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"></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/90.jpg" alt="Group photo of Auburn University representatives and representatives from Benin partner organizations."></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/89.jpg" alt="Dr. Quansah receiving stuffed animals donation"></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/85.jpg" alt="Outreach Global receives donations from Auburn United Methodist Church for 2023 Greece Service Learning Program."></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/86.jpg" alt="Outreach Global receives donations from Crawford United Methodist Church for 2023 Greece Service Learning Program."></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/81.jpg" alt="Participants walk in the Parade of Flags at the 2023 Global Community Day Festival."></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/82.jpg" alt="War Eagle Girls and the Auburn Plainsmen pose with Global Attire Showcase participants at Global Community Day Festival."></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/83.jpg" alt="2023 Global Community Day Festival attendees from the AU Association of Indonesian Students."></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/84.jpg" alt="AU Sonic Nation performs at 2023 Global Community Day Festival."></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/79.jpg" alt="Meeting with the Doctors of the World Executives, Anastasios Yfantis, the Operations Director; Aimilios Klimis, Assistant Project Officer; and Dr. Elizabeth Quansah, Director, AU Outreach Global."></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/80.jpg" alt="Balcony view of Greece landscape with housing."></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/77.jpg" alt="Woman speaking on a panel at an International Women's Day Conference."></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/78.jpg" alt="Six women and one man pose for a photo at an International Women's Day Conference."></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/66.jpg" alt="Dr. Elizabeth I. Quansah, Director, AU Outreach Global with Dr. Leslie A. Cordie, Associate Professor and Fulbright Core Scholar 2020-21."></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/67.jpg" alt="Dr. Elizabeth I. Quansah sharing global experience with Lafayette high school students."></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/68.jpg" alt="Dr. Elizabeth I. Quansah and Dr. Venus Hewing presenting Outreach Global portfolio to the principal of Lafayette High School."></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/70.jpg" alt="Dr. Elizabeth I. Quansah, Dr. Leslie A. Cordie, Dr. Jason Bryant, Dr. Chippewa Thomas, and Dr. Venus Hewing at Lafayette High School."></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/71.jpg" alt="Students and Staff of Valley High School."></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/72.jpg" alt="Dr. Elizabeth I. Quansah, Dr. Leslie A. Cordie, Dr. Jason Bryant, Dr. Chippewa Thomas, and Dr. Venus Hewing at Valley High School."></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/73.jpg" alt="Global arts and crafts showcase."></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/60.jpg" alt="Google Retail employee Anna Henderson in Dublin, Ireland with three other people. "></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/15.jpg" alt="Dr. Cook with MustBe Kpop group in front of Samford"></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/ghanaflags.JPG" alt="Students holding Ghanaian flags"></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/auburnflag2.jpg" alt="Group of people holding flag with Auburn University logo"></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/ghanacollage1.jpg" alt="Collage of Ghana trip."></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/ghanacollage2.jpg" alt="Collage of Ghana trip."></div> <div class="item"><img class="img-responsive homepageslideshow" src="images/slideshow/homepage/pharmacy.JPG" alt="Pharmacy staff and students working at clinic."></div> </div> </div> <a class="left carousel-control" data-slide="prev" href="#index_carousel" role="button" style="background:none;"> <span aria-hidden="true" class="glyphicon glyphicon-chevron-left"></span> <span class="sr-only">Previous</span> </a> <a class="right carousel-control" data-slide="next" href="#index_carousel" role="button" style="background:none;"> <span aria-hidden="true" class="glyphicon glyphicon-chevron-right"></span> <span class="sr-only">Next</span> </a> </div>  </div>  <div class="events-band container-fluid"> <div class="row equal">     <div class="cDate col-xs-6 col-md-3"> <div class="cMonth">March 8 - 15, 2025</div> <div class="cTitle">Maldives Global Healthcare Program with College of Pharmacy</div> <div class="cPlace"><i class="fas fa-map-marker-alt"></i>Maldives</div> </div> <div class="cDate col-xs-6 col-md-3"> <div class="cMonth">April 5, 2025</div> <div class="cTitle"><a href="https://www.auburn.edu/outreach/global/communityday.htm" target="_blank">Global Community Day Festival</a></div> <div class="cPlace"><i class="fas fa-map-marker-alt"></i>Auburn, AL</div> </div>  <div class="cDate col-xs-6 col-md-3"> <div class="cMonth">June 3 - 16, 2025</div> <div class="cTitle"><a href="https://auburn.edu/outreach/global/ghana-sb.htm" target="_blank">Ghana Service-Learning Program</a></div> <div class="cPlace"><i class="fas fa-map-marker-alt"></i>Ghana</div> </div> <div class="cDate col-xs-6 col-md-3"> <div class="cMonth">June 23 - 27, 2025</div> <div class="cTitle"><a href="https://auburn.edu/outreach/global/globalcamp.htm" target="_blank">GlobalConnect Camp</a></div> <div class="cPlace"><i class="fas fa-map-marker-alt"></i>Auburn, AL</div> </div> </div> </div>                 <div class="info-blocks-band container-fluid"> <div class="row display-flex"> <div class="col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="panel info-block panel-default"> <a href="https://www.auburn.edu/outreach/global/communityday.htm" target="_blank"> <div class="panel-heading redorange"> <img src="images/homepage/2023OutreachGlobalFestival.jpg" class="img-responsive" alt="Children walk in the Parade of the Flags at Outreach Global's second annual Global Community Day Festival."/> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="caption"> <h5 style="margin-top:5px;"><span class="redorangetext">Global Community Day Festival</span></h5> <p>The Global Community Day Festival is a day of bringing international and domestic communities together to learn and expirence global cultures through music, art, games, food, and more! Join the Office of Outreach Global on April 5, 2025 for its 4th annual Global Community Day Festival on Cater Lawn.</p> </div> </div> </a> </div> </div>  <div class="col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="panel info-block panel-default"> <a href="https://www.auburn.edu/outreach/global/ghana-sb.htm" target="_blank"> <div class="panel-heading redorange"><img src="images/slideshow/homepage/ghanaservicelearning.JPG" class="img-responsive" alt="Female nursing student pricks the finger of a man."/></div> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="caption"> <h5 style="margin-top:5px;"><span class="redorangetext">Ghana Service-Learning Program</span></h5> <p>Travel to Ghana in Summer 2025 with the Office of Outreach Global for an unforgettable 2-week service-learning experience. This intensive, hands-on program offers you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of local Ghanaians while also enriching your academic and personal life. In addition to the volunteering sessions throughout the program, you will also have the chance to immerse yourself in Ghanaian history and culture through organized museum visits and cultural excursions.</p> </div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="panel info-block panel-default"> <a href="step.htm" target="_blank"> <div class="panel-heading dkblue"><img src="images/homepage/stepnew.jpg" class="img-responsive" alt="Dr. Quansah speaking to a group of people."/></div> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="caption"> <h5 style="margin-top:5px;"><span class="dkbluetext">Success Through Entrepreneurship Program with Technology (STEP-TECH)</span></h5> <p>Auburn University’s Office of Outreach Global, in collaboration with the Harbert College of Business, presents the 2025 Success Through Entrepreneurship Program with Technology (STEP-TECH) to empower youth and female micro-entrepreneurs in Benin. The program aims to enhance participants' awareness of STEM careers and educational opportunities in the United States while improving their English language and entrepreneurial skills.</p> </div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <i class="fa-brands fa-facebook"></i> </div> </div>   <div class="dept-callout-band container-fluid"> <div class="row dept-callout" style="width: 100%;"> <div class="content_row"> <div class="carousel slide" style="background:none!important; width: 75%;" data-interval="8500" data-pause="hover" data-ride="carousel" id="testimonial_carousel"> <div class="carousel-inner" role="listbox"> <div class="item active"> <div class="content_container clearfix"> <div class="col-sm-8" align="center"> <h1 class="dept-overlay-heading">Student Voices</h1> <p class="dept-overlay-text">The mission of Outreach Global is to create opportunities for global engagement and contribution towards community development across the globe. The students we serve have provided reviews of their experiences as a testament to our exemplary services.</p> <p class="btn btn btn-white-litebluetext" role="button"><a style="color: #005075;" href="https://www.auburn.edu/outreach/global/programtestimonials.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Read More Student Voices</strong></a></p> </div> <div class="col-sm-4" align="center"> <p><i class="fa fa-comments fa-2x" aria-hidden="true"></i></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="content_container clearfix"> <div class="col-md-3" align="center"> <img class="img-responsive img-circle img-thumbnail" src="images/testimonials/tanzania/Kristen_Wilson.jpg" alt="Kristen Wilson"> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <p class="dept-overlay-text">Tanzania Service Learning Program 2024</p> <p class="dept-overlay-text">"I had the opportunity to engage with local communities and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and strengths within these communities. One of the most impactful aspects of the trip was working with the KN Youth. Helping them write resumes was very rewarding to me knowing that these resumes will help them on their future endeavors. The eagerness and enthusiasm of some of the students were inspiring." — Kristin Wilson, College of Education</p> <p class="btn btn btn-white-litebluetext" role="button"><a style="color: #005075;" href="https://www.auburn.edu/outreach/global/programtestimonials.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Read More Student Voices</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="content_container clearfix"> <div class="col-md-3" align="center"> <img class="img-responsive img-circle img-thumbnail" src="images/testimonials/tanzania/Lillian_Richardson.jpg" alt="Lillian Richardson"> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <p class="dept-overlay-text">Tanzania Service Learning Program 2024</p> <p class="dept-overlay-text">"My journey to Tanzania with my fellow Auburn students was an enriching experience for all who were involved and transcended mere tourism. Through exploration of the vibrant facets of Tanzanian culture, history, and aspirations, we fostered an environment of learning and engagement." — Lily Richardson, College of Education</p> <p class="btn btn btn-white-litebluetext" role="button"><a style="color: #005075;" href="https://www.auburn.edu/outreach/global/programtestimonials.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Read More Student Voices</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="content_container clearfix"> <div class="col-md-3" align="center"> <img class="img-responsive img-circle img-thumbnail" src="images/testimonials/tanzania/Noah_Gurley.jpg" alt="Noah Gurley"> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <p class="dept-overlay-text">Tanzania Service Learning Program 2024</p> <p class="dept-overlay-text">"One thing I liked was that we weren't just tourists but actively made a positive impact on the community. Two of my favorite activities were donating toys to a local orphanage and playing basketball with local students. Another part of the trip I enjoyed was how it brought total strangers from all walks of life together." — Noah Gurley, College of Engineering</p> <p class="btn btn btn-white-litebluetext" role="button"><a style="color: #005075;" href="https://www.auburn.edu/outreach/global/programtestimonials.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Read More Student Voices</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="content_container clearfix"> <div class="col-md-3" align="center"> <img class="img-responsive img-circle img-thumbnail" src="images/testimonials/tanzania/Daniel_Sullen.jpg" alt="Daniel Sullen"> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <p class="dept-overlay-text">Tanzania Service Learning Program 2024</p> <p class="dept-overlay-text">"Experiencing the Swahili culture, language, and customs offered a rich insight into East African history and traditions. The East African slave trade sites, such as Bagamoyo and Zanzibar locations, provided a poignant understanding of the historical injustices faced by African ancestors and offered a space for reflection and education." — Daniel Sullen, College of Education</p> <p class="btn btn btn-white-litebluetext" role="button"><a style="color: #005075;" href="https://www.auburn.edu/outreach/global/programtestimonials.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Read More Student Voices</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="content_container clearfix"> <div class="col-md-3" align="center"> <img class="img-responsive img-circle img-thumbnail" src="images/testimonials/lalahrosegreece23.jpg" alt="Warren “Stephen” Hill"> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <p class="dept-overlay-text">Greece Health Service Learning Program 2023</p><p class="dept-overlay-text">“The Auburn Outreach Global Medical trip in Athens Greece trip was an incredible experience that I won’t ever forget. It is certainly one of my top favorite moments in Auburn’s Nursing Program. I enjoyed getting to collaborate with students/faculty from the pharmacy, forestry, education, and biomedical science majors while serving abroad. This served as a great avenue for multidisciplinary communication with providers as well as therapeutic touch when interacting with the refugee population in Athens.” — Lalah Rose Hasbrouck, Nursing Student</p> <p class="btn btn btn-white-litebluetext" role="button"><a style="color: #005075;" href="https://www.auburn.edu/outreach/global/programtestimonials.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Read More Student Voices</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="content_container clearfix"> <div class="col-md-3" align="center"> <img class="img-responsive img-circle img-thumbnail" src="images/testimonials/emiliebrowngreece23.jpg" alt="Warren “Stephen” Hill"> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <p class="dept-overlay-text">Greece Health Service Learning Program 2023</p><p class="dept-overlay-text">“I enjoyed how one day we volunteered at a polyclinic, another day we conducted street work to provide medications and food and water to the homeless, and another day we traveled to a refugee camp to conduct free testing for sexually transmitted diseases among the refugees living at the camps. I would highly recommend this trip to upcoming students if they have the opportunity as it taught me so much not only about myself, but also about other healthcare departments.” — Emilie Brown, Nursing Student</p> <p class="btn btn btn-white-litebluetext" role="button"><a style="color: #005075;" href="https://www.auburn.edu/outreach/global/programtestimonials.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Read More Student Voices</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="content_container clearfix"> <div class="col-md-3" align="center"> <img class="img-responsive img-circle img-thumbnail" src="images/testimonials/eriindenenberggreece23 copy.jpg" alt="Warren “Stephen” Hill"> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <p class="dept-overlay-text">Greece Health Service Learning Program 2023</p><p class="dept-overlay-text"> “Something I continually found myself falling back on was a simple smile. Whether it was a child or an adult, they almost always smiled back with pure joy. Even though we did not have the commonality of our nationality or language, a smile is universal. At the end of the day, we all want to be loved, seen, and known, whether that is in Athens, Greece, or Auburn, Alabama. To be able to serve the communities in Athens, with our hands, words, ears, and smiles, was a blessing.” — Erin Denenberg, Nursing Student</p> <p class="btn btn btn-white-litebluetext" role="button"><a style="color: #005075;" href="https://www.auburn.edu/outreach/global/programtestimonials.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Read More Student Voices</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="content_container clearfix"> <div class="col-md-3" align="center"> <img class="img-responsive img-circle img-thumbnail" src="images/testimonials/kellerdunnamgreece23 copy.jpg" alt="Warren “Stephen” Hill"> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <p class="dept-overlay-text">Greece Health Service Learning Program 2023</p><p class="dept-overlay-text">“My favorite and most impactful memory was going to the refugee camps and walking around with people that live there. There was a little girl there who was 9 years old, and she spoke 5 different languages. She walked around with us and helped translate. She was so happy and joyful, even in her living situation.” — Keller Dunnam, Nursing Student</p> <p class="btn btn btn-white-litebluetext" role="button"><a style="color: #005075;" href="https://www.auburn.edu/outreach/global/programtestimonials.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Read More Student Voices</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="content_container clearfix"> <div class="col-md-3" align="center"> <img class="img-responsive img-circle img-thumbnail" src="images/testimonials/lucylawrencegreece23 copy.jpg" alt="Warren “Stephen” Hill"> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <p class="dept-overlay-text">Greece Health Service Learning Program 2023</p><p class="dept-overlay-text"> “The program helped me realize how thankful I am for all that I have and reaffirmed my desire of wanting to make a positive difference in people’s lives. I am going to look more into the humanitarian aspect of environmental crises. I hope to possibly work with more refugee camps in the future. I met two little girls who were seeking refuge from Iran and Iraq. Although, we did not speak the same language, those young girls left a permanent bittersweet imprint on my heart.” — Lucy Lawrence, COSAM Student</p> <p class="btn btn btn-white-litebluetext" role="button"><a style="color: #005075;" href="https://www.auburn.edu/outreach/global/programtestimonials.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Read More Student Voices</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="content_container clearfix"> <div class="col-md-3" align="center"> <img class="img-responsive img-circle img-thumbnail" src="images/testimonials/Warren-Stephen-Hill.jpg" alt="Warren “Stephen” Hill"> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <p class="dept-overlay-text">Ghana Healthcare Program 2020</p><p class="dept-overlay-text">"Taking this trip to Africa and seeing the different perspectives opened up a whole new view of life for me. Being able to provide basic healthcare to individuals who didn’t have access was very fulfilling and it made my heart truly happy. Every single person we treated had the biggest smile on their face and you could truly feel the appreciation radiating from them..." – Warren “Stephen” Hill, Nursing Student</p> <p class="btn btn btn-white-litebluetext" role="button"><a style="color: #005075;" href="https://www.auburn.edu/outreach/global/programtestimonials.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Read More Student Voices</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="content_container clearfix"> <div class="col-md-3" align="center"> <img class="img-responsive img-circle img-thumbnail" src="images/testimonials/Cara-Borowski.jpg" alt="Cara Borowski"> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <p class="dept-overlay-text">Ghana Healthcare Program 2020</p><p class="dept-overlay-text">"...Witnessing a woman get the prescription for glasses she never knew she needed, sharing the smile of a man who had walked six miles to see us, dancing with a mother when I told her that her child was healthy, and holding a sick infant in my arms while we rushed to get his fever down – these were all experiences I will never forget and would never have had if it weren’t for this trip. The people of Ghana have my heart forever – their smiles were infectious and their joy a bottomless well..." – Cara Borowski, Senior Nursing Student</p> <p class="btn btn btn-white-litebluetext" role="button"><a style="color: #005075;" href="https://www.auburn.edu/outreach/global/programtestimonials.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Read More Student Voices</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="content_container clearfix"> <div class="col-md-3" align="center"> <img class="img-responsive img-circle img-thumbnail" src="images/testimonials/Bobby-Tapley.jpg" alt="Bobby Tapley"> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <p class="dept-overlay-text">Ghana Healthcare Program 2020</p><p class="dept-overlay-text">"If you are looking to step outside of your comfort zone, to serve an underprivileged population internationally, Ghana is definitely the place to go. For me, it was such an incredible experience to volunteer where it is really needed. Being able to work alongside the Ghanaian people, in the local hospitals and villages, was life changing. The people of Ghana were amazing and it was very exciting to see how much they appreciated the service we were providing..." – Bobby Tapley, 4th Semester Nursing Student</p> <p class="btn btn btn-white-litebluetext" role="button"><a style="color: #005075;" href="https://www.auburn.edu/outreach/global/programtestimonials.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Read More Student Voices</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="content_container clearfix"> <div class="col-md-3" align="center"> <img class="img-responsive img-circle img-thumbnail" src="images/testimonials/Lakeisha-Logan.jpg" alt="Lakeisha Logan"> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <p class="dept-overlay-text">Ghana Healthcare Program 2020</p><p class="dept-overlay-text">"Ghana was an amazing experience. I was initially nervous because this was my first time on a plane and out of the country. Having the opportunity to visit Ghana was a true culture shock for me. Everyone was so nice and seemed to be truly happy. This trip was a true eye opener as well. I am very appreciative of having the opportunity to visit Cape Coast Castle. I’ve learned and read so much about the slave trade and how Africans were treated, but being in the exact location brought so many emotions..." – Lakeisha Logan, Nursing Alumni, 2018</p> <p class="btn btn btn-white-litebluetext" role="button"><a style="color: #005075;" href="https://www.auburn.edu/outreach/global/programtestimonials.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Read More Student Voices</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="content_container clearfix"> <div class="col-md-3" align="center"> <img class="img-responsive img-circle img-thumbnail" src="images/testimonials/Morgan-Blake.jpg" alt="Morgan Blake"> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <p class="dept-overlay-text">Ghana Healthcare Program 2020</p><p class="dept-overlay-text">"The 2018 outreach trip to Ghana opened my perspective to a new culture, different healthcare and ultimately the real meaning of joy and appreciation. Getting to experience and contribute to healthcare in Ghana is an experience that I will have forever. I was able to assist in a head to toe trauma assessment of a patient who was hit by a truck. She was unable to pay for a scan so the doctor had to rely on our assessment to provide treatment. I was truly inspired by the doctor’s and nurse’s ability to make the most of their resources to help their patients..." – Morgan Blake, 2nd Semester Nursing Student</p> <p class="btn btn btn-white-litebluetext" role="button"><a style="color: #005075;" href="https://www.auburn.edu/outreach/global/programtestimonials.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Read More Student Voices</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="content_container clearfix"> <div class="col-md-3" align="center"> <img class="img-responsive img-circle img-thumbnail" src="images/testimonials/2020/Shelby.jpg" alt="Shelby Pyron"> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <p class="dept-overlay-text">Ghana Healthcare Program 2020</p><p class="dept-overlay-text">"The Outreach Global trip to Ghana was truly a unique and inspiring experience. I was able to grow my nursing skills through valuable clinical experience and learned how to adapt in clinical situations where resources are limited. The people of Ghana were some of the friendliest I have encountered. Seeing a different way of life and the challenges faced by these communities opened my eyes to the privileges we take for granted..." – Shelby Pyron, Nursing Student</p> <p class="btn btn btn-white-litebluetext" role="button"><a style="color: #005075;" href="https://www.auburn.edu/outreach/global/programtestimonials.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Read More Student Voices</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="left carousel-control" data-slide="prev" href="#testimonial_carousel" role="button" style="background:none;"> <span aria-hidden="true" class="glyphicon glyphicon-chevron-left"></span> <span class="sr-only">Previous</span> </a> <a class="right carousel-control" data-slide="next" href="#testimonial_carousel" role="button" style="background:none;"> <span aria-hidden="true" class="glyphicon glyphicon-chevron-right"></span> <span class="sr-only">Next</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="events-band container-fluid"> <p class="h2 orange text-center"><strong>By the Numbers</strong></p> <div class="row equal"> <div class="col-xs-6 col-md-3" style="padding:10px 30px;"> <div class="text-center" style="border: 1px solid #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;"> <h4>2,527</h4> <p>global recipients of trainings and services</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-6 col-md-3" style="padding:10px 30px;"> <div class="text-center" style="border: 1px solid #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;"> <h4>12+</h4> <p>signed MOU's</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-6 col-md-3" style="padding:10px 30px;"> <div class="text-center" style="border: 1px solid #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;"> <h4>2,161</h4> <p>participants of OG's domestic programs</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-6 col-md-3" style="padding:10px 30px;"> <div class="text-center" style="border: 1px solid #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;"> <h4>10+</h4> <p>involved AU schools/colleges</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p class="last-updated">Last Updated: February 11, 2025</p>   <div class="row footer-wrap hidden-print"> <footer> <div id="department-bar"> <div class="container"> <div class="col-md-4 col-sm-4 col-xs-12" align="center"> <h4>CONNECT WITH OUTREACH GLOBAL:</h4> </div> <div class="col-md-3 col-sm-3 col-xs-4 col-xxs-12" align="center"> <p class="deptcontact"><i class="fa fa-phone-square fa-2x"></i>(334) 844-5716</p> </div> <div class="col-md-3 col-sm-3 col-xs-4 col-xxs-12" align="center"> <p class="deptcontact"><i class="fa fa-envelope fa-2x"></i><a href="mailto:outrglb@auburn.edu">outrglb@auburn.edu</a></p> </div> <div class="socialmedia col-md-2 col-sm-2 col-xs-4 col-xxs-12" align="center"> <a style="margin-top:7px;" id="instagram30" href="https://www.instagram.com/auoutreachglobal/" target="_blank"><span class="sr-only">Outreach Global Instagram link</span></a> <a style="margin-top:7px;" id="facebook30" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556342759829" target="_blank"><span class="sr-only">Outreach Facebook link</span></a> </div> </div> <div class="container" id="bluefooter"> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-12"></div> <div class="col-md-5 col-sm-5 col-xs-12"> <style> a.petrie { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; } </style> <br> <p style="line-height:25px;font-size:15px;">"...I believe in the human touch, which cultivates sympathy with my fellow men and mutual helpfulness and brings happiness for all" <br> — <a class="petrie" href="http://encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-2578" target="_blank">George Petrie</a>, <em>The Auburn Creed</em></p> </div> <div class="col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-12"></div> <div class="col-md-5 col-sm-5 col-xs-12"> <h4>Outreach Global</h4> <div class="contact-footer"> <i style="height:35px; width:16px;margin-left:3px; " class="fa fa-map-marker"></i> <p>116 O.D. 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