Global Bridges
Fundraising Event
When: Oct 17, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Alan Magee Scaife Hall, West Wing Auditorium (3550 Terrace Street, Room 3785 - Pittsburgh, PA 15261-1211)
Join us for an inspiring evening in support of the Global Health Residency and Research Program, a transformative partnership between the University of Pittsburgh and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu, Kenya. Together, we’re advancing surgical education and women’s health equity across borders.
Event Highlights
🎟 Tickets: $20 (includes appetizers & drinks)
🎷 Live Jazz by Matt Hill and Friends
📽 Film Screening highlighting the March 2024 Kenya Trip
🧺 Silent Auction featuring local & global baskets, artwork, and gift cards
🌐 Live Video Connections with Kenyan partners:
• Dr. Gregory Ganda, Kisumu County Minister of Health
• Dr. Jackton Omoto, Consultant OB/GYN, JOOTRH
🗣 Reflections from residents and faculty
🍷 Cocktail Reception with hors d’oeuvres
Why It Matters
The Global Health Residency and Research Program builds capacity in surgical education and research through long-term, collaborative partnerships. Funds raised will directly support:
- Resident and faculty travel to Kenya
- Surgical and clinical training at JOOTRH
- Mentorship and observerships for Kenyan trainees in Pittsburgh
- Collaborative research, simulation, and telemedicine
- Supplies, gynecologic equipment, and education tools
💙 100% of donations go directly to program costs.
Our Goal
Raise $30,000 to train 6 OB/GYN global health leaders and advance women’s health equity.
Together, we can build bridges in global health and create a future where women everywhere have access to safe, equitable care.
