University of Global Health Equity, Rwanda

Description of Elective Experience: 

The student will design and deliver a module on Food Security for 12 Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) in One Health students at the University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda. This 5 credit Food Security module will examine the complex global problems of food security, food safety and sustainable agriculture. Students will learn about sustainable food systems and how we can feed our growing population, while preserving and natural resources for future generations. Students will also learn about food safety, particularly in our interconnected world. How to engage academics, government and industry to solve food security will highlight the importance of a One Health approach

Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?: 

40 hours per week Monday through Friday.

Supervisor: 
Dr. Phaedra Henley
Website: 
ughe.org
Contact email: 
Address: 
KG 7 Ave
PO Box 6955
Kigali
Rwanda
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40