Global Brigades USA

Public Health Brigades at UC Davis

Public Health Brigades at UC Davis is a chapter of Global Brigades, the world's largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. The UCD chapter systematically works with more than 300 other university groups around the world to deliver and implement one of nine skill-based programs that benefit more than 130,000 Honduran and Panamanian community members annually. The brigade begins with an introduction to the challenges that face community members. The following days the volunteers travel to one of Global Brigades' partner communities to implement health education, meet with community leaders, conduct survey research, and work alongside the community as an international team to construct four health projects

52 Members of this chapter

Public Health Brigades at UC Santa Barbara

UCSB PHB volunteers spend 7 days in Honduras, improving basic home infrastructure and providing health education to help reduce the incidences of life-threatening, but preventable, diseases in a rural community. With an understanding of the holistic model that focuses on education, community health sustainability and infrastructural development, volunteers first receive a comprehensive introduction to the country's public health challenges and the Public Health program's ground-up solution. They will take a tour of the community Public Health is currently working in, introduce themselves to the beneficiary families, and meet with the Basic Sanitation Committee (CSB). Then, working side-by-side with community members and local masons, volunteers construct four infrastructure projects meant to improve the health of the home and surrounding environment: eco-stoves, latrines, pilas (water storage units), and concrete floors. Additionally, as a key component of the program, UCSB volunteers collaborate with the Basic Sanitation Committee and local teachers to help provide community-wide education workshops and training, proliferating sanitation and hygiene practices and empowering families with both the knowledge and tools to live healthier lives.

27 Members of this chapter

Public Health Brigades Soka University of America

Public Health Brigades Soka University of America is a chapter of Global Brigades, the world's largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. The SUA chapter systematically works with more than 300 other university groups around the world to deliver and implement one of nine skill-based programs that benefit more than 130,000 Honduran and Panamanian community members annually. The brigade begins with an introduction to the challenges that face community members. The following days the volunteers travel to one of Global Brigades' partner communities to implement health education, meet with community leaders, conduct survey research, and work alongside the community as an international team to construct four health projects

9 Members of this chapter

Public Health Brigades at Penn State University

Public Health Brigades at Penn State is a chapter of Global Brigades, the world's largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. The PSU chapter systematically works with more than 300 other university groups around the world to deliver and implement one of nine skill-based programs that benefit more than 130,000 Honduran and Panamanian community members annually. Global Medical Brigades develops sustainable health initiatives and provides relief where there is limited access to healthcare. Each community receives a brigade every 3 to 4 months where hundreds of patients are treated and volunteers deliver public health workshops. Electronic patient records are collected for future visitations and to monitor overall community health trends.

12 Members of this chapter

Public Health Brigades at University of Southern California

Public Health Brigades at USC is a chapter of Global Brigades, the world's largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. The USC chapter systematically works with more than 300 other university groups around the world to deliver and implement one of nine skill-based programs that benefit more than 130,000 Honduran and Panamanian community members annually. The brigade begins with an introduction to the challenges that face community members. The following days the volunteers travel to one of Global Brigades' partner communities to implement health education, meet with community leaders, conduct survey research, and work alongside the community as an international team to construct four health projects.

33 Members of this chapter

Public Health Brigades at Illinois Wesleyan University

Public Health Brigades at Illinois Wesleyan University is a chapter of Global Brigades, the world's largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. The IWU chapter systematically works with more than 300 other university groups around the world to deliver and implement one of nine skill-based programs that benefit more than 130,000 Honduran and Panamanian community members annually. The brigade begins with an introduction to the challenges that face community members. The following days the volunteers travel to one of Global Brigades' partner communities to implement health education, meet with community leaders, conduct survey research, and work alongside the community as an international team to construct four health projects

11 Members of this chapter

Public Health Brigades at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University is a chapter of Global Brigades, the world's largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. The JHU chapter systematically works with more than 300 other university groups around the world to deliver and implement one of nine skill-based programs that benefit more than 130,000 Honduran and Panamanian community members annually. The brigade begins with an introduction to the challenges that face community members. The following days the volunteers travel to one of Global Brigades' partner communities to implement health education, meet with community leaders, conduct survey research, and work alongside the community as an international team to construct four health projects.

33 Members of this chapter

Public Health Brigades at USC Graduate Program

Public Health Brigades is a discipline of Global Brigades, the world's largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. The USC chapter systematically works with more than 300 other university groups around the world to deliver and implement one of nine skill-based programs that benefit more than 130,000 Honduran and Panamanian community members annually. The brigade begins with an introduction to the challenges that face community members. The following days the volunteers travel to one of Global Brigades' partner communities to implement health education, meet with community leaders, conduct survey research, and work alongside the community as an international team to construct four health projects.

10 Members of this chapter

Public Health Brigades at UC San Diego

PHB at UCSD is a chapter of Global Brigades, the world's largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. The UCSD chapter systematically works with more than 300 other university groups around the world to deliver and implement one of nine skill-based programs that benefit more than 130,000 Honduran and Panamanian community members annually. The brigade begins with an introduction to the challenges that face community members. The following days the volunteers travel to one of Global Brigades' partner communities to implement health education, meet with community leaders, conduct survey research, and work alongside the community as an international team to construct four health projects.

26 Members of this chapter

Public Health Brigades at UC Irvine

During the school year, we focus on creating awareness in our campus community and on preparing for our brigade trip. We accomplish this through weekly meetings, on and off campus fundraisers, collaborative efforts with other on-campus organizations, and so on. In preparation for our brigade trip, we collect hygienic and educational supplies to distribute to the families, orphanages, and school in the community we will work in. In addition, we develop a public health workshop for Honduran elementary school students based on the topics produced by Global Brigades. This year we are focusing on social and psychological health promotion. While in-country, we take part in four construction projects: eco-stoves, latrines, water-storage facilities, and concrete floors. Towards the end of our week-long stay, we direct a public health workshop and assess the local community to see how we can improve the overall infrastructure. Since last year, we have doubled our member recruitment. As our chapter continues to grow and evolve, so does our passion for international service. We are so excited for our upcoming brigade, and we cannot wait to share our experiences with the rest of our campus community!

54 Members of this chapter