Orit Awoke is a PhD student in the Global Health program at York University. Her research explores Ethiopian diaspora youth perspectives and experiences related to sexual health and wellbeing. Using community-based participatory research methods, Orit aims to better understand the diverse identities and lived experiences of Ethiopian Canadian youth and identify opportunities to support overall wellbeing.
Orit holds an Honours Bachelor of Science from University of Toronto, where she completed a double major in Molecular Biology, Immunology and Disease, and French, with a minor in Psychology. She also completed a Master of Science in Global Health Systems at Western University.
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Diasporic Studies; Youth; Community-Based Participatory Research; Stigma; Migration; Equity
Themes | Global Health Foresighting |
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