mentor for students wishing to pursue advanced health economics projects.
“The work of Dr. Khowaja and his colleagues at MUST will have a lasting impact,” said Nancy Gallini, AWB Executive Director. “The dedication and expertise of our volunteers is AWB’s most valuable resource. The collaborative work between these academics to build new programming will ensure that students in the program at MUST will graduate with vital skills to prepare them for future challenges.”
Reflecting on his volunteer time through AWB, Khowaja would recommend other Brock faculty members give the experience a try.
“This experience helped build bridges between institutions and highlighted Brock’s reach — not just in Niagara and across Canada, but globally,” said Khowaja. “Through this project, we also received valuable feedback from Uganda that is helping us refine the health economics models we use in Canada. It’s a reciprocal process where both sides learn and grow.”
AWB is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening universities in low- and middle-income countries through volunteer-led projects focused on providing training for local experts and conducting research that is essential for national development.
Brock is a member of AWB’s network of Canadian institutions, enabling its faculty and staff to propose and participate in the organization’s capacity-building volunteer projects worldwide.
Brock International will be sharing the AWB’s next call for proposals on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Proposals must work to improve and expand higher education in low- and middle-income countries and aim to develop those countries’ own leaders and experts. The deadline for proposals is Friday, Nov. 8.
Faculty members interested in submitting a proposal or looking for more information should contact Cecilia Garcia-Vega, Project Officer, International Partnerships at Brock International, or visit the Academics Without Borders website.
