Through Global Brigades chapters, university students and alumni mobilize to implement programs with partner communities abroad.
1,236
BRIGADES
23,620
BRIGADERS
300,000+
COMMUNITY MEMBERS
"What amazes me is how holistic Global Brigades is. Each day of the brigade had a Medical,
Dental, and Gynecology component in it. Patients attended a community charla (workshop) that
educates them about key health practices. The team was able to suture a patient whose left hand got
caught in between his horse and a fence. The brigaders also provided Dental Education and fluoride
treatment to over 30 children during our Pilot Day. Truly, Global Brigades empowered us to provide
medical and dental services even in the most remote locations."
-Roxanne
Medical Brigades
University of California, Berkeley, United States
"As a result of my life-changing experiences with Global Brigades, I am now seriously considering it as
something I can hopefully continue doing as a career option after graduating. The entire staff at Global
Brigades is extraordinarily kind, driven, and easy to get along with, all of whom I am honored to have
worked with. This definitely also includes the translators, security, and our beloved bus driver! The
relentless combined effort of the Global Brigades staff is what brings people together from across
cultures in order to learn from each other skills and values. It is not a one sided relationship, but a
mutual one, which is what makes the experience so incredibly rewarding for everyone"
- Brillante
Business & Microfinance Brigades
University of Southern California, United States
"It blows my mind to think that eight young college students from America could have such an
impact on people’s lives. I have learned soooo much more about microfinance with the help of
my group. The fact that we were able to suggest an insurance backing company for all the
Cajas shows we were moving in the right direction. Most importantly, I have learned about
Hondurans: they have an immeasurable drive for success, a love for their community, and a
wish to better themselves.I cannot wait to dedicate my life to helping others."
- Maria
Microfinance Brigades
Johns Hopkins University, United States
"Working with my fellow brigaders and the Water Brigades crew for those 10 days has been a great honour
and I will always cherish these memories. If anyone is reading this to look for inspiration/motivation
before deciding on embarking on a brigade, all I have to say is that it’s one of the best things you’ll ever
do but it’s really hard to put into words. You kind of have to be there experiencing it to understand. So I
say take that risk, I reckon you won’t be disappointed."
- Dennis
Water Brigades
Imperial College, United Kingdom
"This is my 3rd year being involved with Global Brigades, and the first thing that I would tell anyone
about GB, is that it has changed my life in unimaginable ways and steered my life in the direction I
always dreamed of from a young age. Having grown up in a “developing” country myself, I have strong
ties to the work that Global Brigades carries out in Latin America and Africa, and ever since I became
involved with the organization, my desire to pursue a career in International Development has only
grown stronger. The friendships I have established with both the staff, the families, and fellow
Canadian students have been extremely rewarding."
- Daniela
Public Health Brigades
Mount Allison University, Canada
"My classmates and I held a financial literacy clinic, where we implemented a shareholder model in
the community development fund and sold 500 shares to villagers. For me, witnessing concrete
change in the community, along with awesome enthusiasm for the undertaking from all sides,
reinforced my belief that sustainable development through microfinance is completely possible.
Global Brigades has given me the opportunity to meet and learn from incredible people–students,
villagers, and GB staff–an experience that has been incredibly rewarding. My involvement with
GB has inspired me to pursue my interest in development both in and outside of the classroom,
and has undoubtedly enriched my experience living in a city as diverse as New York."
- Raissa
Microfinance Brigades
Columbia University, United States
Being a member of Global Brigades provides you with access to all Global Brigades activities, including campus exchanges, and annual student conferences. Membership also includes professional development in the field of sustainable development through career resources and access to a network of non-profits and social enterprise leaders.
There are over 380 GB Chapters spread across the United States,Canada, UK, Ireland, Germany, and Switzerland. Each chapter is run by student leaders that are passionate about sustainable development. If your campus doesn’t have a GB chapter for your program of interest (Architecture, Business, Dental, Environmental, Law, Medical, Microfinance, Public Health, and Water) - start one!
Each GB Chapter participates in at least one week-long brigade through GB in Ghana, Honduras, or Panama. A brigade provides students with the ability to apply their skills to real world health & economic development issues abroad,alongside community members. Between brigades, GB maintains community projects year round with community leaders to ensure sustainability. After joining a chapter, sign up with their next brigade!
GB works with chapters and members to host several events year-round to keep the conversation and movement going. Events include the annual GB Student Leadership Conference, regional GB Exchanges, and other events to discuss and take action toward sustainable development.
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