Keio Students’ Initiative on Healthcare in Africa has been focusing on studying global health and the medical system/health situation in Africa. From 2012 to 2017, we travelled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo every summer to promote healthcare with people in the DRC. We conducted health checkups and healthcare workshops at a primary school in the DRC. During the pandemic, we were unable to travel, but stayed connected to our contacts overseas through social media. We organized virtual classes focusing on wellbeing and health for the children at the orphanage we work with. Last year (2023), we finally travelled to Zambia for the first time after the pandemic. We conducted our usual health activities, including healthcare workshops on physical and mental health and public survey. We usually have a weekly meeting at Shinanomachi Campus along with study sessions. We also plan to visit Zambia this year, and continue to broaden our activities and connections domestically. For those who are interested in our group, please feel free to contact us. Our door is always open!
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Activity Information
Activity Days
Sat / Other
mtgYes before traveling.
Activity Locations
Shinanomachi / Other
Activity Base
Shinanomachi (club room)
Yearly Schedule
Spring (Apr. - Jun.)
Study session, travel preparation, welcome party for new students, pre-departure social gathering
Summer (Jul. - Sep.)
Travel to Zambia, study session
Autum (Oct. - Dec.)
Study session, post-trip debriefing session
Winter (Jan. - Mar.)
Follow-up party, OBOG meeting
Busy Period
Around May-August
*In addition to the annual schedule, various events can be held based on ideas from club members.
About Members
Number of Members
17 people
Number of Members by Years
2nd year: 2 people
3rd year: 1 people
4th year: 11 people
5th and 6th years: 3 people
Number of Members by Campuses
Hiyoshi / Mita / Yagami:1 people
SFC:1 people
Shinanomachi:11 people
Shiba Kyoritsu:4 people
Gender Ratio
Male:Female = 29:71
Ratio of Joining Multiple Clubs
100%
Costs
Admission Cost
None
Yearly Cost
None
Instrumental Cost
None
Training Camp Cost
None
*Travel expenses apply. The amount to be paid varies each year depending on the number of people traveling and scholarships.
Information of Admission
Admission Limit
There is no deadline for membership, but if you wish to travel this year, please join by late April.
Admission Condition
We plan to ask you to submit a statement of your reasons for applying.
Accept Non-newcomers
Possible
How to Join
Contact your contact