Global Health Equity at Western University

Map of the world with pins in various locations

Global Health Equity is a Signature Research Area of Western University.

Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion

Bringing communities together to collaboratively identify, research, understand, and address 'wicked problems' that prevent access to justice, health, and belonging for all people.


Health Equity in Context: Local Solutions for Global Problems

The "Health Equity Interdisciplinary Development Initiative" (known as "HEIDI") is a 3-year project in collaboration with Rwanda’s University of Global Health Equity and the Rwanda Psychological Society.

Africa Institute

The Africa Institute at Western University was created to advance scholarship related to African societies. The Institute is an interdisciplinary entity with the participation of many faculty members, staff and students from across campus.