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Community Engagement
How to Partner with MEWI
At the Myrlie Evers-Williams Institute for the Elimination of Health Disparities we believe that health equity is a shared responsibility. Are you or your organization interested in partnering with MEWI?
Our mission is to work collaboratively with community and healthcare organizations and academic institutions to address and eliminate health disparities. We invite individuals and organizations who share our vision to join us in this vital endeavor. Together, we can foster innovative solutions, enhance access to resources, and create sustainable change in our communities.
Our Goal Is Collaboration
MEWI seeks to work collaboratively with academic and community partners. These partnerships are voluntary and open to all who are committed to achieving a common goal.
Partnering with MEWI
There are many benefits to partnering with MEWI. As part of our collaborative approach, however, we also have requirements for our partners to help ensure we are moving MEWI and our efforts forward. If you are interested in partnering with us, be sure to review these benefits and requirements.
Community Benefits
- Review: Partners can present their research to MEWI's Community Advisory Board and connect with our Scientific Advisory Board.
- External Funding: MEWI and our partners can assist with research expertise.
- Facilitation: We can connect you with faculty conducting research in your areas of interest.
Community Requirements
- Recognition: Our community partners are encouraged to recognize MEWI and any associated staff or community members in public events or programming.
Faculty Benefits
- Facilitate Partnerships: We have a number of partnerships through which we can initiate or facilitate conversations about joint research interests to improve the impact of your research.
- Broader Impact Statements: We can help you articulate the broader impacts of your research and partner with communities to design plans for research applications.