Worldview Magazine - Winter 2007 - (Page 42)

Preparation and Advancement for Careers in Healthcare Sarah Lawrence leads the way in helping students prepare for careers in research, clinical service and policy. Giving Back Good works that deserve your support by JoAnna Haugen Interdisciplinary Master’s Programs The nation’s first graduate programs in these fields: PEDALING FOR GHANA EMPOWERING WEST AFRICA Health Advocacy Human Genetics Sharpening Your Professional Edge: Certificate programs for healthcare professionals seeking career change and advancement: David Peckham (Congo 97, Côte d’Ivoire 99, Gabon 00) has shipped more than 21,000 bicycles to Ghana as part of the Village Bicycle Project. Founded in 1999, the organization oﬀers those on the receiving end more than just a bike. Locals who enroll in free bicycle repair classes are eligible to purchase a bicycle at a discounted rate. Public Health Genetics/Genomics Applied Research Ethics www.pcei.org/vbp INDEPENDENT EXPLORERS Founded by Molly Melching (Senegal 76-79), Tostan is a Senegal-based nongovernmental organization that oﬀers a community development program to villagers in West Africa. Tostan has received major international recognition for its work. More than 160,000 people have participated in the course, which is now available in several countries and in 17 languages. www.tostan.org GLOBAL MAMAS www.slc.edu/health-programs Office of Graduate Studies Sarah Lawrence College 1 Mead Way, Bronxville, NY (914) 395-2371 Don Montague (South Korea 6970) founded the non-proﬁt South American Explorers 30 years ago to oﬀer independent travelers information, advice and support. SAE currently has clubhouses in Lima and Cusco, Peru; Quito, Ecuador; and Buenos Aires, Argentina, where staﬀ encourage sustainable development by recommending local guides and service providers. SAE is actively involved in community and environmental projects. Global Mamas was started in 2003 by Kristin Johnson (Ghana 92-95) and Renae Adam (Ghana 92-94) to bridge the gap between the Ghanaian women artisans and the U.S. marketplace. e non-proﬁt organization started in 2003 with six batik artists but now encompasses the work of more than 200 women. Global Mamas is recognized by the Fair Trade Association. www.saexplorers.org www.globalmamas.org 42 Winter 2007 Kristin Johnson http://www.slc.edu/health-programs http://www.pcei.org/vbp http://www.tostan.org http://www.slc.edu/health-programs http://www.farmschool.org http://www.saexplorers.org http://www.globalmamas.org http://www.farmschool.org

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Worldview Magazine - Winter 2007 Contents President's Note Lafayette Park Note to Readers Commentary Letter from India Commentary Letter from Botswana Letter from Ha Teboho Letter from Jumbi Valley Letter from Mununga Letter from Medellin Giving Back Community News

Worldview Magazine - Winter 2007

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