Getting Started with the Capacity Strengthening Platform

Greetings,

Welcome and thank you for your engagement with the Capacity Strengthening Platform! I would like to personally welcome you to this exciting initiative. I am pleased to  inform you that since our recent launch, the capacity strengthening platform is growing and rapidly welcoming new members globally!

We have an Ambassador team who will be available to answer questions or guide you through the process if you get stuck. Just let us know how we can help.

As you continue to engage with the platform, remember that the creation of posts is the critical element in the recipe of strengthening your network and connecting with potential collaborators.

Feel free to explore the existing posts in order to get some ideas about the type of posts that you may be able to create.

When you are ready, you can create a post to let others know how you would best like to collaborate.

Don’t forget that you can edit or delete any of your posts at any time through the profile page connecting you back to those posts. At the bottom of your post you will find a link to delete or edit as you see fit. In this way you can be certain that all of your posts are highly relevant and are formulated in the way that you want. In short, jump right in and even if you make a mistake or want to revise things it’s very easy to do so.

Make sure and create a very descriptive title so that others can find your post easily and readily identify you as a potential match.  We hope that as you expand your network and create new connections, your opportunities for developing or sharing your personal expertise helps you to achieve your goals.

We also encourage you to share posts that you think may benefit others through your social media platforms through the links provided on the upper right hand side of each post.

Please reach out at any time with questions. 
Again, Welcome! We hope that you are able to connect with others in exciting ways!

Warm regards, 
Andrew

About CUGH:
The Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) (www.CUGH.org) is a network of universities and individual associates from around the world that work together to address global health challenges. CUGH supports academic institutions and partners to improve the well-being of people and the planet through education, research, service, and advocacy.

About the Capacity Strengthening Platform:
The Capacity Strengthening Platform is a global matchmaking web platform designed to foster equitable institutional partnerships, training programs, and mentorship. (www.CUGHCapacityBuilding.org) The platform is secure, open to all, publicly funded, always free, and has no private interests. We believe that this could greatly benefit your organization, members, and extended network. By bridging networks, we hope to connect resources to gaps in ways that have not previously been possible.

Benefits of the CSP:
The CUGH Capacity Strengthening Platform provides a valuable opportunity for health professionals and trainees globally to connect with peers and mentors, allowing them to build their professional networks, enhance their skills, and explore opportunities for collaboration. This platform facilitates global interactions, enabling individuals to engage with a diverse community and find support in their educational and professional growth.

To learn more, you are welcome to read the article titled “A Global Matchmaking Web Platform Facilitating Equitable Institutional Partnerships and Mentorship to Strengthen Health Workforce Training Capacity.” 

Dykens JA, Martin K, Kiguli-Malwadde E, Kupfer L, Chen Z (adam), Reynolds NR, et al. A global matchmaking web platform facilitating equitable institutional partnerships and mentorship to strengthen health workforce training capacity. Frontiers in Education [Internet]. 2023;8. Available from:
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2023.1170247

Our long-term goal with the Capacity Strengthening Platform is to create networks to address the critical healthcare workforce shortage by strengthening training capacity.