Masters International at Rollins School of Public Health Global Done Local

MI at Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health Currently 32 Masters International students Currently 32 Masters International students Service–learning class facilitated by RPCVs throughout two year MPH program Service–learning class facilitated by RPCVs throughout two year MPH program Enter Peace Corps service after graduating Enter Peace Corps service after graduating

Our Model MI program modeled on two years of PC service MI program modeled on two years of PC service Integration of RPCVs and PC materials Integration of RPCVs and PC materials Local refugee organizations as “counterparts” Local refugee organizations as “counterparts”

Curriculum 1 st Semester2 nd Semester3 rd Semester4 th Semester Objectives Community Integration and Analysis Continued integration, discussion and planning Critical thinking, analysis of plan and actions Preparation for departure, transition and sustainability Class Examples PACA, Community Needs Assessment, Role of Volunteer in Development, etc. Freire methodology, Monitoring & Evaluation, etc. Round table discussions with local experts on sustainability and community development, etc. Discussions on integrating academic principles with PC methodology, etc.

Community Partners: “Counterpart Organizations” Refugee Women’s Network Fugees Family Refugee Family ServicesLutheran Services of Georgia Refugee Sewing Society

34 RPCVs enrolled in the MPH program at Emory 34 RPCVs enrolled in the MPH program at Emory 5 Peace Corps Fellows facilitating MI seminar and support the development of community partnerships 5 Peace Corps Fellows facilitating MI seminar and support the development of community partnerships 8 RPCVs involved as mentors volunteering to help run the program 8 RPCVs involved as mentors volunteering to help run the program 8 currently serving PCVs and former Emory MI 8 currently serving PCVs and former Emory MI PCV/RPCV Involvement

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