What this trip will mean to me

Hi everyone! My name is Emily Gentile, and I am an undergraduate student at the George Washington University. I am so excited to have been accepted to intern with the UVP this summer, and am looking forward to learning more about public health challenges and solutions in a real world setting. I am particularly passionate about health education as a sustainable public health intervention, and hope to participate in health education campaigns while in Uganda.

In Uganda I’ll be working to support programs that provide rural villages with health education and services. Uganda Village Project celebrated their 10 year anniversary last year, and in that time, they have worked in multiple villages to improve community health and well-being through access to services, health and behavior change education, and prevention information.

Uganda Village Project partners with other community-based organizations and local government to make sure that programs fit local needs and are sustainable for long-term success. As part of their program, they also invite 40 international and local interns to come to Iganga District each summer to help kick off programming and monitor activities. While I’m there, I’ll gain experience in public health, community education, and international development, all while helping the community members of a rural village in Iganga District.

I would greatly appreciate any donations! In addition to the program fee, I will also be paying for airfare, travel insurance, and a visa largely on my own, so I would appreciate any help you can provide. I also recommend looking at the website below for more information on all of the amazing things that the Uganda Village Project does for the community!

www.ugandavillageproject.org.

Thank you for considering!

Best,
Emily