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Our impact

Impact report 2024

Over the past twelve months, we have achieved new milestones, forged transformative partnerships, and made substantial strides toward our mission of ensuring equitable health outcomes for all. Our dedicated team, innovative research, and the unwavering support of our global community have allowed us to address some of the world's most pressing health challenges. As we reflect on this year's successes, we are more inspired than ever to continue our work toward a healthier, more equitable future for every individual, no matter where they call home.
448
center members
19+
schools, colleges, and units engaged across 3 U-M campuses
45
partner institutions + organizations in 17 countries

An interdisciplinary approach

The University of Michigan has a long tradition of international engagement and individual global health programs that have often been centered within its numerous colleges and institutes. The Center for Global Health Equity aims to enhance the ongoing work of these existing efforts by fostering connectivity to increase cross-campus initiatives and programming. Global health leaders from across our academic units provided input to help define the Center's thematic priorities and overall approach to impact.

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The Center brings together faculty, staff, and students from across the U-M community with external partners in pursuit of novel global health solutions that can positively impact individuals and communities in low- and middle-income settings. Inspired by a catalytic gift—matched by the university—from Dr. Tachi and Leslie Yamada, the Center focuses on collaboration for meaningful change.

2024 in the news

“We’re all confronted with stories and situations of people with health issues that keep them from living their best lives. More than ever, we’re called to help with those challenges and strive for true impact with the work that we do.”

Joe Kolars, MD
Professor, health professions education, health systems strengthening and capacity sharing among healthcare workers

"Every community has its own strengths, knowledge, and practices that we need to learn from to able to actually implement interventions that are useful."

Amina Abubhakar, PhD
Professor, Aga Khan University, Institute for Human Development
355
Center members across 19 schools, colleges, and unites across U-M's three campuses
$20.5m
In external funding enabled
$3.8m
In funding distributed since our founding in 2020

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