Chinyere Ukaegbu

New York

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In all that I do, I seek to use the tools that I have learned to service others and take one more step towards a better world. Whether it is working to end racism, or working to provide healthcare, I am passionate about making the ills of society less of a burden for the next generation. As an anthropology major and chemistry minor, I plan to one day become a physician who actually emphasizes the anthropological aspect of being a physician. Too often, doctor visits become a robotic checking of symptoms and vital signs. With the anthropological focus on the human being and its culture, I plan to bring the humanity that is too often missing from patient visits. Only through cultural cognizance can a physician properly investigate the ailments of patients. I hope to fufill this promise.

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	Organization: Global Brigades USA
	Chapter: Medical Brigades at St. John's University

Global Brigades USA

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Global Brigades USA is the world's largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. Our mission is to empower volunteers and under-resourced communities to resolve global health and economic disparities and inspire all involved to collaboratively work towards an equal world. Since 2005, more than 30,000 volunteers from 800 university groups have traveled to implement our nine skill-based programs to benefit more than 600,000 community members in Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and Ghana.

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Environmental Brigades Environmental Brigades volunteers work with rural families and community leaders to improve environmental sustainability and livelihood. During the brigade, volunteers utilize household surveys conduc Chapter 5,423 Activities 3,160 Campaigns 1,888
Microfinance Brigades Microfinance Brigade volunteers work with community bank loan officers to consult potential borrowers on improving financial sustainability through a 7 day Microfinance Brigade in Honduras. Student vo Chapter 0 Activities 0 Campaigns 0
Kambia Kambia brings live international project-based learning directly to your students. Educators and their classes work with our on-the-ground local teams to collaborate with marginalized communities abro Chapter 16 Activities 8 Campaigns 1
Human Rights Brigades Global Brigades USA is the world's largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. Our mission is to empower volunteers to facilitate sustainable solutions in under resourc Chapter 42 Activities 78 Campaigns 742
Summer Programs Global Brigades Summer Programs make up some of the most high-impact, experiential learning programs in the world. Global Brigades offers 1-3 week summer opportunities for all sorts of volunteers, whe Chapter 6 Activities 9 Campaigns 11
Testing Matias Testing Matias Chapter 1 Activities 1 Campaigns 0
Engineering Brigades Global Brigades USA is the world's largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. Our mission is to empower volunteers to facilitate sustainable solutions in under resourc Chapter 12 Activities 34 Campaigns 33
river brigade cleaning of river stop construction of new dams stop polluting rivers Chapter 1 Activities 1 Campaigns 5
Water Brigades Water Brigade volunteers implement water systems to prevent communicable illnesses in communities through 7 day Water Brigades in Honduras or Ghana. Student volunteers can either join an existing Wate Chapter 104 Activities 324 Campaigns 131
Global Brigades Interns/Staff Global Brigades USA is the world\\\'s largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. Our mission is to empower volunteers to facilitate sustainable solutions in under reso Chapter 2 Activities 2 Campaigns 6