Editor’s note: Global Health Corps’ (GHC) Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Task Force was initially created in 2019 and revitalized in 2020 with renewed vigor. In the spirit of transparency and collaboration to advance DEI within global health organizations, we are sharing this behind-the-scenes look at how we decided to…

Editor’s note: Global Health Corps’ (GHC) Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Task Force was initially created in 2019 and revitalized in 2020 with renewed vigor. In the spirit of transparency and collaboration to advance DEI within global health organizations, we are sharing this behind-the-scenes look at how we created our…

Global Health Corps commits to working toward a more inclusive, equitable world where all people can live healthy, dignified lives. We are deeply grateful to the many bold activists and leaders, especially those with historically marginalized identities, who have relentlessly advocated for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in the global health sector and our world. We honor their expertise and follow their lead.

In February and March, Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) and The Lancet are calling for diverse perspectives on how racism functions within nonprofit organizations and whose voices are valued in global health academia. …

We are deeply troubled that a violent insurrection led by armed extremists unfolded in the U.S. Capitol this afternoon, disrupting the proceedings to complete the process of recognizing the lawful election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. As a global health and leadership development organization, Global Health Corps condemns violence…

Participation in civil society is vital to safeguarding public health. As a leadership development organization founded on the belief that health is a human right, we at Global Health Corps (GHC) recognize the right to health and the right to participating in civic life as fundamentally interdependent. In the United…

Read our full statement condemning racism in all its forms. Writing is a critical tool for eradicating white supremacy. We’re inviting our community to raise their voices on this platform in this historic moment to drive change. While we’ll give first priority to reviewing, editing, and publishing pieces from black…

Anti-racism Resources Donate/act: Funders For Justice: Six Ways To Support Black Lives 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice 5 Ways White People Can Take Action How to Support the Struggle Against Police Brutality New Era of Public Safety Toolkit: An Advocacy Toolkit for Fair, Safe, and Effective Community Policing …

“Race is a leading social determinant of health in the United States and worldwide, and thus health equity is inextricably tied to racial justice.” We wrote the above as part of a statement on how Global Health Equity Requires Racial Justice in June 2016, when the U.S. erupted in public…