Peoples-Praxis: putting public health theory into practice.
North-South · South-South · South-North. Matching experienced public health professionals with those building their practice.
Theory into practice — through mentorship.
In the 21st century it is important to recognise the need for lifelong learning, where we take control of our own development. In public health, a master’s degree offers theory — but most practical skills are developed through professional experience, often without guidance.Peoples-Praxis contributes by matching those with experience (mentors) to those with less experience (mentees) — across research, service provision, health policy and advocacy.
The mentoring process
Led by the needs of the mentee. Reciprocal. Both parties committed, open-minded, ready to change.
Potential mentees and mentors outline their interests and goals for taking part in the programme.
Peoples-Praxis staff assign you to a pair and ask you to contact each other to begin the conversation.
Discuss the goals of your mentoring partnership and arrange online discussions at mutually convenient times.
Potential outcomes of your partnership
The development of practical skills and activities — taking academic knowledge into real-world application.
Mentee or mentor — find your place
Are you a graduate in public health or a similar field? Looking for a mentor to extend and apply your skills, to improve the health of your population? Want help with research, writing, practice or teaching? Are you from the Global South?
- Get a mentor to work with you through your goals and objectives
- Get access to free public health courses
- Get connected to a public health community
Do you want to pass your public health expertise and experience on to others? Contribute to building public health capacity in the Global South? Develop or evaluate public health e-courses? You can be from the Global North or South.
- Mentors from the Global South and North welcome
- Help build public health capacity where it matters
- Co-develop and evaluate public health e-courses
Register your interest in becoming
a mentor or mentee
One short form. Peoples-Praxis staff will match you and introduce you to your partner.
