This short story was created to emphasize themes of privilege and equity when discussing topics in global health. A lot of the disparities in health between populations around the world can be explained through privilege. The geographic location of where you were born, your identity (based on gender, race/ethnicity, sexuality, religion, etc.), income levels, socio-economic status, and a multitude of other factors that we have limited to no control over can significantly impact our health and well-being. That being said, actions of equity can help close this large gap in health.

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From doctors to designers, there are countless individuals who have dedicated their lives to improving health worldwide. Thanks to these people, the state of the world continues to change for the better. However, the health and income levels of many countries differ from one another, so we still have a ways to go to achieve equitable global health. 

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By understanding how privilege and equity play out on a global scale, we can begin to create positive changes in the field of global health.