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7 day brigade (Honduras)
10 day brigade (Ghana)
Global Water Brigades is powered by groups of students and professionals dedicated to finding and implementing clean water and sanitation solutions in rural communities. Each Brigade matches the student-led group with local communities, water experts and a supportive Global Water Brigades staff on a 7 or 10 day trip to Honduras or Ghana. Below are the components that make up a water brigade.
Due to the unpredictable nature of water projects in rural communities, a Water Brigade may be assigned to work on a few different aspects of the water system. Since plans change and things aren’t always predictable, it’s a good idea to come on a brigade with an open mind. Below is a list of projects that a brigade may have the opportunity to work on.
Infrastructural Development
This component of the project will focus on improving the infrastructure of the current water system or developing new infrastructure for a new system. Brigades may be working on a piping system, water storage units, small dam, water treatment facility or another infrastructural project. During this element, there will be labor involved though anyone can take part regardless of your expertise.
Community Organizing
Throughout the entire project and your entire time in Honduras or Ghana you will be involved in Community Organizing. This will include, but is not limited to: meeting with community leaders to speak about their strategies and efforts; visiting families to assess the presence and success of community leaders; holding community-wide meetings to organize the community and plan for the future; taking part in community activities (such as playing with the children, playing soccer, etc.) that build a relationship between the communities and Water Brigades. This will be one of the most valuable and most rewarding parts of the trip.
Water Quality Management
In addition to the infrastructure, your project will also focus on the water quality in the community with which you are working. You will conduct water samples to monitor water quality and ensure that the community members are drinking clean water. If the water quality is known to be poor, your project may involve working with the community to improve the treatment system or to build a new treatment system.
Education Sessions
Nearly every group will be given the chance to create and put on an education session for some of the community members. The ages and demographics of the audience may vary, and the education topics deal with health and sanitation issues such as proper handwashing technique, dental hygiene, etc. Each group will receive their education topic and projected audience before they leave for the brigade, and will have time to work on the session before departing.
Free Time!
Not all of the time spent is doing work! Brigadiers will have free time in the evenings to relax and participate in discussions. Brigadiers will also have the opportunity to play with kids at local orphanages or schools. During one day on the trip, brigadiers may travel to a near by city for shopping and some delicious Honduran/Ghanaian cuisine.
7 day brigade (Honduras)
10 day brigade (Ghana)
View the “
Water Brigades Student Involvement” document to learn about students’ roles during a Water Brigade.
Global Water Brigades is powered by groups of students and professionals dedicated to finding and implementing clean water and sanitation solutions in rural communities. Each Brigade matches the student-led group with local communities, water experts and a supportive Global Water Brigades staff on a 7 or 10 day trip to Honduras or Ghana. Below are the components that make up a water brigade.
Due to the unpredictable nature of water projects in rural communities, a Water Brigade may be assigned to work on a few different aspects of the water system. Since plans change and things aren’t always predictable, it’s a good idea to come on a brigade with an open mind. Below is a list of projects that a brigade may have the opportunity to work on.
Infrastructural Development
This component of the project will focus on improving the infrastructure of the current water system or developing new infrastructure for a new system. Brigades may be working on a piping system, water storage units, small dam, water treatment facility or another infrastructural project. During this element, there will be labor involved though anyone can take part regardless of your expertise.
Community Organizing
Throughout the entire project and your entire time in Honduras or Ghana you will be involved in Community Organizing. This will include, but is not limited to: meeting with community leaders to speak about their strategies and efforts; visiting families to assess the presence and success of community leaders; holding community-wide meetings to organize the community and plan for the future; taking part in community activities (such as playing with the children, playing soccer, etc.) that build a relationship between the communities and Water Brigades. This will be one of the most valuable and most rewarding parts of the trip.
Water Quality Management
In addition to the infrastructure, your project will also focus on the water quality in the community with which you are working. You will conduct water samples to monitor water quality and ensure that the community members are drinking clean water. If the water quality is known to be poor, your project may involve working with the community to improve the treatment system or to build a new treatment system.
Education Sessions
Nearly every group will be given the chance to create and put on an education session for some of the community members. The ages and demographics of the audience may vary, and the education topics deal with health and sanitation issues such as proper handwashing technique, dental hygiene, etc. Each group will receive their education topic and projected audience before they leave for the brigade, and will have time to work on the session before departing.
Free Time!
Not all of the time spent is doing work! Brigadiers will have free time in the evenings to relax and participate in discussions. Brigadiers will also have the opportunity to play with kids at local orphanages or schools. During one day on the trip, brigadiers may travel to a near by city for shopping and some delicious Honduran/Ghanaian cuisine.
7 day brigade (Honduras)
10 day brigade (Ghana)
View the “
Water Brigades Student Involvement” document to learn about students’ roles during a Water Brigade.
Global Water Brigades is powered by groups of students and professionals dedicated to finding and implementing clean water and sanitation solutions in rural communities. Each Brigade matches the student-led group with local communities, water experts and a supportive Global Water Brigades staff on a 7 or 10 day trip to Honduras or Ghana. Below are the components that make up a water brigade.
Due to the unpredictable nature of water projects in rural communities, a Water Brigade may be assigned to work on a few different aspects of the water system. Since plans change and things aren’t always predictable, it’s a good idea to come on a brigade with an open mind. Below is a list of projects that a brigade may have the opportunity to work on.
Infrastructural Development
This component of the project will focus on improving the infrastructure of the current water system or developing new infrastructure for a new system. Brigades may be working on a piping system, water storage units, small dam, water treatment facility or another infrastructural project. During this element, there will be labor involved though anyone can take part regardless of your expertise.
Community Organizing
Throughout the entire project and your entire time in Honduras or Ghana you will be involved in Community Organizing. This will include, but is not limited to: meeting with community leaders to speak about their strategies and efforts; visiting families to assess the presence and success of community leaders; holding community-wide meetings to organize the community and plan for the future; taking part in community activities (such as playing with the children, playing soccer, etc.) that build a relationship between the communities and Water Brigades. This will be one of the most valuable and most rewarding parts of the trip.
Water Quality Management
In addition to the infrastructure, your project will also focus on the water quality in the community with which you are working. You will conduct water samples to monitor water quality and ensure that the community members are drinking clean water. If the water quality is known to be poor, your project may involve working with the community to improve the treatment system or to build a new treatment system.
Education Sessions
Nearly every group will be given the chance to create and put on an education session for some of the community members. The ages and demographics of the audience may vary, and the education topics deal with health and sanitation issues such as proper handwashing technique, dental hygiene, etc. Each group will receive their education topic and projected audience before they leave for the brigade, and will have time to work on the session before departing.
Free Time!
Not all of the time spent is doing work! Brigadiers will have free time in the evenings to relax and participate in discussions. Brigadiers will also have the opportunity to play with kids at local orphanages or schools. During one day on the trip, brigadiers may travel to a near by city for shopping and some delicious Honduran/Ghanaian cuisine.
7 day brigade (Honduras)
10 day brigade (Ghana)
View the “
Water Brigades Student Involvement” document to learn about students’ roles during a Water Brigade.
Global Water Brigades is powered by groups of students and professionals dedicated to finding and implementing clean water and sanitation solutions in rural communities. Each Brigade matches the student-led group with local communities, water experts and a supportive Global Water Brigades staff on a 7 or 10 day trip to Honduras or Ghana. Below are the components that make up a water brigade.
Due to the unpredictable nature of water projects in rural communities, a Water Brigade may be assigned to work on a few different aspects of the water system. Since plans change and things aren’t always predictable, it’s a good idea to come on a brigade with an open mind. Below is a list of projects that a brigade may have the opportunity to work on.
Infrastructural Development
This component of the project will focus on improving the infrastructure of the current water system or developing new infrastructure for a new system. Brigades may be working on a piping system, water storage units, small dam, water treatment facility or another infrastructural project. During this element, there will be labor involved though anyone can take part regardless of your expertise.
Community Organizing
Throughout the entire project and your entire time in Honduras or Ghana you will be involved in Community Organizing. This will include, but is not limited to: meeting with community leaders to speak about their strategies and efforts; visiting families to assess the presence and success of community leaders; holding community-wide meetings to organize the community and plan for the future; taking part in community activities (such as playing with the children, playing soccer, etc.) that build a relationship between the communities and Water Brigades. This will be one of the most valuable and most rewarding parts of the trip.
Water Quality Management
In addition to the infrastructure, your project will also focus on the water quality in the community with which you are working. You will conduct water samples to monitor water quality and ensure that the community members are drinking clean water. If the water quality is known to be poor, your project may involve working with the community to improve the treatment system or to build a new treatment system.
Education Sessions
Nearly every group will be given the chance to create and put on an education session for some of the community members. The ages and demographics of the audience may vary, and the education topics deal with health and sanitation issues such as proper handwashing technique, dental hygiene, etc. Each group will receive their education topic and projected audience before they leave for the brigade, and will have time to work on the session before departing.
Free Time!
Not all of the time spent is doing work! Brigadiers will have free time in the evenings to relax and participate in discussions. Brigadiers will also have the opportunity to play with kids at local orphanages or schools. During one day on the trip, brigadiers may travel to a near by city for shopping and some delicious Honduran/Ghanaian cuisine.
7 day brigade (Honduras)
10 day brigade (Ghana)
View the “
Water Brigades Student Involvement” document to learn about students’ roles during a Water Brigade.
Global Water Brigades is powered by groups of students and professionals dedicated to finding and implementing clean water and sanitation solutions in rural communities. Each Brigade matches the student-led group with local communities, water experts and a supportive Global Water Brigades staff on a 7 or 10 day trip to Honduras or Ghana. Below are the components that make up a water brigade.
Due to the unpredictable nature of water projects in rural communities, a Water Brigade may be assigned to work on a few different aspects of the water system. Since plans change and things aren’t always predictable, it’s a good idea to come on a brigade with an open mind. Below is a list of projects that a brigade may have the opportunity to work on.
Infrastructural Development
This component of the project will focus on improving the infrastructure of the current water system or developing new infrastructure for a new system. Brigades may be working on a piping system, water storage units, small dam, water treatment facility or another infrastructural project. During this element, there will be labor involved though anyone can take part regardless of your expertise.
Community Organizing
Throughout the entire project and your entire time in Honduras or Ghana you will be involved in Community Organizing. This will include, but is not limited to: meeting with community leaders to speak about their strategies and efforts; visiting families to assess the presence and success of community leaders; holding community-wide meetings to organize the community and plan for the future; taking part in community activities (such as playing with the children, playing soccer, etc.) that build a relationship between the communities and Water Brigades. This will be one of the most valuable and most rewarding parts of the trip.
Water Quality Management
In addition to the infrastructure, your project will also focus on the water quality in the community with which you are working. You will conduct water samples to monitor water quality and ensure that the community members are drinking clean water. If the water quality is known to be poor, your project may involve working with the community to improve the treatment system or to build a new treatment system.
Education Sessions
Nearly every group will be given the chance to create and put on an education session for some of the community members. The ages and demographics of the audience may vary, and the education topics deal with health and sanitation issues such as proper handwashing technique, dental hygiene, etc. Each group will receive their education topic and projected audience before they leave for the brigade, and will have time to work on the session before departing.
Free Time!
Not all of the time spent is doing work! Brigadiers will have free time in the evenings to relax and participate in discussions. Brigadiers will also have the opportunity to play with kids at local orphanages or schools. During one day on the trip, brigadiers may travel to a near by city for shopping and some delicious Honduran/Ghanaian cuisine.
7 day brigade (Honduras)
10 day brigade (Ghana)
View the “
Water Brigades Student Involvement” document to learn about students’ roles during a Water Brigade.
Global Water Brigades is powered by groups of students and professionals dedicated to finding and implementing clean water and sanitation solutions in rural communities. Each Brigade matches the student-led group with local communities, water experts and a supportive Global Water Brigades staff on a 7 or 10 day trip to Honduras or Ghana. Below are the components that make up a water brigade.
Due to the unpredictable nature of water projects in rural communities, a Water Brigade may be assigned to work on a few different aspects of the water system. Since plans change and things aren’t always predictable, it’s a good idea to come on a brigade with an open mind. Below is a list of projects that a brigade may have the opportunity to work on.
Infrastructural Development
This component of the project will focus on improving the infrastructure of the current water system or developing new infrastructure for a new system. Brigades may be working on a piping system, water storage units, small dam, water treatment facility or another infrastructural project. During this element, there will be labor involved though anyone can take part regardless of your expertise.
Community Organizing
Throughout the entire project and your entire time in Honduras or Ghana you will be involved in Community Organizing. This will include, but is not limited to: meeting with community leaders to speak about their strategies and efforts; visiting families to assess the presence and success of community leaders; holding community-wide meetings to organize the community and plan for the future; taking part in community activities (such as playing with the children, playing soccer, etc.) that build a relationship between the communities and Water Brigades. This will be one of the most valuable and most rewarding parts of the trip.
Water Quality Management
In addition to the infrastructure, your project will also focus on the water quality in the community with which you are working. You will conduct water samples to monitor water quality and ensure that the community members are drinking clean water. If the water quality is known to be poor, your project may involve working with the community to improve the treatment system or to build a new treatment system.
Education Sessions
Nearly every group will be given the chance to create and put on an education session for some of the community members. The ages and demographics of the audience may vary, and the education topics deal with health and sanitation issues such as proper handwashing technique, dental hygiene, etc. Each group will receive their education topic and projected audience before they leave for the brigade, and will have time to work on the session before departing.
Free Time!
Not all of the time spent is doing work! Brigadiers will have free time in the evenings to relax and participate in discussions. Brigadiers will also have the opportunity to play with kids at local orphanages or schools. During one day on the trip, brigadiers may travel to a near by city for shopping and some delicious Honduran/Ghanaian cuisine.
7 day brigade (Honduras)
10 day brigade (Ghana)
View the “
Water Brigades Student Involvement” document to learn about students’ roles during a Water Brigade.
Global Water Brigades is powered by groups of students and professionals dedicated to finding and implementing clean water and sanitation solutions in rural communities. Each Brigade matches the student-led group with local communities, water experts and a supportive Global Water Brigades staff on a 7 or 10 day trip to Honduras or Ghana. Below are the components that make up a water brigade.
Due to the unpredictable nature of water projects in rural communities, a Water Brigade may be assigned to work on a few different aspects of the water system. Since plans change and things aren’t always predictable, it’s a good idea to come on a brigade with an open mind. Below is a list of projects that a brigade may have the opportunity to work on.
Infrastructural Development
This component of the project will focus on improving the infrastructure of the current water system or developing new infrastructure for a new system. Brigades may be working on a piping system, water storage units, small dam, water treatment facility or another infrastructural project. During this element, there will be labor involved though anyone can take part regardless of your expertise.
Community Organizing
Throughout the entire project and your entire time in Honduras or Ghana you will be involved in Community Organizing. This will include, but is not limited to: meeting with community leaders to speak about their strategies and efforts; visiting families to assess the presence and success of community leaders; holding community-wide meetings to organize the community and plan for the future; taking part in community activities (such as playing with the children, playing soccer, etc.) that build a relationship between the communities and Water Brigades. This will be one of the most valuable and most rewarding parts of the trip.
Water Quality Management
In addition to the infrastructure, your project will also focus on the water quality in the community with which you are working. You will conduct water samples to monitor water quality and ensure that the community members are drinking clean water. If the water quality is known to be poor, your project may involve working with the community to improve the treatment system or to build a new treatment system.
Education Sessions
Nearly every group will be given the chance to create and put on an education session for some of the community members. The ages and demographics of the audience may vary, and the education topics deal with health and sanitation issues such as proper handwashing technique, dental hygiene, etc. Each group will receive their education topic and projected audience before they leave for the brigade, and will have time to work on the session before departing.
Free Time!
Not all of the time spent is doing work! Brigadiers will have free time in the evenings to relax and participate in discussions. Brigadiers will also have the opportunity to play with kids at local orphanages or schools. During one day on the trip, brigadiers may travel to a near by city for shopping and some delicious Honduran/Ghanaian cuisine.
