“The most remarkable thing was the opportunity to reflect on what I should really be doing to have a bigger impact in my community….I don’t get to reflect much these days given my busy lifestyle.” Dr. Daniel Kwaro, Director Kenya Medical … Continued
Damen Hailemariam PhD ’96. is primarily interested in how traditional institutions address gaps in the offerings of the formal health care market. His dissertation title was The Effect of Extended Family Support on the Demand for Health Care in Ethiopia, … Continued
I grew up in Accra, Ghana, where I completed my elementary and secondary education. Next came a life-changing opportunity to experience life outside Ghana at a liberal arts college in New England. I fled the snow and cold swiftly after … Continued
Transitioning from another country can be hard on so many levels, and it was no different for Chibale when he moved to Canada to attend university. Originally from Zambia, Chibale had to become more independent and expose himself to new … Continued
As her business looks to the future, Sharon Againe (’09, Uganda) holds fast to the memory of a hardworking beekeeper she met years ago. In her third year at EARTH, Sharon interned as an Alumni Volunteer Consultant in Mozambique’s Gorongosa … Continued
As the project unfolds, we’ll be featuring stories about the life and career paths of diverse African Alumni of our seven partner universities. If you are one of the hundreds of African alumni of one of these universities, and you … Continued
