Partnership in Action: The Grenada–Ann Arbor Exchange Learning Labs

Open to the U-M Community.

The University of Michigan School of Public Health Public Health Practice & Global Engagement team has organized a series of events over two days to bring our Grenadian partners to campus for a reciprocal, practice-oriented exchange. This is in collaboration with the Public Health Action Support Team, Region V Public Health Training Center, School of Information Engaged Learning Office, LSA Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, School of Nursing Office of Global Affairs, Center for Global Health Equity, and Office of the Provost Global Engagement Team.

This is an opportunity to participate in a robust discussion and build out Ideas related to these core themes. Faculty, post-docs, staff, community partners and doctoral students from across campus are encouraged to attend.

Topic 1: Climate Resilience in Practice (9:00am – 10:15am)

Participants will:

• Discuss the climate resilience priorities and challenges identified by Grenadian partners.
• Share experiences related to community preparedness, risk communication, climate adaptation, and recovery.
• Explore how local knowledge, community experience, and data can inform planning and decision-making.
• Consider strategies for strengthening infrastructure, essential services, and support for communities most affected by climate risks.
• Identify promising practices, partnerships, and questions for continued Grenada–U‑M learning and collaboration.

Register here.

Topic 2: Mental Well-Being, Substance Use Prevention & Community Resilience (10:30am – 11:45am)

Participants will:

• Discuss mental well-being, substance-use prevention, and resilience priorities identified by Grenadian partners.
• Examine local risk and protective factors affecting individuals, families, and communities.
• Explore culturally responsive approaches to prevention, early support, stigma reduction, and community education.
• Consider how schools, families, health services, faith communities, youth organizations, and other community partners can work together.
• Identify promising strategies and opportunities for continued learning, partnership, and locally led action.

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Topic 3: Disability Inclusion & Accessible Communities (1:00pm – 2:15pm)

Participants will:

• Discuss accessibility and disability-inclusion priorities identified by Grenadian partners.
• Identify physical, digital, communication, institutional, and attitudinal barriers to participation.
• Explore the application of universal design and inclusive planning principles within a Caribbean context.
• Consider how people with disabilities and their representative organizations can meaningfully shape programs, services, policies, and preparedness plans.
• Identify practical opportunities, partnerships, and areas for continued Grenada–U‑M learning and collaboration.

Register here.