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Harvard College

Global Health and Leadership Conference

Founded in 2017 by Harvard alumnus Paul Lewis, the Global Health and Leadership Conference at Harvard promotes student engagement with global health topics by bringing together Harvard faculty, students, and guests to educate and mentor high school students. The conference encourages students to tackle issues in their local community by conducting evidence-based, cost-effective interventions that are impactful, sustainable, and reproducible initiatives. The conference hopes to help students make a difference and grow as civically minded leaders for the future.

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Conference Highlights

Harvard Global Health Institute

The Harvard Global Health Institute is an invaluable sponsor of the conference.

Speakers

Hear from leaders such as Harvard professors, CEOs, and physicians talk about global health topics.

Harvard's campus

Enjoy a weekend on Harvard's beautiful campus. See famous sites including the John Harvard Statue, Widener Library, and the Charles River.

Community Projects

Students lead an evidence-based intervention, write a report published in our booklet, and present their work at the conference.

Case Study Competition

Students work as a team to write a report evaluating a global health issue and give a presentation at the conference.

Narrative Presentations

A new addition for 2021 that expands to the medical humanities to understand and share the stories of others in a medical context. Students can compete in 2 categories: Writing and Video.

Research Projects

A new addition for 2021 that extends to the data aspect of global health to expand on our understanding of health in different contexts. Students can compete in 2 categories: Comparative Analysis and Literature Review.

Conference Exam

A new addition for 2021 that extends to the academic aspect of global heatlh. Available for grades 9, 10,& 11 students.

Network

Make lasting friendships and connections: meet diverse students from around the world, collaborate with others, and have a Harvard student mentor for your community project.

Learn About Global Health

Through the GHLC, you will have the opportunity to learn from Harvard affiliates about many areas of global health.

Impact Communities

Students are paired with a Harvard student mentor to help guide students in creating evidence-based and cost-effective community interventions.

Grow as a Leader

Our students engage with projects that help them develop the confidence and skills that are necessary to be a successful leader.