updates from the scope 2026 fellows

SCOPE Fellows Meron Girma and Belayneh Jejaw are collaborating with Ethiopian and UW colleagues to develop a pilot mental health training program for Ethiopian Orthodox priests in Gondar, aiming to strengthen community-centered mental health support through partnerships between faith institutions and the healthcare system. Read more here!

SCOPE Fellow Marin Strong worked with Healing Hands of Joy in Ethiopia to strengthen research and evaluation of its Safe Motherhood Ambassador program, supporting efforts to improve maternal health services and outcomes for women affected by obstetric fistula. Read more here!