At MADE, health, safety, and security are our top priority. We are committed to supporting responsible programming as we strive to minimize risk for our students.
We are committed to:
- maintaining a comprehensive understanding of current local health, safety, and security conditions;
- careful selection of program events, activities, excursions, accommodations, vendors, contractors, etc.
- Providing accurate and updated health, safety, and security information to both prospective and current participants, partners, and parents/guardians;
- regularly reviewing our protocols, procedures, and program conditions;
- providing comprehensive health, safety, and security information during pre-departure and on-site orientations;
- adhering to extensive emergency action plans and communication protocols;
- following the guidance and suggestions from reliable resources such as:
- American College Health Association: www.acha.org ;
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Travelers’ Health”: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel ;
- The Forum on Education Abroad: www.forumea.org ;
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators, “Education Abroad”: www.nafsa.org/ea ;
- Overseas Security Advisory Council: www.osac.gov ;
- U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs: travel.state.gov ;
- World Health Organization: www.who.int .