Chapter Profiles GlobeMed at Florida State University
Who We Are
Founded in 2006, GlobeMed at FSU is one of 46 GlobeMed chapters working to improve the health of people living in poverty around the world. We partner with Alternative for Rural Movement (ARM) in Orissa, India to support access to women’s and maternal health, education for youth, and improved hygiene and santiation.
Our Partner - Alternative for Rural Movement (A.R.M.) // Orissa, India
The Alternative for Rural Movement currently serves 24,134 families of the Balasore district in the state of Orissa, India. ARM’s mission is to establish an equitable social order through motivation, facilitation and self activity among rural communities with emphasis on women and children in the sphere of health education, human rights, economy and rural leadership. To date, ARM has immunized 6,316 children, reduced the infant mortality rate from 657 to 397 for every 100,000 children born, and reduced the maternal mortality rate from 112 to 72 for every 1,000 pregnant mothers.
Our Project - $6,000 for women's health, educational resources for girls, and 17 latrines
This year, GlobeMed at FSU aims to raise $6,000 to support a Women’s Health and Sanitation project.
The project will fund:
- Pre- and post-natal care and medication for impoverished mothers at the ARM-run hospital ($1080)
- Bi-monthly gynecologist visits to the rural villages in which ARM works ($1440)
- The installation of 17 low-cost latrines for impoverished tribal families ($3230)
- The provision of furnishings and school supplies for classrooms for 100 high school girls ($250)
Get Involved
If you would like to learn more about GlobeMed at FSU, email us at fsu@globemed.org!
Contact
fsu@globemed.org
Partnered With
ARM
Orissa, India
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