Education and Research
Consultation and Technical Workshops Services
- Strategic Planning and Organizational Development: Offering workshops on strategic planning, organizational development, and governance structures to equip nonprofit leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage and lead their organizations.
- Fundraising and Resource Mobilization: Providing workshops on fundraising strategies, donor cultivation, grant writing, and resource mobilization techniques to help nonprofit leaders secure funding and sustainably support their programs and initiatives.
- Program Evaluation and Impact Assessment: Conducting workshops on program evaluation methodologies, performance measurement, and impact assessment frameworks to enable nonprofit leaders to assess the effectiveness and impact of their
programs and make data-informed decisions. - Leadership Board Development and Capacity Building: Develop leadership development programs that focus on building leadership competencies, fostering collaboration and teamwork, and cultivating a culture of innovation and continuous learning within nonprofit organizations.
Health Awareness Initiatives
Women’s Menstrual Research
Tanzania Women’s Menstrual Internship Research Program
Sojourn Project II’s Health Awareness Initiative addresses critical health disparities and promotes equity in underserved communities. As part of this effort, senior Public Health Education majors from UNCG are conducting groundbreaking research on menstrual cycle discrimination and deprivation in Kenya. Their work focuses on understanding the social, cultural, and economic barriers that contribute to menstrual inequity, aiming to develop sustainable solutions that empower women and girls. By spotlighting the systemic challenges faced by individuals in accessing menstrual health resources, this initiative seeks to dismantle stigma, advocate for policy changes, and foster global awareness about the intersection of health and human rights.
UNCG Public Health Education Interns
Shakira Boone
Shakira Boone is a senior Public Health Education major at UNC Greensboro. Passionate about community wellness, she aspires to lead a nonprofit focused on holistic health resources. A recipient of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, she studied abroad in East Africa, expanding her cultural perspective. As she nears graduation, Shakira remains dedicated to public health, cultural competency, and making a lasting impact on her community.
Nizaya Pitts
Nizaya Pitts, a senior at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro majoring in Public Health Education. Her dedication to public health, advocacy, and community service is reflected in her roles as Social Media Chair for the Black Student Union, Health Committee Chair for the National Council of Negro Women. She has earned Bronze and Silver distinctions in UNCG’s Spartan Leadership Challenge and is a certified Peer Educator. With a passion for travel, leadership, and service, she aspires to bridge health education gaps and drive meaningful change in underserved communities.
Civic Engagement Education
