
Public Health Integration & Engagement Coordination
International Education Peace Volunteers (IEPV) originated as a peacebuilding and conflict-resolution initiative rooted in intercultural dialogue, cultural humility, and behavioral science. The program is IDI-informed and designed to build skills in:
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Cultural humility
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Intercultural awareness
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Collaborative negotiation
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Conflict resolution
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Community healing
From a public health perspective, this work supports violence prevention, addressing both:
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Hard violence: war, discrimination, structural oppression
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Soft violence: exclusion, microaggressions, cultural misunderstanding
IEPV aligns with core public health goals:
prevent harm, promote well-being, enhance psychological safety, and strengthen social cohesion.
Current Program Components
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IDI assessments + debriefs
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Cultural humility and active listening training
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Weekly small-group dialogue sessions
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One-on-one cross-cultural conversations
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Ongoing reflective writing
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Multi-tiered lifelong learning & service certification model
Public Health Relevance
Participants and professionals have identified value in:
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Mental health and emotional well-being
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Trauma-informed practice
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Health equity and access
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Workforce development
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Community-based prevention of stigma and interpersonal conflict
Goals for Public Health Integration Coordination
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Highlight and reinforce the program’s public health foundation
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Communicate IEPV as a public health initiative to wider audiences
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Attract students, professionals, and public health institutions
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Create pathways for applied public health learning
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Demonstrate how dialogue, humility, and peacebuilding support public health outcomes
Tasks for the Public Health Integration Coordination Team
Framing & Messaging
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Emphasize violence prevention as public health
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Explain how IEPV addresses cultural and social determinants of health
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Translate program goals into prevention science and health equity language
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Create public-health-oriented summaries, visuals, and talking points
Outreach & Engagement
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Build relationships with public health schools, faculty, and student groups
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Promote IEPV as a practicum/APEX site
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Host sessions such as “Peacebuilding as Prevention: A Public Health Approach.”
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Develop materials for career services and academic advisors
Strategy Development
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Integrate IEPV into the public health education ecosystem
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Map work to frameworks like SDOH, trauma-informed care, CDC prevention strategies
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Explore partnerships with health departments and nonprofits
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Expand involvement in health equity and community wellness initiatives
Program & Curriculum Development
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Align dialogue content with public health learning objectives
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Create public-health-focused tracks (e.g., Dialogue for Health Professionals)
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Build modules on humility, bias, structural violence, and mental well-being
Impact & Storytelling
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Collect data and reflections illustrating public health impact
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Produce case studies, infographics, or impact briefs
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Highlight outcomes such as reduced isolation and improved empathy
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Support micro-credentials/badges for public-health-aligned participation
Innovation & Growth
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Develop a public health fellowship or leadership track
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Connect with mental health and peacebuilding networks
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Partner with behavioral health or community wellness organizations
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Explore CE/CME opportunities for healthcare professionals
Desired Outcomes
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IEPV’s public health origins and impact are clearly communicated
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The program is recognized as a valuable training and leadership resource
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Increased participation from public health students and professionals
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Expanded reach and deeper relevance across the public health field
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Continued grounding in the mission of intercultural peacebuilding



