Global Health Connections brings middle school and high school students of the United States and other nations together to collaboratively learn about global health concerns and develop solutions to those issues.

Students research a problem related to water with the assistance of mentors provided by Global Health Connections. The students then develop a viable solution to the problem. The research inform and solution are presented in the form of a skit. The best skits are presented at a local competition judged by professionals in the field. Winners are filmed and awarded a tophy. Students are able to use what they learned in the classroom, are enriched by working with adult mentors, are empowered by creating solutions to current problems and have fun doing it.

The 20th Century has seen a spectacular and unprecedented 30% rise in life expectancy around the world – a key indicator of health improvement and sustainability. Yet, there is still a large gap of health advantage between higher income nations and the middle and lower income world. Increasingly, the concern for equity is entering the debate on ways to enhance global health in the 21st century.

Global Health Connections is designed to open students' minds and hearts to the possibilities of global healthcare. The world has increasingly become a global village through information and communication technologies, providing new and exciting opportunities to address global health issues. As we look to the future, it is vital to better prepare students for the global health challenges and breakthroughs that will continue to arise.

Spring 2007 Global Health Connections

Grand Champion Winners
Morey Middle School
Denver, Colorado
Phyllis Manning and her students