The mission of the Division of Global Health & Human Rights is to care for the world’s most vulnerable by developing and facilitating health-care delivery, research, education, and capacity-building initiatives
Initiative to End Slavery
The Initiative to End Slavery (IES) is a multi-stage project designed to address the devastating effects of sex trafficking on women and girls.
Initiative to End Child Malnutrition
For less than $1 a day, we are working to create a model malnutrition program in rural Uganda that will train health workers and improve outcomes for children.
Collaborative for Medical Education in Southern Sudan
As Southern Sudan moves towards self-determination, it is focused on post-conflict reconstruction including revitalization of the health sector.
Low Cost, High-Yield Technologies
By introducing - and evaluating - low cost, high impact technologies in underserved areas of Africa, we are working to improve the course of clinical management.
Inititiative for Peace Creation
The Initiative for Peace Creation (IPC) applies rigorous scientific thinking to the question, "How can we measure peace?"
Southern Sudan Maternal, Newborn, and Child Survival Initiative
We are working to reduce maternal and child mortality by training frontline health workers on care for pregnant women, newborns, and young children across Southern Sudan.
Global Health Partnerships
The Division of Global Health and Human Rights actively partners with other departments of the MGH in order to extend its capacity in global health


