Stories of Impact and Change
At the Blum Center for Developing Economies, we are driven by a shared mission: to innovate, inspire, and empower solutions that tackle global poverty. Explore our latest stories, ground-breaking research, and impactful programs that bridge the gap between theory and action.
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UC Berkeley's Global Poverty & Practice minor and Development Engineering program exemplify Chancellor Christ's strategic goals by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and addressing societal challenges. Projects like STEM workshops with the Pinoleville Pomo Nation and cervical cancer screening in Ghana showcase innovative solutions, mentorship, and experiential learning to advance equity and impactful global change.
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UC Berkeley Bioengineering Professor Dan Fletcher is advancing neglected tropical disease (NTD) treatment with the LoaScope, a smartphone-based microscope. The device enables rapid, low-cost diagnosis in remote areas, crucial for treating River Blindness safely in Loa loa-endemic regions. Scaling and funding remain the main challenges to broader implementation and impact.
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