WHO WE ARE

The Equity Initiative is an exciting program to nurture and facilitate the development of an entire generation of health equity leaders (500+) over a twenty-year period.
WHAT WE DO

The Equity Initiative’s goal is to build a thriving and sustainable network of multi-sectoral actors to create a community for health equity in Southeast Asia and China.
OUR FELLOWS

Our 2018 cohort of 23 Fellows come from 10 countries throughout the region, working in government, NGO, academic and private sectors.
HOW TO APPLY

The online application for The Equity Initiative's 2019-2020 fellowship program is now open. If you're interested in becoming a Fellow, click below for more information.

Empowering The Next Generation Of Leaders For Health Equity
OUR PROGRAM
Health Equity
Equity Community
Health Equity Projects
Transformative Leadership Development

2021 Annual Forum: A Valuable Exchange in the Virtual Space
EI’s Virtual Annual Forum (VAF), held February 5-7, brought about 80 Fellows together for shared learning, an exchange of ideas and experiences, and a chance to build connections across cohorts. While the continuing impact of COVID-19 was a recurring...
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China Medical Board Announces the appointment of Dr. Barbara J. Stoll as President
Cambridge, MA, August 24, 2020. The Trustees of China Medical Board today announced the appointment of Dr. Barbara Joan Stoll as the next President of China Medical Board. Effective October 1, 2020 she will become President designate, and then Presid...
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Vignettes of Equity: A Glimpse into COVID-19 in Southeast Asia
Foreword What a year 2020 has been! The COVID-19 pandemic has truly been an eye-opening and life-changing event in all of our lives. As the pandemic has unfolded, members of the 2019 cohort of EI Fellows took it upon themselves to reflect on w...
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