In the summer between my sophomore and junior year of college (undergraduate), I participated in a medical volunteering program for […]
Uganda is a country in Sub-Saharan East Africa facing serious health problems and challenges, including high rates of maternal mortality, HIV and child malnutrition. Through CFHI, students from all academic backgrounds and levels have the opportunity to work closely to learn first-hand about child and maternal health, HIV, malnutrition prevention and rehabilitation, food security, sustainable agriculture, empowerment of women’s groups, micro-credit savings and community mobilization.
FSM students go above and beyond the call of the program and support CFHI & Northwestern University School of Medicine Project training for parteras, or traditional midwives. Throughout the year students raise money to contribute towards a 5-day training for over 30 traditional midwives who attend over 40% of the births in the region.
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