684353 event 1756905264 1758721997 <![CDATA[Doctors Without Borders DIY Scrub Event: Self-Care & Global Health]]> Students will create their own DIY body scrub soap using natural ingredients, which serves as a creative and hands-on entry point for discussing health and wellness practices around the world. The event will include a brief educational presentation focusing on health care systems, cultural practices, and major public health challenges in two key regions: East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. The goal is to expose students to how health and wellness are approached differently across cultures, while also addressing global health disparities.

We will also tie in the work of Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) by highlighting a few countries where the organization is currently active. Selected examples include South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Afghanistan, and parts of East Asia, where issues such as access to clean water, infectious disease, maternal health, and mental health services remain urgent concerns.

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This event is a part of International Education Week (IEW) 2025, occurring September 29-October 3. Celebrate global learning, cultural exchange, and international collaboration and come join the fun!

]]> Join us for a hands-on learning experience as we explore the intersection of self-care and global wellness. At this hands-on event, participants will make their own DIY body scrub while learning how different cultures address global health issues.

]]> Leah Aranas
laranas3@gatech.edu

 

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