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For more than a decade, the Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility has been a leader in promoting ethical global health engagements. Our work embraces a framework that defers to local communities and strives for sustainable, long-term partnerships.  

This philosophy of ethics and care benefits everyone involved while providing an opportunity for meaningful research and education. Your support contributes to a human-centered approach to global health that prioritizes working with, not for, international partners. 

Learn more about our impact and the work your donation supports 

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Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility Fund 

Support efforts to advance the mission of the University of Minnesota's Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility where we strive for sustainable, equitable health worldwide.

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Paul Quie and Phil Peterson Global Health Fund 

Support global health activities for faculty, staff, and students as well as the Quie & Peterson Global Health Lecture. This fund honors the dedication and efforts of our founders, Dr. Paul Quie and Dr. Phil Peterson.

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Global Women's Health Discovery Fund 

Support capacity building with local and global partners, engagement and educational activities, and the work being done by students, residents and faculty to advance the global women's health portfolio.

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Your support provides academically enriching global health experiences and helps ensure international experiences are financially viable for students.

“My time in Quito has taught me that public health looks different in different countries, communities and cultures. As I continue on my journey and progress in my career as a public health professional, I hope to incorporate interculturality into my practices as I work with diverse communities, especially in the global public health sectors.”

— Student who traveled to Quito as part CGHSR’s Ecuador: Social, Environmental and Cultural Determinants of Health course

Students in Quito as part of CGHSR's course in Ecuador.

 

"It was a really special class — I really enjoyed it and would love to go back. The scholarship I received was so helpful. It made the trip so much less stressful and allowed me to be involved and enjoy my time there.”

— Katelyn Parsons, MD, who traveled to Mysore, India, to study global health as part of CGHSR’s course, India: Global Health, Globalization and Leadership

Students in Mysore as part of CGHSR's course in India.

Your Supports Helps To:

 

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Ensure students receive ethical and community-driven learning experiences: CGHSR's global health courses are developed in partnership with local organizations

 

 

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Advance the interprofessional nature of global health: Students who engage in CGHSR education activities come from more than 12 different UMN schools and colleges

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Increase students' interest in and engagement with global health issues: All students who participated in our 2024 global health course in India said their interest in global health skills and competencies increased

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Allow students the opportunity to engage in experiences that challenge their existing views: More than half of the students who studied in Ecuador in 2024 said their ideas about global health had changed significantly

How to Give

Giving Online 

You can choose the area you want to support and make a gift online by using our secure giving site. Credit card contributions can be made 24 hours a day online through the University of Minnesota Foundation.

Gifts of Cash 

The simplest way to give is to write a check. Send a check or money order payable to the University of Minnesota Foundation. Be sure to indicate the purpose of your gift on the check, or in a cover letter.

Monthly Giving 

Monthly giving is a way to provide valuable support to what’s important to you, on a schedule that is manageable for your budget and busy lifestyle. Your gift will automatically repeat each month, providing a convenient way to spread your contribution over time.

Matching Gifts 

Double the impact of your gift! Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Search for your employer.

Faculty and Staff Giving 

As a faculty or staff member, you can make gifts to create extraordinary opportunities for teaching and learning, research, and outreach. Gifts can also be made using a payroll deduction.

Planned Giving 

There are a number of planned giving opportunities available through the University of Minnesota, including gifts of securities, gifts of wills and trusts, and gifts of real estate or other personal property.


 

"I came away with an increased understanding of environmental health, and how all determinants of health are tied to that. I also learned a lot from my classmates, who came from a variety of public health and personal backgrounds, which meant there were diverse and compelling perspectives everywhere we went. 

While this course was only two weeks, I felt that I learned more practical knowledge than in any of my other public health courses so far."

— Student who traveled to Quito as part CGHSR’s Ecuador: Social, Environmental and Cultural Determinants of Health course

Students in Quito, Ecuador, make their way up a hill.

 

We Rely on Your Support

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“Equitable global health initiatives, and the long-held collaborations we’ve fostered with our international partners, are more important now than ever. Your support helps our Center continue to ensure University of Minnesota students, faculty, staff and researchers have all the opportunities necessary to advance socially responsible health worldwide.”

— Shailey Prasad, MD, MPH | Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility Executive Director