Center for Global Health and International Development
Vision
A leading hub that advances medical education and humanitarian healthcare by connecting diaspora expertise, academic excellence, and real-world impact in crisis-affected regions.
Mission
To strengthen medical education and humanitarian healthcare by mobilizing diaspora expertise and bridging training, research, and field practice.
Our core values
At the heart of our work in the Center for Global Health & International Cooperation stand values that guide every decision, partnership, and initiative we lead:
- Excellence
We seek the highest academic, ethical, and professional standards in education, research, and practice. - Equity
We believe in fair access to healthcare, education, and opportunities — especially for underserved and crisis-affected communities. - Collaboration
We foster partnerships between local institutions, diaspora professionals, academia, and humanitarian actors. - Integrity
We act with honesty, transparency, and responsibility in all our engagements and research. - Innovation
We embrace new ideas, digital tools, and creative approaches to solve complex health and humanitarian challenges. - Impact
We are driven by outcomes that create measurable improvements in medical capacity, health systems, and community resilience.
Goals
Executive summary
The FIA Center will serve as an academic humanitarian bridge connecting education, practice, and partnerships to strengthen medical capacity in crisis-affected regions. It aims to position FIA as a regional leader in humanitarian medical education and cooperation.