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Genki Campus Initiative Re-Launched: A New Era of Accessible Healthcare at the Asian Institute of Technology
Yunus Center at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) successfully re-launched its
"Genki Campus Initiative,"
continuing its commitment to providing affordable and accessible healthcare solutions.
This pilot project is a collaborative effort between Asian Institute of Technology, Kyushu University, and Grameen Communications,
designed to improve health outcomes through the innovative Portable Health Clinic system.
The 6th SocialTech Summit & International Conference on Healthcare, SDGs and Social Business
Prof. Faiz Shah, Director of the Yunus Center at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), will be serving as the Session Chair for the conference. This session aims to inspire collaboration among educational institutions to adopt and expand the Digital Health Campus Model, ultimately improving healthcare systems and patient care in developing countries.
World Study Program in Thailand
7-14 September 2024
Students from
Kanto Gakuin University
in Japan participated in the “World Study Program” at the Yunus Center AIT in Thailand. This enriching week-long program exposed the students to various cultural, educational, and
community service activities, providing them with hands-on learning experiences and valuable insights into social responsibility and global citizenship.
Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2024: Advancing Sustainable Development through Strategic Investment
On September 12-13, 2024, the Yunus Center AIT team participated in the Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2024 in Kathmandu, where over 300 global experts gathered to explore sustainable infrastructure development, focusing on energy, transportation, and urban growth.
Genki-Campus Pioneering Health and Wellbeing for a Sustainable Academic Community at AIT
Yunus Center AIT (YCA) has been at the forefront of exploring affordable approaches to optimize grassroots access to primary health and personal wellbeing, leveraging ubiquitous technologies. Building on the Portable Health Clinic (PHC) collaboration with
Kyushu University in Japan and Grameen Communications
in Bangladesh, YCA has innovated a need-responsive health and wellbeing program specifically designed for AIT campus residents.
YCA at the Forefront of Sustainable Change at NIC-NIDA Conference 2024
Yunus Center AIT (YCA) is an associate partner for the 2024 National and International Conference of the National Institute of Development Administration (3rd NIC-NIDA) Conference. The main theme
“Redesigning our Common Future for Sustainable Transformation”
underscores the importance of revising our path towards a future focused on equity and environmental sustainability.
Academia Dialogue Hosted by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus in Manila, Philippines
On June 29, 2024, Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus hosted the Academia Dialogue at the Asia Pacific College in Manila, Philippines. Organized by the Yunus Centre, this event aimed to bring together social business
practitioners, academic, promoters, and colleagues from around the world.
Health and Social Business: Pioneering Sustainable Futures Hosted by Yunus Centre AIT (YCA) – Social Business Day 2 Session
On June 27–28, 2024, the session on "Health and Social Business: Innovations for a Sustainable Future" was a compelling exploration of how social business can drive positive change in the health sector by Yunus Center AIT (YCA). This event was a highlight of the breakout sessions at the 14th Social Business Day held in Manila, Philippines.
SDGs x 3ZEROS
Albukhary International University (AIU)
On June 25-26, 2024, Yunus Center AIT (YCA) displayed an exhibition booth on the AIU campus during SDGs x 3ZEROS conference.
YCA showcased their past and ongoing projects and programs aligned with the SDG goals. YCA also held a session titled "Social Business Innovations for SDG Solutions"
YCA with World Benchmarking Alliance
Under the arrangement of YCA, 9 students from AIT and 2 interns from YCA attended a high-level panel hosted by the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) at the Allies Assembly in Bangkok. This pivotal event aimed to explore the transformative power of business in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the OP Jindal Global University and AIT
The OP Jindal Global University and AIT signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 5th April 2023 that would strengthen academic and research collaboration between the two institutions and foster routine teacher and student exchanges.