GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (GIHD)
A research-intensive educational institute which builds on decades’ long legacy of improving lives through research.
GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF
About GIHD
To contribute to the society in a long-term and sustainable way, Global Institute of Human Development (GHID) was established by Dr. Syed Usman Hamdani, Director Human Development Research Foundation (HDRF), the Senior Management Team (SMT) and the Board of Trustees of HDRF as an educational subsidiary Trust of Human Development Research Foundation (HDRF). The Institute received initial endowment in the form of land and assets from HDRF to become a world class educational institution and to promote human development, globally. The institute was admitted to the privileges of the university as a constituent unit of Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad on 6th February, 2020 and is now working as a self-sustaining department of Population Health Sciences of the University.
GIHD is a research-intensive educational institute which builds on decades’ long legacy of improving lives through research. Our programmes are informed by indigenous research, conducted to the best global standards.
Our work is focused on building capacity in the areas of health, education, social and biological sciences to contribute to the development of physically, mentally and socially healthy communities around the world. We design a range of high-quality certificates, diplomas and degree courses in the development field tailored to address global development challenges in the twenty-first century.
GIHD is a research-intensive educational institute which builds on decades’ long legacy of improving lives through research. Our programmes are informed by indigenous research, conducted to the best global standards.
Our work is focused on building capacity in the areas of health, education, social and biological sciences to contribute to the development of physically, mentally and socially healthy communities around the world. We design a range of high-quality certificates, diplomas and degree courses in the development field tailored to address global development challenges in the twenty-first century.
WHY GIHD?
GIHD is a research-intensive educational institute which builds on decades’ long legacy of improving lives through research. Our programs are informed by indigenous research, conducted to the best global standards. At GIHD, we offer world-class education, state-of-the art research environment and hands-on experience in the development sector with a particular focus on public health and research.
The national and international faculty at GIHD brings diverse experience of conducting robust research and linking it with practice and policy. Our faculty is driven by the sole purpose of improving lives through education and research.
With its strong international reputation in research and science, the faculty works with communities throughout the world, making our reach truly international. Through our faculty’s global reach, we offer students a number of opportunities to participate in international research projects and gain practical experience as a part of professional development.