Who We Are

GlobeMed is a national network of student-run chapters, and each chapter partners with a unique grass-roots organization to bring health equity and development to communities around the world. As chapter members at Notre Dame, we have three distinct missions. First, we aim to support health education projects that are implemented by our grassroots partner, Population Education Development Association (PEDA), based in Vientiane, Laos. PEDA works to bring health education to communities in rural Laos that lack access to health care and knowledge on disease prevention. This makes them more vulnerable to preventable illness and death, but PEDA is combatting this by raising awareness on preventative measures through their education campaigns. Second, we are committed to taking action against oppressive systems in our community through advocacy work. Building on our themes of accompaniment and solidarity, we engage in volunteering opportunities around South Bend, promote awareness in our community, and use our voice to fight for necessary change. And third, we strive to educate and empower our students to become future leaders in the movement for global health equity.