We believe that global health equity means ensuring all people, regardless of their location or identity, can lead healthy and fulfilling lives. It requires rebalancing power, addressing systemic injustices, and building systems that meet people’s needs locally and globally.
Our Mission
We bring people together globally across disciplines to co-create bold solutions that improve health where resources are limited.
Our Vision
We envision thriving communities where local solutions and global partnerships create sustainable health for all.
Strategic Themes
- Strengthening systems to improve health and health equity.
- Informing policy and programming related to the social determinants of health.
- Addressing environmental justice and climate vulnerability.
- Developing data science and technologies to advance health equity.
- Empowering women and communities as effectors of equitable health.
Center Members
Schools, colleges, and units engaged across 3 U‑M campuses
Partner institutions + organizations in 17 countries
An interdisciplinary approach
The University of Michigan has a long tradition of international engagement and individual global health programs that have often been centered within its numerous colleges and institutes. The Center for Global Health Equity aims to enhance the ongoing work of these existing efforts by fostering connectivity to increase cross-campus initiatives and programming. Global health leaders from across our academic units provided input to help define the Center's thematic priorities and overall approach to impact.
The Center brings together faculty, staff, and students from across the U-M community with external partners in pursuit of novel global health solutions that can positively impact individuals and communities in low- and middle-income settings. Inspired by a catalytic gift—matched by the university—from Dr. Tachi and Leslie Yamada, the Center focuses on collaboration for meaningful change.