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HEALTH HAS NO BORDERS
My name is Ana Cristina Sedas, I am a physician with experience working on improving access to culturally-sensitive healthcare for migrant communities in both Mexico and U.S. And I have started my studies for the Master of Medical Sciences in Global Health Delivery at Harvard Medical School.
I have been moved by stories of thousands of people that have to leave their homes to find a better and safer life for their family. Thousands of conversations have led me to see through the eyes of migrants their journey and the struggles they might face when trying to access healthcare.
I have had an extraordinary experience of working for the Latin American community through the Consulate of Mexico in Boston as well as volunteering my services to other Latin American Consulates, I travelled across New England states and heard the stories of thousands of hard-working migrant people who had to sacrifice their basic health needs for fear of being deported back to conditions of violence and poverty. Those who were lucky enough to receive health care, lived with the uncertainty on how they would continue to receive it if they were to be forcefully returned. At the same time, the conditions that migrants endure on their journey to their destination country and back leave their physical and mental health in extreme vulnerability.
This situation is similar in Mexico, when visiting Tijuana, one of the most migrant-transited border cities in Mexico. I witnessed how the current migration trends, which are continuously on the rise, surpasses the State and civil society’s ability to deliver healthcare.
Yet, despite these efforts important actions need to be taken.
Your help sharing this campaign has been translated into concrete actions. Harvard completed the amount I needed to start this Masters Program and awarded me the first year tuition.
However, I am still needing your help to guarantee I am able to finish my program.
The total cost of attendance for the second year is estimated at $60,107 USD , including living expenses. I have received enormous encouragement from experts on migration and health, friends, family, professors and people I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting. I have secured 10,000 USD from the Organization of the American States and will continue the process of scholarship and loan applications.
Your donations could really help and will be enormously appreciated!
Your support with 1000, 500, 100, 50 dollars will could help me by:
1. Complete tuition
2. Pay for a month's rent (which is expensive in Boston!)
3. Purchase my health insurance ('cause even doctors get sick sometimes)
4. Pay for school fees
If your finances are tight right now, by donating 20, 15, 10, 5 even 1 dollar could help me by:
1. Contributing to my monthly transportation card! (87 a month)
2. Help me with weekly groceries
3. Contribute to my education by purchasing the books I need
4. Helping me with utilities ( The winter is tough in Boston!)
Paying it forward:
With your support, I have been able to secure my first year. After considering your donations, previous scholarships and loans as well as covering my first year tuition, I have 1,718USD remaining and will be allocated to my second year (Total cost of attendance second year 60,107). At the beginning of the campaign I said that after completing cost for first year, I will allocate 90% of those funds to my second year and will donate 10% to a migrant shelter in Mexico. I am in communication with the shelter and will update you as soon as the transaction is completed.
Likewise, I remain committed to continue helping our migrant community while I study. I will continue to volunteer for the Consulates of Latin America in medical education seminars for migrants and continue using social media platforms to connect with the community.
If you felt inspired by this message please donate. If you are unable to donate at the moment, please share this message to friends, family, community organizations, local church, restaurants, social media, and join the movement for accessible and immigrant-friendly health care.
#HealthHasNoBorders
Here are some pictures that will give a little bit more insight on my work -
Ana Cris
Phots taken in Rhode Island, here I was giving a talk on the importance of reaching out for care.
This picture was taken as I was a Keynote speaker for the Health Equity and Leadership Conference at Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health. I spoke about my experience working with migrant communities in New England as well as called out the need to take action as healthcare professionals.
I was invited to give a short interview on the upcoming Hispanic-Latino Health Faire which I helped organize in collaboration with the Consulates of Mexico, Colombia and El Salvador.
This picture was taken at the Consulate of El Salvador in Boston while giving a talk on the importance of checking your blood glucose.
This picture was taken at one of Mexico City's temporary shelter in November 2018, I volunteered as a physician for migrants who were making their way to seek asylum at the U.S - Mexico border.
Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-cristina-sedas-13447bba/
Link to Harvard Medical School Global Health Delivery Program Alumni: https://ghsm.hms.harvard.edu/education/master-medical-sciences-global-health-delivery/students-alumni/mmsc-ghd-class-2021
Link to MPOWER Latino Scholarship announcement: https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/winners-of-lulf-mpower-awards/
Link to the Organization of the Americas Scholarship announcement: http://www.oas.org/en/scholarships/specaf_2019.asp
My name is Ana Cristina Sedas, I am a physician with experience working on improving access to culturally-sensitive healthcare for migrant communities in both Mexico and U.S. And I have started my studies for the Master of Medical Sciences in Global Health Delivery at Harvard Medical School.
I have been moved by stories of thousands of people that have to leave their homes to find a better and safer life for their family. Thousands of conversations have led me to see through the eyes of migrants their journey and the struggles they might face when trying to access healthcare.
I have had an extraordinary experience of working for the Latin American community through the Consulate of Mexico in Boston as well as volunteering my services to other Latin American Consulates, I travelled across New England states and heard the stories of thousands of hard-working migrant people who had to sacrifice their basic health needs for fear of being deported back to conditions of violence and poverty. Those who were lucky enough to receive health care, lived with the uncertainty on how they would continue to receive it if they were to be forcefully returned. At the same time, the conditions that migrants endure on their journey to their destination country and back leave their physical and mental health in extreme vulnerability.
This situation is similar in Mexico, when visiting Tijuana, one of the most migrant-transited border cities in Mexico. I witnessed how the current migration trends, which are continuously on the rise, surpasses the State and civil society’s ability to deliver healthcare.
Yet, despite these efforts important actions need to be taken.
Your help sharing this campaign has been translated into concrete actions. Harvard completed the amount I needed to start this Masters Program and awarded me the first year tuition.
However, I am still needing your help to guarantee I am able to finish my program.
The total cost of attendance for the second year is estimated at $60,107 USD , including living expenses. I have received enormous encouragement from experts on migration and health, friends, family, professors and people I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting. I have secured 10,000 USD from the Organization of the American States and will continue the process of scholarship and loan applications.
Your donations could really help and will be enormously appreciated!
Your support with 1000, 500, 100, 50 dollars will could help me by:
1. Complete tuition
2. Pay for a month's rent (which is expensive in Boston!)
3. Purchase my health insurance ('cause even doctors get sick sometimes)
4. Pay for school fees
If your finances are tight right now, by donating 20, 15, 10, 5 even 1 dollar could help me by:
1. Contributing to my monthly transportation card! (87 a month)
2. Help me with weekly groceries
3. Contribute to my education by purchasing the books I need
4. Helping me with utilities ( The winter is tough in Boston!)
Paying it forward:
With your support, I have been able to secure my first year. After considering your donations, previous scholarships and loans as well as covering my first year tuition, I have 1,718USD remaining and will be allocated to my second year (Total cost of attendance second year 60,107). At the beginning of the campaign I said that after completing cost for first year, I will allocate 90% of those funds to my second year and will donate 10% to a migrant shelter in Mexico. I am in communication with the shelter and will update you as soon as the transaction is completed.
Likewise, I remain committed to continue helping our migrant community while I study. I will continue to volunteer for the Consulates of Latin America in medical education seminars for migrants and continue using social media platforms to connect with the community.
If you felt inspired by this message please donate. If you are unable to donate at the moment, please share this message to friends, family, community organizations, local church, restaurants, social media, and join the movement for accessible and immigrant-friendly health care.
#HealthHasNoBorders
Here are some pictures that will give a little bit more insight on my work -
Ana Cris
Phots taken in Rhode Island, here I was giving a talk on the importance of reaching out for care.
This picture was taken as I was a Keynote speaker for the Health Equity and Leadership Conference at Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health. I spoke about my experience working with migrant communities in New England as well as called out the need to take action as healthcare professionals. I was invited to give a short interview on the upcoming Hispanic-Latino Health Faire which I helped organize in collaboration with the Consulates of Mexico, Colombia and El Salvador.
This picture was taken at the Consulate of El Salvador in Boston while giving a talk on the importance of checking your blood glucose.
This picture was taken at one of Mexico City's temporary shelter in November 2018, I volunteered as a physician for migrants who were making their way to seek asylum at the U.S - Mexico border.Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-cristina-sedas-13447bba/
Link to Harvard Medical School Global Health Delivery Program Alumni: https://ghsm.hms.harvard.edu/education/master-medical-sciences-global-health-delivery/students-alumni/mmsc-ghd-class-2021
Link to MPOWER Latino Scholarship announcement: https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/winners-of-lulf-mpower-awards/
Link to the Organization of the Americas Scholarship announcement: http://www.oas.org/en/scholarships/specaf_2019.asp
Organizer
Ana Cristina Silks
Organizer
Somerville, MA