College Ambassador Program

About the Program

The College Ambassador Program is a new initiative underway to help Shot@Life reach and empower younger generations. As such, College Ambassadors are “spokespeople” for the work of the Shot@Life campaign, using their online presence to connect with other students, professionals, and leaders across the United States. Being a College Ambassador will open doors to networking and professional development in the global health and international relations sphere, and create a support system for using your voice in the movement for global health equity.

About the Program

What does it mean to be a College Ambassador?

As a College Ambassador, you will

Educate

Spread awareness about global immunization, vaccine equity, and more to combat the growing issue of mis- and disinformation online.

Empower

Help encourage others to make a difference in the realm of global immunization by contacting their policymakers and uplifting young voices around the world.

Connect

Connect directly with Shot@Life and other UN Foundation team members, leaders in global health, other ambassadors, and more to further the mission of global health equity.

Ambassadors in Action

Check out our latest episode of Vaccine Vignettes, featuring Shot@Life College Ambassador Micah Benjamin!

Learn and Advocate with Shot@Life

Visit our social channels to see how we use our platforms through varying lenses of education, advocacy, and general news.

Check out some of the most recent blog posts from our campaign to stay up-to-date with our work and general updates in global health.

Learn more about the global health issues at the forefront of the United Nation Foundation’s advocacy.

College Ambassadors Discuss Vaccine Advocacy

Hear from two of Shot@Life’s College Ambassadors, Micah and Wajiha, about the importance of vaccine advocacy!

Watch Here

Key Dates to Post

Here you will find a list of UN holidays and important days for visibility of the issues that Shot@Life works for. Keep these in mind when deciding when to post each month!

February 26 – 28: Shot@Life Champion Summit
March 4: International HPV Awareness Day
March 8: International Women’s Day
March 16: Measles Immunization Day
April 24 – 30: World Immunization Week
April 25: World Malaria Day
June 20: World Refugee Day
August 20: World Mosquito Day (Malaria)
September 10 – 17: UN General Assembly
September 27: Shot@Life Virtual Summit
October 20: World Polio Day
November 12: World Pneumonia Day
December 12: International Universal Health Coverage Day

Key Dates to Post

2024 Posting Resources for Current Ambassadors

Shot@Life Logos

Brand Kit and Sample Graphics

Sample Language for Posting

Recent Posts to Amplify from Shot@Life

In places like Afar, health systems have adapted to meet the moment.

The pastoral nature of the region—a population constantly on the move—means that health services need to go mobile.

Even in the face of challenging terrain, harsh weather, and funding shortfalls, the Ethiopian government is bringing lifesaving care to communities in motion.

Dec 4

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In places like Afar, health systems have adapted to meet the moment.

The pastoral nature of the region—a population constantly on the move—means that health services need to go mobile.

Even in the face of challenging terrain, harsh weather, and funding shortfalls, the Ethiopian government is bringing lifesaving care to communities in motion.

Measles deaths have dropped 88% since 2000 thanks to lifesaving vaccines—but the virus is surging again. 2024 saw outbreaks in the most countries since the pandemic.

Why? Too many children are missing vaccines. Only 76% received their second dose last year—far below the 95% needed to stop outbreaks.

But there is good news: 96 countries have now eliminated measles. With strong political commitment, sustained financing, and renewed focus on routine immunization and surveillance, the world can get back on track.

Dec 3

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Measles deaths have dropped 88% since 2000 thanks to lifesaving vaccines—but the virus is surging again. 2024 saw outbreaks in the most countries since the pandemic.

Why? Too many children are missing vaccines. Only 76% received their second dose last year—far below the 95% needed to stop outbreaks.

But there is good news: 96 countries have now eliminated measles. With strong political commitment, sustained financing, and renewed focus on routine immunization and surveillance, the world can get back on track.

Microplastics aren’t just polluting our planet—they’re helping superbugs thrive. These tiny particles create “biofilm hubs” where bacteria share resistance genes, accelerating antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Two global crises, dangerously intertwined.

For more on where we stand in the fight against AMR, check out our latest blog. #linkinbio

Dec 2

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Microplastics aren’t just polluting our planet—they’re helping superbugs thrive. These tiny particles create “biofilm hubs” where bacteria share resistance genes, accelerating antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Two global crises, dangerously intertwined.

For more on where we stand in the fight against AMR, check out our latest blog. #linkinbio

Shot@Life has so much to be grateful for. This includes your dedication to supporting lifesaving immunization programs! Thank you for caring about the health of children everywhere and for your continued support of our campaign’s work to give more of them a shot at life. We couldn’t do it without you.

We hope you and your family enjoy a healthy and happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 27

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Shot@Life has so much to be grateful for. This includes your dedication to supporting lifesaving immunization programs! Thank you for caring about the health of children everywhere and for your continued support of our campaign’s work to give more of them a shot at life. We couldn’t do it without you.

We hope you and your family enjoy a healthy and happy Thanksgiving!

There’s a new “don’t” when it comes to #AMR prevention…

We don’t need to tell you that pollution is bad. But did you know it plays a role in spreading AMR?

On the heels of #COP30, the spotlight is on the environmental factors amplifying the AMR threat—and microplastic pollution is one of them.

Learn more in our latest blog #linkinbio.

Nov 24

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There’s a new “don’t” when it comes to #AMR prevention…

We don’t need to tell you that pollution is bad. But did you know it plays a role in spreading AMR?

On the heels of #COP30, the spotlight is on the environmental factors amplifying the AMR threat—and microplastic pollution is one of them.

Learn more in our latest blog #linkinbio.

#WorldChildrensDay reminds us that every child—no matter where they live—deserves safety, health, and hope.

Children make up 29% of the world’s total population, but 40% of all forcibly displaced people. And immunization is one of the simplest, most powerful ways to protect them from disease.

Visit shotatlife.org/healthystart to help build a world where every child has access to essential health services.

Nov 20

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#WorldChildrensDay reminds us that every child—no matter where they live—deserves safety, health, and hope.

Children make up 29% of the world’s total population, but 40% of all forcibly displaced people. And immunization is one of the simplest, most powerful ways to protect them from disease.

Visit shotatlife.org/healthystart to help build a world where every child has access to essential health services.

AMR is already here—and it’s affecting our health, our animals’ health, food systems, and economies. But we are not powerless against this silent pandemic.

Act now: protect our present, secure our future. #WAAW #AMR #AntimicrobialAwareness

Nov 19

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AMR is already here—and it’s affecting our health, our animals’ health, food systems, and economies. But we are not powerless against this silent pandemic.

Act now: protect our present, secure our future. #WAAW #AMR #AntimicrobialAwareness

The climate crisis is a health crisis.

From extreme heat and air pollution to spreading infectious diseases and rising food and water insecurity, climate change has many impacts on public health.

By 2050, the cost of climate impacts on health in low- and middle-income countries could reach $21 trillion.

Discover 30 numbers that explain the climate crisis: go.undp.org/ClimateCounts

#COP30

Nov 18

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The climate crisis is a health crisis.

From extreme heat and air pollution to spreading infectious diseases and rising food and water insecurity, climate change has many impacts on public health.

By 2050, the cost of climate impacts on health in low- and middle-income countries could reach $21 trillion.

Discover 30 numbers that explain the climate crisis: go.undp.org/ClimateCounts

#COP30

Cervical cancer takes the life of one woman every 90 seconds.

And the HPV vaccine is our strongest defense. HPV causes over 95% of cervical cancer cases, meaning that the vaccine can protect future generations of girls and women—but only if it’s used.

Millions still lack HPV vaccination, screening, and treatment services. Increasing access and incorporating HPV vaccines into routine immunization is crucial to a cervical cancer-free world.

Nov 17

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Cervical cancer takes the life of one woman every 90 seconds.

And the HPV vaccine is our strongest defense. HPV causes over 95% of cervical cancer cases, meaning that the vaccine can protect future generations of girls and women—but only if it’s used.

Millions still lack HPV vaccination, screening, and treatment services. Increasing access and incorporating HPV vaccines into routine immunization is crucial to a cervical cancer-free world.

Strategic investment in Ethiopia keeps diseases from spreading, stabilizes key regions, and more. When America leads, we prevent costly crises and keep threats from reaching our shores.

Fiscal responsibility means funding what works. Let’s not lose our momentum.

Nov 13

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Strategic investment in Ethiopia keeps diseases from spreading, stabilizes key regions, and more. When America leads, we prevent costly crises and keep threats from reaching our shores.

Fiscal responsibility means funding what works. Let’s not lose our momentum.

Pneumonia is the world’s biggest infectious killer of children.

Thanks to vaccines, under-five pneumonia deaths have nearly halved since 2009—that’s 1.2 million lives saved.

But progress is fragile, especially in the face of funding cuts and shifts to the global health landscape. This #WorldPneumoniaDay, tell Congress to support global immunization programs at shotatlife.org/petition

Nov 12

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Pneumonia is the world’s biggest infectious killer of children.

Thanks to vaccines, under-five pneumonia deaths have nearly halved since 2009—that’s 1.2 million lives saved.

But progress is fragile, especially in the face of funding cuts and shifts to the global health landscape. This #WorldPneumoniaDay, tell Congress to support global immunization programs at shotatlife.org/petition

It’s that time again.

Applications are now OPEN for Shot@Life and @unitedtobeatmalaria’s joint Global Health Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.!

Join us in February to learn from global health experts, develop your advocacy skills, and meet with policymakers on Capitol Hill. Act fast—applications close this week.

🔗 shotatlife.org/summit

Nov 10

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Hear From Our Advocates

Students or teachers, nurses or policymakers, parents or children – anyone can be an advocate! Check out some of these videos for first-hand testimonials about just how easy it is to advocate. Being a College Ambassador means you will also be a trained Champion and advocate for #VaccinesForAll.