Building Healthy and Resilient Communities

Building Healthy and Resilient Communities

Building healthy and resilient communities depends on collaborative, community‑driven solutions that promote well‑being, equity, and sustainability. This session explores how community development and public health approaches work together to strengthen local capacity, foster social cohesion, and support positive health outcomes. Participants will examine innovative initiatives and partnerships that contribute to healthy communities and consider how experential learning via study abroad helps students learn to engage respectfully with communities and apply public health concepts in real‑world, cross‑cultural settings.