May 16, 2012 – 6:31pm
A global expert on breaking child poverty has shared his experiences with Medical Students.
The man has worked for Mother Theresa, and was influenced by Ghandi, and he says there is a lot we can do to help people in the cycle of child poverty.
http://www.ch9.co.nz/content/child-poverty-expert-shares-experiences-medical-students
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Wednesday 09 May 2012, 3:13PM
Dr. Sujit Brahmochary, the founder and director of the Institute for Indian Mother and Child (IIMC), an NGO based in South Calcutta, will tour New Zealand next week speaking at Medical schools and with various community groups on the importance of a multidimensional approach to breaking the cycle child [...]
MSGA (Medical Students for Global Awareness) is partnering with OraTaiao (NZ Climate and Health Council) for a campaign where medical students collaborate with doctors to meet MPs and educate them about the health effects of climate change.
It’s been internationally recognised that CLIMATE CHANGE is the biggest threat to public health in the 21ST century. [...]
At the 350 day of action, MSGA Dunedin held a lignite stall where members of the public were asked to write to a minister/member of parliament to demonstrate their concern and opposition to the proposals to mine and process lignite in the Mataura Valley, Southland. Below is a link to the media coverage of the [...]
The purpose of this document is to outline the reasons why the New Zealand government should not permit mining companies to proceed with the construction of lignite conversion plants and larger scale lignite mines in Southland, New Zealand.
Members of MSGA are deeply concerned about the threats global warming presents to not only the rare [...]
This year NZMSA and MSGA are working together to organise a national ‘Global Health Fortnight’ at medical schools around the country.
Join us for 2 weeks of thought-provoking workshops, competitions and parties all devoted to promoting global health issues.
We look forward to seeing you at our events!’
Auckland Tuesday 2nd August 1:00 pm Red [...]
Youths convene over transport issues
‘Central government is roadblocking the potential of Auckland’s public transport’ is the message from a group of young Aucklanders keen to make their voices heard at this year’s national elections.
Welcome to the website of Medical Students for Global Awareness. We are the largest social advocacy organisation for medical students in New Zealand. We look forward to bringing you Global Health Fortnight in August with NZMSA and our partner organisations.
We are proud to be a founding member of the 2050 Alliance and the Generation Zero Campaign. This adds to our partnerships with OraTaiao the New Zealand Climate and Health Coalition, the AMSA Global Health Committee, the Fiji Village Project, the Institute for the Indian Mother & Child, Medical Aid Abroad Programme and several other [...]
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