Honouring KIT Fund Scholars at the 2025 Graduation Ceremony
The ceremony honoured graduates of the the first-ever Master in Public Health and Health Equity. Among 47 graduates were our KIT Fund Scholars. We congratulate the graduates with this tremendous achievement.
On Friday, August 29th, KIT Institute proudly hosted its 61st graduation ceremony, celebrating the achievements of graduates from the Master in Public Health and Health Equity and the Master in International Health programmes.
In total, 47 graduates from 25 countries received their Master’s degrees in a festive ceremony held at KIT’s theatre. The event was attended by friends, family, KIT staff, and supporters from around the world. Adding to the joyful atmosphere were the vibrant rhythms of the Kids van Amsterdam, who once again brought their unique energy to the celebration.
Voices of Inspiration
Two KIT Fund Fellow graduates, Emna Hariz and Filmon Yohannes, shared reflections from the student perspective. Emna, the first student from Tunisia to join KIT’s MPH-HE, spoke with pride about the year’s challenges and achievements:
“When I think of this programme, I see chapters of learning and chapters of life… Wherever we go, whether in the Global South, the Global North, or here in the Netherlands, we share the same mission: to build better health for all.”
Filmon, a medical doctor from Eritrea, reflected on his years working in remote hospitals where limited resources and delayed access to care often had devastating consequences:
“These experiences inspired me to pursue a career in public health so that I could work to address systemic issues instead of just treating individual patients, moving upstream, as we call it… Though we may go on to work in different areas, our mission is the same: to advance public health access and bring health equity.”
Looking Ahead
In his closing speech, Course Director Hermen Ormel emphasised the responsibility and opportunity awaiting the graduates: “You came here as seasoned professionals, and throughout this programme you reflected on the type of health professional you want to be. Whether you go back to your jobs, pursue teaching, policy, humanitarian work, or research, know that you are part of a global network of changemakers. Through you, we all contribute to a future with more health equity.”
“ "Through you, we all contribute to a future with more health equity.” ” ”
Hermen Ormel
Course Director KIT
Graduates now join KIT’s extensive alumni community – thousands of health professionals worldwide who work to strengthen health systems and address inequities in their countries and regions.
Graduation 2025 images
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Photo’s by KopiSusu Photography
