ICHAD formalized their partnership with the Uganda Ministry of Health. On June 28, 2024, ICHAD led by Dr. Fred Ssewamala, the Ministry of Health, and the AfriChild Center, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to collectively partner to deliver evidence-based research for the benefit of the Government of Uganda. The Uganda Ministry of Health […]
We are pleased to announce that the following Brown School faculty and doctoral students received Global Pilot grants. Faculty were awarded up to $5000 and doctoral students up to $2500 to support ongoing or new research project taking place globally. Faculty Doctoral Students
The “Advancing People, Health & Place” research initiative recently received funding from the Global Programs Faculty Research Fund which supported a workshop at the Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil in early June. Convened by Professor Rodrigo Reis, facilitated by Fulbright Visiting Researcher Ana Luiza Favarão Leão and co-ordinated by Research Manager Aine O’Connor, the workshop focused on identifying […]
The Global Incubator Seed Grants program aims to stimulate high-impact collaborative research in any discipline linking WashU faculty with international counterparts. The principal investigator must have a full-time faculty appointment at WashU and research projects must include at least one international collaborator (faculty member, NGO or industry researcher). For this year’s application cycle, proposals should lie within or at the […]
Professor Lora Iannotti and E3 Nutrition Lab colleagues are working to tackle “hidden hunger,” a form of malnutrition that affects millions of children worldwide, by studying the impact of nutrient-rich, locally sourced foods like eggs and vegetables. The Lab’s findings highlight the power of simple dietary changes in combating malnutrition, particularly in resource-limited settings. Their work emphasizes […]
The International Center for Child Health and Development (ICHAD) have obtained a $3.3 million research study grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to explore adolescent Ugandan girls transitioning into young adulthood. The new Suubi4Her-Round 2 (2024-2029) will extend the original 2017 – 2022 study which examined long-term effects of combination interventions on HIV prevention, […]
In a correspondence published in The Lancet, Brown School faculty and colleagues highlight the critical need for Ugandan women to negotiate sexual conditions, such as refusing sex or asking for condom use, to improve reproductive health outcomes. The authors point to cultural norms that reinforce male dominance and female submission in relationships as a significant […]
Drs. Lindsay Stark, Julia López, and Jeremy Goldbach (in collaboration with the Women’s Refugee Commission) organized a summit Guadalajara, Mexico, focusing on the unique challenges of LGBTQ+ migrants and asylum seekers. The summit convened 11 organizations to address critical issues such as violence, discrimination, and inadequate systemic support. The participants created a collective statement on priorities for serving […]
Research Associate Professor and Co-Director of the International Center for Child and Health Development (ICHAD), Dr. Ozge Sensoy Bahar, published a commentary titled “Adolescent girls at the intersection of poverty, migration, and gender” in the Lancet Child and Adolescent Health. In collaboration with colleagues from the University of Ghana and the Brown School, the commentary […]
Research Associate Professor and Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration director, Kim Thuy Seelinger delivered a keynote address on June 5 at the University of Angers, France, with longtime colleague and 2018 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Dr. Denis Mukwege. They discussed holistic care for child survivors of wartime sexual violence.
We are delighted to congratulate our colleagues on their Spring 2024 Here and Next awards for their vital work in a diverse array of areas: Learn more about all award recipients.
Obstetric fistula, affecting around 2 million women globally with 50,000 to 100,000 new cases annually, is a devastating yet preventable condition. It leads to chronic infections, incontinence, and severe social isolation. In this episode of Dr. Aviva Romm’s On Health: A Podcast for Women, Bonnie Ruder, a midwife, medical anthropologist, and co-founder of Terrewode Women’s […]
The Bridges2Scale study team, led by Principal Investigators Drs. Fred Ssewamala, Byron Powell, and Noeline Nakasujja, recently convened with over 100 community stakeholders at the International Center for Child Health and Development (ICHAD) offices in Masaka, Uganda. This gathering, comprising youth, caregivers, teachers, bankers, NGO representatives, and study personnel, engaged in focus group discussions to […]
Research Assistant Professor Aytakin Huseynli attended the tripartite conference of IASSW, IFSW, and ICSW in Panama City on April 1 and 2, as Azerbaijan’s delegate at the IFSW General Meeting. Huseynli is founder of Azerbaijan’s national social work association. This invitation-only event preceded the Joint Conference, marking a significant engagement in the global social work […]
Kazakhstan has introduced a groundbreaking Child Development Account (CDA) policy, guided by insights from the Center for Social Development at the Brown School. This strategy aims to utilize the country’s natural resources to invest in its children, bolstering human capital. Dr. Michael Sherraden, founding director of CSD and George Warren Brown Distinguished University Professor, hailed […]
Global scholars are invited to apply to spend time with Washington University faculty and graduate students as part of the Distinguished Visiting Scholars program. During their time on campus, they will be encouraged to fully immerse themselves by leading workshops, delivering public lectures, visiting classes, and teaching seminars. As of February 2024, five positions were […]
March 28 marked a pivotal moment at the Brown School as the Cultural Showcase returned to in-person festivities, breaking a pause necessitated by the global pandemic. A cornerstone of student-led initiatives for over 25 years, the event celebrates the tapestry of global cultures, bringing together performances, culinary delights, and traditional dress from around the world. […]
The Global Programs Office is sponsoring four faculty members to participate in the Op-Ed Project which trains under-represented experts to take thought leadership positions in their fields. It channels the best ideas to expert media mentors across the world, through customized multi-day and multi-week programs and fellowships for faculty. Faculty participating are Professor Heather Cameron, […]
Eleven students traveled to Washington, DC with Dr. Anna Shabsin and Dr. Tammy Orahood for a field-based course on Policymaking, Advocacy and Analysis in the US Legislative Process. Students learned about the policy ecosystem and policy at the federal level by meeting with Brown School alumni and other policy changemakers including Andrew McCabe, JD (Former […]
The Global Programs Office celebrated Lunar New Year on February 9 – an event celebrated by billions of people across the world on the first new moon of their calendar. Our community came together to share a meal, and painted Chinese calligraphy to welcome in the New Year. The team also hosted a Ramadan dinner […]