GHMe participated in the first Student Leadership Conference (SLC) organized by the University of Toronto Global Brigades chapter January 8-10th, 2016. The conference brought together other chapters across Canada to learn from each other and share updates about what is happening within Global Brigades and to plan the year ahead. It was also a great opportunity to discuss important global health issues as they pertain to philanthropic work. Through the conference we engaged in

Last November, I had the opportunity to attend the World Healthcare Forum in The Hague, the Netherlands. The World Healthcare Forum aims to identify the major needs, best practices, and ways forward in organising better, more sustainable, and more accessible healthcare worldwide. The conference was organised by some of the GHMe people, and was aimed mainly at students and young professionals. Furthermore, many representatives from government, academia, and NGO’s were present,