Students for Global Health Plymouth

11/05/2022

The SfGH AGM is tomorrow at 7pm! There are still positions available, so if you’re interested in joining our new committee, please check out the event page for role descriptions and to find a google form to express interest. Feel free to message current committee with any questions about the roles!

Students for global health is a network of societies across the UK, that cares about education and advocating for global health equality, students from all courses are welcome, just bring your passion and ideas. You can find more information about us on the SfGH website and social medias.

We look forward to meeting everyone tomorrow!

10/05/2022

Students for Global Health Plymouth are recruiting for our 2022/23 committee!! We are looking for students from all courses and backgrounds who are passionate about global health!

We are a student network and registered charity tackling global and local health inequalities through education, advocacy and community action.

If you have any questions about roles, or being a committee member then please feel free to send us a message.
If you'd like to run for a position then please send us (plymouth@studentsforglobalhealth.org) a few words about yourself, letting us know which position you'd like to apply for and why, and be prepared to speak for 1-2 mins at the AGM about why you'd like the role!

See you at the AGM!
(Zoom link to be posted on the day, more details are on the Facebook event page)

03/04/2022

AGM announcement! 📣🌍✨

Students for Global Health Plymouth will be holding our AGM on the 27th April! If you are interested in global health and would like to be a part of next years committee, this is your chance to apply for a role, which will allow you to shape the society next academic year!

Role details and an event page will be published soon, in the meantime please consider which role(s) you might like to be considered for, and what you envision for SfGH 2022/23!!

Committee positions are open to any student with an interest in global health, from any course. Feel free to message me or any of our current committee for further details.

We look forward to hearing from all applicants! 🌍

11/03/2022

**DONATION DROP OFF FOR UKRAINE**

Collection by UPSU- here are the details:

With the current events occurring in Ukraine, many have been affected in a way that most of us (hopefully) haven't been affected before. The situation is dire and many people have had to flee everything they knew in order to protect themselves.

There are currently many charities working with providing aid to Ukraine and the surrounding countries helping refugees. Nova Poshta is a Ukrainian postal and courier service and has said that they would send humanitarian aid to those charities from their international warehouses, free of charge.

This is where we can support. Below is a list of items currently needed the most and we are collecting them to send to charities to help.

Medical:

- Plasters

- Bandages

- First aid kits

- Pain killers, paracetomol, aspirin, ibuprofen and stronger over the counter tablets

- Gauze

- Torniquets

- Antiseptic creams/wipes

- Wound disinfectants



Hygiene products:

- Body wash

- Shampoo

- Toothbrushes

- Toothpaste

- Nappies

- Baby wipes

- Personal hygiene products: pads, tampons, etc.

- Soap



On the 22nd and 23rd March we will be collecting these items from the Hive from 10-5. If anyone is also able to, we would really appreciate any donations to help with transportation to Nova Poshta's warehouse which is located in Southampton. There will be a box in the Hive clearly labelled for people to donate items. Please hand medication to a member of staff instead of dropping them in the box.

Thank you in advance and if you have any questions please email volunteer@su.plymouth.ac.uk

11/02/2022

📢 Applications are open to the SfGH Climate and Health National Working Group!
Passionate about climate change? Apply here ➡️ https://forms.gle/57Hau7hGB6GSgBzN7
🌎 The group is made of students from a range of backgrounds coming together to campaign for climate and health justice - our work so far has taken us to , seen partnerships with leading climate organisations and much more.
There are plenty of plans in the pipeline, just a few include a refugee and climate campaign and race and climate justice!
All students are welcome to apply - no prior experience is needed
⏰ Deadline: 20/3/22 at 11:59
✉️ Please get in touch at coordinatedtheme@studentsforglobalhealth.org if you have any questions!

10/02/2022

You're invited to a night of mystery, meyhem and music! Students for Global Health and are coming together to bring you a jazz age jeopardy themed murder mystery night! Who will the murderer be?

Click interested on the Facebook event if you would like to come, or message us here, and we will be confirming with you nearer the time, to ensure everyone has a role on the night! The dress up theme is 20s 🕴💃

We look forward to seeing you there!

24/01/2022

BECOME AN ANTIBIOTIC ALLY AGAINST ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR)

for Global Health is teaming up with various organisations including the to Prevent Antibiotic Resistance amongst several others to bring you a training programme which will give you transferable skills and knowledge about AMR as well as giving you the opportunity to support the valuable work of these organisations.

Over 6 weeks in Spring 2022 you will be trained whilst working in a team of students across the UK on a designated project area fighting AMR, ranging from creative communication to policy, education and fundraising. You will be committing to around 2-3 hours of work a week which will include training for your chosen project and feedback sessions with mentors and achieve a certification at the end. All the sessions will take place online.

Fill in this application from to join the training programme:
https://forms.gle/Ba69GnXfKjFNJPF9A
Please note that filling in this application form is a commitment to participate, however does not guarantee a place on the programme.
You can make a real difference, build your skills, and become an Antibiotic Ally Against AMR today!

If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us: amr@studentsforglobalhealth.org
Look out on our social media for our exciting collaborations coming up.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMRnationalgroup/
Twitter:
Website: https://amrworkinggroup.wixsite.com/website1

FAQ
What is antimicrobial resistance?
Common infections and injuries that were once easily treatable are becoming more dangerous and killing once again. This is because of drug-resistant infections which are undermining modern medicine.
Read more about antimicrobial resistance here: https://www.who.int/.../detail/antimicrobial-resistance
Who can join the programme?
The programme is primarily aimed at undergraduate students at UK universities. However, if you are interested in joining the programme but not sure whether you fall into this category please do get in touch with us, we would still love to hear from you.

24/01/2022

🌍 Message from our Climate Change and Health coordinated theme team! 🌍

Let me guess - your new year’s resolution for 2022 was to get involved in an exciting movement working for climate and health justice?

Perfect!

On Monday 24th January, we’re running our first Health for a Green New Deal welcome call of 2022. This is the place to be if you’re interested in finding out more about the campaign: what we’re calling for, our strategy to win and how you can get involved.

Whether you’re brand new to Health for a Green New Deal and want to get stuck in, or have been involved for a little bit but feel like you need a refresher on what it’s all about, join us on Monday 24th from 7 to 8.30pm!

Hopefully see you there!

Interested in getting involved in Health for a Green New Deal? Join us for our welcome call to find out everything you need to know about our plan to build unstoppable social pressure for a transformative Green New Deal.