The GPP Minor trains UC Berkeley students to critically engage with complex issues of poverty and inequality through coursework and field work.
This page will serve as a source of information about the GPP Minor, as well as a place for students to discuss important issues related to global poverty and inequality.
12/19/2025
Congratulations to the Fall GPP Minor Graduates! And special thank you to graduating GPP Peer Advisor, Michelle Gallaga for her contributions to the GPP Community! Read about her GPP Journey here: https://blumcenter.berkeley.edu/how-michelle-gallaga-found-community-and-belonging-through-the-global-poverty-practice-minor/
12/02/2025
Join fellow GPP students for a chill study session to review key concepts, share tips, and get ready for finals in a supportive space. We’ll have brunch, snacks, and drinks to keep you fueled while you study!
Whether you’re deep in your notes or just starting your review, this is the perfect chance to prep, connect, and power through finals as a community.
09/30/2025
GPP is having its last information session of the semester TOMORROW at 5 PM on Zoom! Sign-up to learn more about our curriculum, practice experience, and get the opportunity to talk to two current students, Sarah and Sheila!
09/17/2025
SUPRISE! 🤩 We have 4 other GPP peer advisors, meet them here!
09/15/2025
Meet our Fall 2025 Global Poverty and Practice Peer Advisors! 💙💛
Are you a current GPP student or simply interested in the program? Advising is available Monday through Thursday (online or at Blum Hall 100H) to answer all your questions and concerns! Head over to our website https://blumcenter.berkeley.edu/academics/gppminor/ for more information.
06/07/2025
Interested in getting a head start on advising this summer? Look no further! The GPP Advising team has released their summer advisory hours.
Monday: 9:30am-4:30pm (In-Person & Zoom)
Tuesday: 11:00am-12:30pm (Zoom)
Wednesday: 9:00am-10:00am (Zoom)
Thursday: 2:00pm-3:00pm (Zoom)
06/02/2025
Congratulations to our Global Poverty and Practice Graduating Class of 2025! The staff and faculty at the Blum Center are so excited to see all the amazing feats you will accomplish.
04/09/2025
We're so excited to invite everyone to our Game Night! A perfect chance for current GPP minors, prospective students, and GPPSA members to connect and unwind!
12/07/2024
Stressed over RRR week? Come join us this Tuesday to fuel with Noah's Bagels and study with your GPP community!
11/19/2024
We had a wonderful time at this year’s Welcome Reception, and so did you! Here’s a couple of shots from the night, and thanks for coming out last week!
10/04/2024
Reminder: GPP declaration forms are due in 10 days! All information can be found at the link in our bio. If you have any questions you can email us at [email protected] or sign up for an advising appointment.
09/04/2024
🎉 Our next Peer Advisor is Michelle! 🎉
Michelle is a Sociology major with a minor in GPP. She will be completing her practice experience with the NVC Foundation in the Philippines, where she will help implement feeding and nutrition programs in rural communities.
Outside of GPP, Michelle used to be a member of an Acapella choir that performed in 21 countries! 🎤
If you want to visit Michelle in advising, be sure to drop by the Peer Advising Office, Blum Hall 100H, on Tuesdays from 2 PM to 3 PM or Thursdays from 2 PM to 4 PM