Global Health and Climate Change Field Experience in Lima, Peru

Global Health and Climate Change Field Experience in Lima, Peru

Embark on a transformative journey with our Global Health and Climate Change Field Experience in Lima, Peru! The Global Health Institute is excited to partner with RISE and Partners in Health - Center for Global Health to offer this exciting opportunity.  During this intensive program, students will experience firsthand what it is like to work for one of the most renowned global health organizations in the world while engaging in experiential learning opportunities to better understand global health and climate change in Peru using a social justice and decolonization lens. Students will also have the opportunity to observe and participate in real public health interventions in different resilient communities around Lima, Peru. The program will culminate with a group project where students will actively apply public health knowledge to offer practical solutions impacting resilient communities in Peru.

Join us for an enriching experience that goes beyond the classroom, fostering a new perspective on the vital link between health and the environment.

Secure your spot today and be part of this impactful educational adventure!

Program Application Has Closed

Dates & Times

  • 3 weeks total: May 6 - 24, 2024
  • 2 online sessions pre-departure
  • 5-day course in Peru; 7 total travel days, May 12 - 18, 2024
  • 2 online sessions post-arrival

Benefits

  • Hands-on Experience
  • Skill Development
  • Enhanced Collaboration
  • Cultural Competence
  • Personal Growth
  • Real-World Problem Solving

Eligibility

  • Graduate and Undergraduate Students in Good Standing
  • All Majors Welcome
  • First-Generation and Post-Traditional Students are encouraged to apply

Cost

  • Approximately $4000, non-credit experience 
  • Cost includes airfare, 6 nights lodging, meals and local transportation
  • Fully funded spots available! Complete the Scholarship application today!

Questions?

Contact Us at ghi@arizona.edu