Since 2019, the four-week program has brought together undergraduate students from both universities for collaborative learning focused on community engagement and health promotion. Grounded in principles of equitable and reciprocal global health partnerships, the Field School recognizes community members as active and insightful agents of change and emphasizes bi-directional learning between Ugandan and Canadian students, and between students and the communities they serve.

The Field School offers a unique, hands-on experience where students learn about reciprocal community engagement, facilitate reflection on local health issues, and co-create strengths-based health promotion initiatives. Participants gain valuable interpersonal and cross-cultural skills while working in interdisciplinary teams alongside community members. Guided by Uganda’s Ministries of Health and Education at district and national levels, the program aligns with national priorities and contributes to sustainable, community-driven health improvement.