Figure 1
The GL4HE Framework.
Table 1
Overview of Pilot Grant Projects.
| PROJECT TITLE | LOCAL ORGANIZATION(S) | INTERNATIONAL PARTNER(S) | HEALTH EQUITY ISSUE | KEY ACHIEVEMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Pillars: Centering Women’s Access through Agency | The Corner Health Center & CORDUSA* (Washtenaw County, Michigan) | CORD (Himachal Pradesh, India) | Barriers to healthcare, education, and employment for women aged 12+ | Fully implemented model with member‑led program development and execution |
| Global Exploration of Age‑Friendly and Aging Supportive Communities | Athens City‑County Health Department (Ohio) | Anton Trstenjak Institute of Gerontology and Intergenerational Relations (Slovenia) | Place‑based and aging‑related barriers to health and well‑being | Acceptance into WHO Global Network for Age‑Friendly Cities and Communities; identified potential ideas for implementation in Ohio |
| Global Learning to Improve Palliative Care in Tanzania and USA | University of Maryland School of Nursing (Baltimore, MD) | Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania | Limited access to quality palliative care services in both urban United States and rural Tanzanian settings | Co‑created potential solutions in both countries |
| The Hood Exchange Inaugural Racial Healing Cohort | The Hood Exchange(Atlanta, GA) | POS (Perfector of Sentiments) Foundation (Accra, Ghana) | Black mental health, belonging, and wellness among formerly incarcerated young Black adults | Reconnection to African diasporic roots; increased exposure to and understanding of different forms of healing |
| Global Learning for Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Equity | Montana State University (Bozeman, Montana) | University of Nairobi; Jomo Kenyatta University; St. Paul’s University (Kenya) | Sexual and reproductive health inequities among rural and indigenous adolescents in Montana | Bidirectional exchange of sexual and reproductive health challenges and current practices |
| Global Learning in Addressing Trauma—Cambodia/US Immigrant Communities | The Cambodian Family (Santa Ana, California) | Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Cambodia; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing—Cambodia; Caritas; APCT Life Science Center; Royal University of Phnom Penh | Trauma and mental health stigma among Cambodian communities in the United States | Integrated traditional practices into US services; piloted evidence‑based training in Cambodia |
| BMORE Global @ Community Walk‑Through Theater | Community Walk‑Through Theater (Midtown Edmondson Community—West Baltimore, MD) | ACT (Act, Change, Transform) Nairobi (Kenya) | Social isolation, mental health, chronic illness, food access, housing, intergenerational disconnect | Assessed community interest in global learning; identified global partner to inspire creative health communication strategies |
[i] *Chinmaya Organization for Rehabilitation and Development by Undertaking Sustainable Activities.