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Sara Gilboe

As a graduate student from the Global Health program focusing on health promotion and disease prevention, I am passionate about examining health through a social determinants lens as guideline approach. I plan to continue future studies in global health policy with the hopes of making long lasting impact to advocate for equitable health.

My short documentary focuses on occupational health in relation to pesticide exposure, a complex issue in Costa Rica. When it comes to migrants in agriculture, there is a huge gap in research regarding the impact of pesticides on health, leaving migrants vulnerable to exposure and health problems because of their jobs. In the end, it benefits much more than just the individual to try to keep these vulnerable populations healthy.

Watch film: (2021)

Kauthar Wahib

My degree in Global Health and  specialization in Health Policy, Management, and Systems culminated with the Grounded Project practicum, allowing me the opportunity to conduct research, collaborate and learn about Nicaraguan migrants' experiences integrating in Costa Rica. This Grounded Project focused on examining Costa Rica's healthcare system and policies impacting migrants' access to health.

My short documentary film centres on Nicaraguan migrants sharing the process of gaining documentation needed to obtain and retain regular status in Costa Rica. Status and documentation allow access to healthcare, a visible downstream indicator of migrants face-to-face interaction with the state and is one measure of migrant integration

Watch film: (2021)

Claire Saramaki

This Grounded Project shed light on the impact of COVID-19 on migrants in Costa Rica.  As a Global Health students we explored employment laws, working conditions, socioeconomic status, lack of social security, stress, lack of health insurance, political issues, and not having documentation in Costa Rica. Canada and Costa Rica have many similarities in employment laws and healthcare. They also have similar health threats for migrant workers.

My documentary looks at the journey to wellbeing for migrants in Costa Rica. The traits and beliefs Nicaraguans show in the film allow them to fight and persevere through hardships to reach the destination of the life they hoped for.

Watch film: (2021)

Salma Ahmed

As a Global Health student with a specialization in health policy, management, and systems, I completed my final practicum with the Grounded Project to learn more about the lived experience and culture of both Nicaraguans and Costa Ricans as they relate to issues of migration. Through the project, I had the opportunity to learn about the impact of moving countries for a better life can have and the issues that migrant workers face. 

My short documentary film focuses on the precariousness of life for migrants and their working conditions.  This issue is important because social determinants such as employment and livelihood can affect ones health.

Watch film: (2021)