Youth in Action

Two students from Ravenscroft high school  worked with Executive Director Andrew Herrera for 35 hours in the office. They provided support and learned about the work of Impact Global Health Alliance Global. Below are two short notes from their experience. Thank you Alex and Reed!

 

Global Mindset

For my senior internship, I chose to work for Impact Global Health Alliance Global and learn more about the non-profit all together. At Ravenscroft, I directed my studies and extra curricular activities in order to fulfill the requirements of our International Diploma. One of the requirements for the diploma was to intern at an organization with a global focus. During my time at Impact Global Health Alliance, I came to realize how much they care about the world and the people in it. Their approach to building a relationship with the communities they help captures the essence of giving back. As well as developing personal relationships, as well as  traveling and stepping out of one’s comfort zone.

I am not certain about what I would like to major in at Fordham University but I know I would like to continue my focus on different countries of the world and the people who live there. Study abroad is a component I would love to include in my education, but I want to include a service aspect to my travels as well. Impact Global Health Alliance gave me the opportunity and idea of different ways I could complete both. Being able to work for a non-profit who cares so much about the physical and mental safety of their patients made my time and efforts more meaningful because I connected personally to Impact Global Health Alliance’ goal for themselves and the goal they have for the world.

-Alex Kansler

 

Youth and Diversity

As a requirement to graduate, my high school makes all seniors participate in an internship program for a non-profit organization. Given my interest in international studies, Impact Global Health Alliance was a no-brainer. My time at Impact Global Health Alliance Global, although brief, has been monumental in growing my interest in global studies. As well as the ins and outs of how a non-profit operates. The few things that stand out to me the most about Impact Global Health Alliance Global is the organization’s emphasis on youth and diversity. But most importantly, its devotion to sustainable change. These are two essential components of a worthwhile platform that I believe larger nonprofits often lack. Impact Global Health Alliance’ emphasis on youth and diversity is important because young people and a diverse cross section of people will be able to create and bring more new and fresh ideas to the organization. All while remaining respectful of foreign cultures and customs.

Working on Social Change

Millennials are symbols for social change. What Impact Global Health Alliance represents on a basic level is a social project. By working with young, diverse people, Impact Global Health Alliance is making sure that it is working with the best people for the job. Impact Global Health Alliance’ desire for sustainable change is the most important value it holds. There is no good in making such large strides towards stopping preventable death if it is just going to continue after the departure of Impact Global Health Alliance and its partners. Other nonprofits tend to take action for headlines and leave once their goal is accomplished. Impact Global Health Alliance Global works in such a way that the community is able to take what it learns from the organization, and pass on this knowledge for generations. As someone who desires to work for nonprofits with a global focus in the future, I am very thankful for the time I have spent at Impact Global Health Alliance. I will take every lesson I have learned with me to Duke in the fall. And I will continue to take these lessons to wherever my life takes me after that.

-Reed Margolis

Sound Interesting to You?

To learn more about what we do at Impact Global Health Alliance Global you can check out our website. To learn more about upcoming internship opportunities  check out the volunteer page on curamericas.org