only chapter program that truly influences every single member, every week. GlobalhealthU is an incredibly unique program and something that, if done really well, can make a huge impact on all members. Becoming a SGF is an incredible opportunity to gain invaluable facilitation and leadership skills, while really stepping-up in a big way for your chapter. Again, SGFs are not meant to be experts on the topics you are discussing!


• Help create an environment where all chapter members are comfortable sharing their opinions and ideas

• Ensure that ghU discussions run smoothly through guidance and thoughtful questions• Provide feedback to ghU Coordinator(s) to constantly improve the program

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Technology Needs

Gmail

If you don’t have one already, getting a Gmail account will be an extremely important part of GlobeMed communication.

Benefits of having a Gmail account:

• Google Docs. Vital chapter documents will be posted using Google Docs, on which multiple users can edit the same page at the same time and everyone can view it.

• Google Calendar. Your chapter may use Google Calendar to plan GlobeMed activities. This can be shared with everyone in the chapter. Teams can also coordinate via Google Calendar

• GChat. When you’re signed into your Gmail, chatting with another staff member is made even easier.

• Contact lists. Other GlobeMed members will be easy to find in your contact lists.

*** Gmail is the best e-mail service available. Period. ***

Go to gmail.com to sign up now!Make sure to check your Gmail regularly as it will be the primary contact for all chapter communication.

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Talking about GlobeMed

Making sure all members are able to communicate their passion about GlobeMed clearly and succinctly is a big part of all chapter programs. Run through this document and have it at all your events to serve as a refresher for all chapter members.

Who We AreFounded by students in 2007, the GlobeMed network engages undergraduates at 55 university-based chapters throughout the U.S. Each chapter is partnered one-to-one with a grassroots health organization in one of 19 countries throughout Africa, Asia, North America, and South America. Fundraising, research and on-site efforts at each chapter contribute to one or more of six key areas of impact: Maternal Health, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, Nutrition, Income Generation, Communicable Disease Prevention, and Capacity Building. Through their involvement today, our students and partners commit to a life of leadership in global health and social justice.

At the chapter level, we...• Fund effective projects that help partner organizations achieve their mission• Organize events to educate students and community members about projects and related

global health issues• Work collaboratively alongside partner organizations in their communities• Envision a world in which health – the ability to not only survive but thrive – is possible for

all people, regardless of where they call home.

Why Students?Passion. Energy. Creativity. Technology. University resources. Now, more than ever, students have the ability and responsibility to build a better world. Their voice, vision and talent can change the status quo. By working in partnership with communities, students learn to view global challenges through a human lens. Through their involvement today, students develop the skills and commitment to become tomorrow’s leaders for global health equity and social justice.

Talking the TalkWhen talking about GlobeMed, remember that you probably won’t be able to give the whole rundown our organization at once, nor should that even be your objective. Our goal is to get people interested from their perspective and have them wanting to learn more about our chapter. Having dynamic conversations rather than stock answers is key, and eventually you’ll get the hang of figuring out an approach that works for you.

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To get you started though, here are some pointers and sample pitches for general types of people you’ll talk to about GlobeMed:

Family, friends and other potential supportersThe people closest to you are most likely interested in your involvement in GlobeMed and why our work is important to you, so focus on your own GlobeMed narrative.

• Sample pitch: NOTE: Modify this to be specific for your chapter“GlobeMed is a student group I’m involved in that focuses on improving the health of people globally. At my chapter, we’re supporting the construction of a health clinic in Mali, and also volunteer locally at a community health center in Detroit. It’s really interesting to be able to have an impact both locally and abroad. Another thing I really like about the group is that we have weekly educational discussions on global health issues, where we learn in-depth about the factors that play a role in the state of health and poverty in the world today.”

Interested studentsWith the plethora of student groups on campus, students will want to know what sets GlobeMed apart. Stress GlobeMed’s unique presence and what we do on campus. Focus on how they can get involved. This is the perfect opportunity for you to plug any upcoming GlobeMed events as a way to further engage them in our work.

• Sample pitch: NOTE: Modify this to be specific for your chapter“As the leading global health group on campus, we focus on three main things: we conduct research and raise funds to support health promoter trainings with EAPSAC, our partner in Chiapas, Mexico, we have weekly discussions about global health issues, and we plan on-site trips to work alongside our partner. Our work and interest at Penn State has lead to a global health minor program launched just this year, and we’re continuing to build a strong relationship with faculty and administration. We are actually having a documentary screening event next Thursday, you should definitely come!”


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University faculty and other global health professionalsBuilding support amongst professors and other global health professionals is crucial to your chapter’s success. The relationships we build with experts will help us gather resources, connections and expertise, and so be sure to make a good impression!

Discuss the structure and operations of GlobeMed as a whole, and how we educate students on global health issues. Also, focus on our ground impact, and be sure to have several key facts ready, especially about your partner and project.

• Sample pitch: NOTE: Modify this to be specific for your chapter

“GlobeMed is a national organization with chapters at 55 universities across the country. Each chapter partners directly with a grassroots health organization working in a underserved community around the world. At our chapter, we [project] with [partner] in [location]. Insert key statistics, goals, etc.”


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Devil’s AdvocateUse this tool to think critically about how you talk about GlobeMed - many different perspectives may pick up on different parts of the model, and you should be open and excited to engage with anyone’s questions, even if they seem a bit confrontational.


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Devil’s AdvocateSituation 1

Person A:Hey, Public Health Professor!

Person B:How can undergrads really ‘change the world’?

“You college students are too idealistic. Your little actions won’t have a big impact.”

Situation 2

Person A:Hey, Roommate!

Person B:Why do you think health is a human right?

“I get the fact that people are poor, but why should I have to help?”

Situation 3

Person A:Hey, Poli Sci Major!

Person B:Doesn’t strengthening the NGO sector marginalize and subvert the democratic government? “Shouldn’t we be investing in large-scale change by funding economic development and the

public sector instead of small grassroots?”

Situation 4

Person A:Hey, Aunt/Uncle!

Person B:You aren’t a doctor, so what can you really do for global health?

“GlobeMed means all you’re really doing is giving money to poor people.”

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Devil’s Advocate (cont.)Use this tool to think critically about how you talk about GlobeMed - many different perspectives may pick up on different parts of the model, and you should be open and excited to engage with anyone’s questions, even if they seem a bit confrontational.



Situation 5

Person A:Hey, Other global health junkie!

Person B:How is the airfare and travel cost to your partner site justi!ed?

“It’s not cost-e"ective, shouldn’t you be giving that money directly to your partner instead?The experience is just all about you.”

Situation 6

Person A:Hey, Econ Professor!

Person B:Why support nutritional supplements or HIV/AIDS treatment for just a couple of people?

“It would be more cost-e"ective to spread those funds and make an impact across an entire community instead of saving just one person’s life.”

Situation 7

Person A:Hey, Global Medical Brigader!

Person B:How are your GROW trips really that di"erent from our Medical Brigades?

“We at least get to see the immediate impact our supplies and volunteer work deliver.”

Situation 8

Person A:Hey, Grandma!

Person B:Why don’t you just help people here?

"Access to healthcare is just as inequitable here in the U.S. as it is in a developing country.”

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Devil’s Advocate (cont.)Use this tool to think critically about how you talk about GlobeMed - many different perspectives may pick up on different parts of the model, and you should be open and excited to engage with anyone’s questions, even if they seem a bit confrontational.



Situation 9

Person A:Hey, Global health skeptic!

Person B:So you’re raising money for one small community-based organization. How is that advancing the

movement for global health equity? What is your end goal?

Situation 10

Person A:Hey, Interested Freshman!

Person B:All you guys do is fundraising?

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