"After receiving more than 1,400 applications for the COVID-19 Student Action Fund, CGI U is pleased to announce the 38 recipients of this award, representing 12 countries and 29 institutions of higher learning."
Of the 38 recipients, 5 George Washington University students have been selected. Congratulations, Diana Aguilera, Diing Manyang, Konstantin Mitic, Omar Negron-Ocasio, and Divya Rath!
- Diana Aguilera of George Washington University, Latino Immigrants and Telemedicine Approaches: Latio Immigrants and Telemedicine Approaches aims to improve COVID-19 health care services and policies for migrant populations in Washington, DC.
- Diing Manyang of George Washington University, We are the Kakuma: We are the Kakuma aims to provide Kakuma Refugees with access to masks, soap, and hand sanitizers in Kenya.
- Konstantin Mitic of George Washington University, COVID Mali: COVID Mali is a consortium of skilled engineers, professionals, and makers based in the U.S. and Mali who aim to provide much-needed PPE, specifically face shields and gowns, to 5,000 Malian health workers by utilizing 3D printing capabilities.
- Omar Negron-Ocasio of George Washington University, Remora: Remora will work with communities in Corozal, Puerto Rico to provide access to clean water in order to fight the pandemic and provide community trainings on managing the water filtration systems and protecting its water sources.
- Divya Rath of George Washington University, Global Guru: Global Guru provides free, online, live supplementary tutoring through an online video conferencing software to help bridge the gap between students and access to quality educational services during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, South Korea, India, and Australia.
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