Additional Programs

Global Brigades offers volunteers the opportunity to participate in a variety of public health and development programs to relieve poverty.  This multi-disciplinary approach offers our communities a holistic model for strategic development. Each Brigade can be operated independently, but it is easier logistically and more impactful in our communities when a university can align to implement together.  Below is a complete list of the various Brigades:

• Medical Brigades
  
• Global Medical Brigades (GMB) is a secular, international network of university clubs that travel to developing countries to perform health care in communities without access to medicine otherwise. GMB's current focus is in Honduras, where more than 1,000 volunteers have traveled in 2008 to treat more than 40,000 patients.  GMB strives for a holistic model for sustainable health through rigorous needs assessments, sponsoring referrals to those with needs beyond our capacity, keeping accurate electronic patient records, and working to improve the water and improving the public health infrastructures of the villages with environmental solutions. 
  
  For more visit www.medicalbrigades.org or contact chris@globalbrigades.org.
  

• Dental Brigades
  
• Global Dental Brigades (GDB) is a secular, international network of volunteers who provide preventative and urgent dental care to communities in developing countries.  Our current emphasis is in Honduras with our sister organization, Global Medical Brigades, where in 2008 we served more than 40,000 patients in remote villages without access to health care otherwise.
  
  For more information, visit www.dentalbrigades.org or contact shital@globalbrigades.org. 
  

• Water Brigades
  
• Global Water Brigades (GWB) is a secular, international network of university clubs that travel to developing countries to design and implement clean water solutions. In collaboration with either Medical or Business Brigades, this program empowers passionate students and professionals to build relationships with rural communities and create unique and integrated water projects. Our program includes elements of education, sanitation, purification and infrastructural development to ensure that our students' work lasts long into the future.  Programs are currently underway in Honduras. 
  
  For more information, visit www.waterbrigades.org or contact benerker@globalbrigades.org.
  

• Environmental Brigades
  
• Global Environmental Brigades (GEB) is a secular, socially conscious network of volunteers that travel to developing countries to mitigate ecological degradation and develop sustainable environmental practices. Global Environmental Brigades empowers college students with an educational and hands-on experience abroad to develop strategic environmental solutions that integrate public health, international law, business and architecture disciplines.  Customized Environmental Brigades can be added to any of the other Brigades and can take place in Honduras or Panama. 
  
  For more information, visit www.globalbrigades.org/projects/environmental or contact anna@globalbrigades.org.
  

• Law Brigades
• Global Law Brigades (GLB) is a secular, international network of pre-law students and legal professionals who travel to developing regions to learn how domestic and international laws relate to human rights concerns, and implement socially and environmentally responsible solutions while respecting local culture.  Participants will also have opportunities to build relationships and partner with a broad array of legal, environmental, micro-enterprise, and public health organizations. Our first Law Brigade is being piloted in Costa Rica in January 2009 by the University of Washington.  Interests lists are now forming. 
  
  For more information, contact diane@globalbrigades.org .

EXTEND YOUR TRIP!

After spending the better part of a week on your project, set off for some authentic colonial history and explore the marine ecology of Panama. On the way there, you will get to spend a few hours exploring the historic town of Portobelo, site of colonial Spanish ruins. Each trip includes a three-day/two-night stay in Isla Grande, where you will get to take in some authentic Caribbean culture, try the local food, and engage with the local marine life. You and your group will be accommodated at Villa Ensueno, located just steps from the Caribbean Sea! Enjoy two full days of cultural immersion and natural beauty before your return flight home.

Price:  $375*

Typical Itinerary:

Day One:     Scenic Drive to Portobelo, Afternoon ferry, welcome gathering upon arrival

Day Two:     Morning snorkel tour, Afternoon reef and island tours (optional)

Day Three:   Morning Beach time, Afternoon return flight to US

Includes:

• Roundtrip Ground Transportation
• Daily Continental Breakfast
• Mesoamerican reef snorkel tour
• Luxury Accomodation