GlobeMed at University of Denver

Who We Are // GlobeMed at University of Denver

-Founded in 2011, GlobeMed at the University of Denver is one of 46 GlobeMed chapters working to improve the health of people living in poverty around the world. We are partnered with Buddhism for Social Development Action in Kampong Cham, Cambodia whose programs range from education and vocational training for vulnerable children to working for the government to develop democracy, to assisting drug users and people living with HIV/AIDS.

Our Partner // Buddhism for Social Development Action (BSDA) in Kampong Cham, Cambodia

-Buddhism for Social Development Action was founded in 2005 by seven Buddhist Monks who were frustrated that the local monks were preaching altruism in theory but did not employ it. Although led mainly by Buddhist monks, BSDA maintains religious neutrality and aims to improve communication between the various religious groups in Cambodia. The organization has a wide variety of projects ranging from agriculture and livelihood improvement to improving basic education.

Our Project // #3,000 for a fishing and gardening income generation project for HIV+ individuals

-This year, our goal is to raise $3,000 to support a fishing and gardening project for people living with HIV/AIDS. This money will provide fish ponds and gardens to 36 households living with HIV/AIDS. The goal of this project is to provide a minor source of income to the patients, in addition to a means of feeding themselves and their families. Vandong Thorn, the director of BSDA says that when people constantly have things handed to them, they are provided with little motivation to help themselves. The fishing and gardening project will be a sustainable method toward independence and self sufficiency.