Thursday, November 07, 2024
Thursday, November 14, 2024
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Conant Lounge, 2nd Floor
BU School of Social Work, 264 Bay State Road
Global Social Work: Community Voices and Interdisciplinary Partnerships in Nicaragua, Rwanda, and Kenya
Join us for a panel session where faculty and students from the Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH) and BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) will discuss global, community-centered partnerships that promote rights-based global change, equitable health, psychosocial education, and well-being in Nicaragua, Kenya, and Rwanda. This event is being held as part of BU Global Programs International Education Week (IEW) 2024.
The speakers will share their experiences partnering with cross-cultural organizations to advance health and well-being worldwide.
Speakers
- Luz López, PhD, MPH, Clinical Professor, BUSSW; Global Social Work Director, CISWH
- Emily Lamunu (SSW’27), CISWH fellow
- David Andrade (SSW’24), CISWH fellow
- Elizabeth Johnson (SSW’24, SPH’26)
IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange.
In-person attendance is highly encouraged for this interactive event. However, if you are unable to attend in-person, please use the link below to join us virtually.