GlobeMed at Rhodes College

GlobeMed at Rhodes College Established in 2006, AMOS is a non-profit, grassroots, organization dedicated to improving the health of poor and marginalized rural populations.

We strive to raise awareness about health inequity and provide monetary support to AMOS, our partner organization in Nicaragua while enabling college students to become aware of and use their privilege to empower those suffering from health inequities. OUR PARTNER

Name: AMOS Salud y Esperanza (A Ministry of Sharing Health and Hope)

Location: Based in Managua, AMOS serves the rural areas of Boaco

, Chinandega, Matagalpa, and the Southern Atlantic Autonomous Region of Nicaragua (La RAAS)

Key Fact: Over 50% of Nicaragua’s rural areas lack access to health care and essential medicines. Partner Overview: The lack of access to health care causes problems not only in cases of medical emergency but also contributes to the high incidence of preventable disease. They use the strategy of community based primary health care to increase health care coverage in areas with limited services. AMOS trains lay health workers in rural communities to manage and run their own community clinic, prevent and treat the most common illnesses, and work in community development to address the root causes of poor health such as access to safe water and sanitation. To ensure coverage of each community’s entire population, AMOS works with the Nicaraguan Ministry of Health to develop a primary health care system that combines traditional clinical services with community-based health promotion and disease prevention. Project Overview: For the last year, GlobeMed at Rhodes has partnered with AMOS to implement home water filtration systems in rural communities. Access to clean drinking water is a critical health issue in rural areas, and AMOS has made this a priority in their strategy for improving health outcomes. AMOS and GlobeMed have worked together to install BioSand filters in eight communities and this year we have begun the process of following up on the filter project. So far we have seen successful results in terms of a decrease in E. Coli counts in drinking water, reduction of diarrheal disease, and a near 100% user retention rate. GlobeMed at Rhodes will continue to focus on this project in the coming year. Impact: Through its Rural Health Care Program, AMOS has helped 20 communities (12,000 people) achieve access to effective and empowering health care. You can be a part of this impact! Check out the AMOS website here: www.amoshealthandhope.org

ANNUAL FINALS GIFT BASKET SALE! Treat yourself or a friend to a finals gift basket! We know this time is stressful so wh...
04/30/2021

ANNUAL FINALS GIFT BASKET SALE!

Treat yourself or a friend to a finals gift basket! We know this time is stressful so what better than a little gift with snacks, candy, gum, and other treats!

Gift baskets are $15 and you can include a note! Orders will be taken until May 2nd. Anyone who receives a kit will get an email regarding pickup. Pickup will be May 3-5 in Barrett Breezeway.

You can order a basket here- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCZPsIvDjNkNj3F-qDdfPh08YQncooXlGKDsJK6h_8blvLTw/viewform

All proceeds go to our grassroots partner, AMOS, proving clean water filters and basic health care to rural communities. If you are not buying a basket but will still like to donate, you can do so here- https://give.globemed.org/campaign/globemed-at-rhodes-college/c235894

03/22/2021

Happy World Water Day everyone!

Midterm season is upon us (yikes), but GlobeMed is here to make it a bit better! Midterms Gift Bags!!Order form open 3/1...
03/15/2021

Midterm season is upon us (yikes), but GlobeMed is here to make it a bit better! Midterms Gift Bags!!
Order form open 3/15-3/19
Pickup on campus 3/22-3/24
$7 per gift bag
Includes candy, stress relief goodies, a fun activity, and a surprise item!
Get yourself a bag, or surprise a friend. You can also add a personal message to be sent.

Order here- https://forms.gle/M3BzVmgsUU4rVkDP9

Each year GlobeMed @ Rhodes sends two students to Nicaragua for 8 weeks to work with our grassroots partner, AMOS. This ...
02/01/2021

Each year GlobeMed @ Rhodes sends two students to Nicaragua for 8 weeks to work with our grassroots partner, AMOS. This year, AMOS has offered two virtual internship positions that, while remote, will offer tremendous insight into the way AMOS serves its community and offer you real work experience. The internship will take place from Monday, May 31st to Friday, July 2nd (5 weeks). AMOS is still configuring what the day to day responsibilities will be, but it will be collaborative in nature. If you would like the perspective from previous GROW interns you can reach out to Shreya Visvanathan ([email protected]) and Vindhyaa Pasupuleti ([email protected]). We will communicate updates as we get them.

Applicants with Spanish proficiency are preferred as there will be more opportunities for Spanish speaking interns to participate in (meetings, data entry that is collected in Spanish, etc.) However, you may apply even if you do not have any Spanish proficiency.

Applications must be submitted by February 5th by 5 PM CST. If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out. You can email Teasha or Riya at [email protected] and [email protected]

Application link here: https://forms.gle/9e2VVUY2Qi4QVFuF7

Hello! We are expanding our GHU Team. If you are interested in helping GlobeMed plan super fun events next semester, fil...
01/15/2021

Hello! We are expanding our GHU Team. If you are interested in helping GlobeMed plan super fun events next semester, fill out the form in this link! If you have any questions, reach out to our GHU Coordinators, Vindhyaa and Priya via the emails in the flyer!
Link to apply: https://forms.gle/Kn8XDrdqrhNaujXa6

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: FINALS SURVIVAL KITS!!GlobeMed is having our annual finals survival kits fundraiser! As you can ...
12/02/2020

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: FINALS SURVIVAL KITS!!

GlobeMed is having our annual finals survival kits fundraiser!

As you can imagine, finals are a very stressful time for students. Our kits are intended to relieve a little bit of stress as well as act as a sweet surprise during this hectic week. Send support to your favorite Rhodes Student!

The kits will include sticky notes, a king-sized candy bar, a pack of gum, teabags, pencils and highlighters, bath bombs/facemasks, a variety combination of snacks (pop tarts, popcorn, chips, ritz crackers, etc.), a stress ball, and other fun surprises! If you would like, you may add a personalized note to add to the basket! The Finals Survival Kit will be $20.

Kits will be delivered to students during the week of finals (December 7-12th). Delivery to Memphis will be free of charge, but we can also ship these packages for a small shipping fee and you will receive a tracking number!

If you would be interested in surprising a Rhodes student with a Finals Survival Kit, please fill out this google form.

https://forms.gle/URuejz3McrjHkfDx8

After we receive your filled out form, we will venmo request you for payment. Venmo is our preferred method of payment, but if you need to pay with a credit or debit card please list that in the form and we will contact you to finalize payment. The last day to order a basket will be December 5th.

If you cannot purchase a basket, but would still like to donate, please do so at https://www.classy.org/campaign/globemed-at-rhodes-college/c235894

As always, all donations go to our grassroots partner, AMOS, to provide clean water and health care to rural communities in Nicaragua.

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! If you are able, please consider donating to help us reach our goal of $300 this Giving Tues...
11/30/2020

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! If you are able, please consider donating to help us reach our goal of $300 this Giving Tuesday.

GlobeMed at Rhodes fundraises $10,000 each year for our grassroots partner, AMOS Health + Hope. Every dollar raised goes towards providing clean water and basic health care to rural communities in Nicaragua.

Here is why donating now is more important than ever-
🇳🇮 30% of Nicaraguans live in poverty and COVID-19 has exasperated this.
🇳🇮 On top of COVID-19, Nicaragua has been hit by TWO category 4 hurricanes.
🇳🇮 Nicaragua is currently in a sociopolitical and economic crisis.

AMOS has continued their efforts despite everything in their way to continue providing for Nicaraguans in need. The $10,000 We raise truly does save lives. We hope you can help us in this cause!

You can donate on our classy page (in the comments), or straight to our Venmo ().

Support AMOS through GlobeMed at Rhodes College by purchasing a Care Package! You can order a Fall-themed Care Package o...
11/09/2020

Support AMOS through GlobeMed at Rhodes College by purchasing a Care Package! You can order a Fall-themed Care Package or a Self-Care Care Package for a friend, classmate, or for yourself! It’s only $25 (plus shipping if outside of Memphis) and all of the proceeds go to our non-profit partner, AMOS Health and Hope in Nicaragua. The Order Form is open NOW until Sunday 11/15 at midnight. Be sure to share with friends and family!

Order Form Link:
https://forms.gle/wF9gzHgpDdk6uYaK9

Address

2000 N Parkway
Memphis, TN
38112

Website

http://www.amoshealthandhope.org/

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