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:

• 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.  Programs are available in Panama or Honduras.

  For more information visit, www.dentalbrigades.org or contact kate@globalbrigades.org. 
  
  

• Business Brigades
  
• Global Business Brigades (GBB) is a secular, international network of business students and professionals whose mission is to travel to developing countries to assist in local economic development by providing business solutions to microenterprises in rural villages with limited access to resources. GBB empowers volunteers with the material, know-how, and support to assess and deliver solutions that provide value while preserving local culture and the environment.  Programs are currently underway in Honduras and Panama. 
  
  For more information, visit www.businessbrigades.org or contact Andri@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 Orion@globalbrigades.org.
  

• Architecture Brigades
  
• Global Architecture Brigades (GAB) is a network of architecture volunteers who design and construct socially responsible and sustainable architecture solutions in developing nations. A think tank design approach that utilizes extensive community dialogue and independent research to create efficient, appropriate, and elegant structures to be embraced and utilized by those for whom they were built. 
  
  For more information, visit http://www.globalbrigades.org/project/architecture or contact johncunningham@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 SophiaHatz@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 working on your project, set off for some real Mayan culture in the charming colonial city of Copan.  This trip includes a two-night stay in Honduras' most famous colonial city, where you will get to explore the Mayan ruins and absorb some local culture.  You will be accommodated at the Camino Maya hotel, where an authentic Honduran breakfast provides energy for an exciting day of sightseeing, activities, and culture. You will have the option of meeting with local artisans, visiting a local hacienda, and/or exploring the archaeological museum.

Price:  $375*

Typical Itinerary:

Day One:     Scenic Drive to Copan, welcome gathering

Day Two:     Morning Excursion to Mayan Ruins, Afternoon Museum or Cultural Activity

Day Three:   Morning Sightseeing, Afternoon return flight to US

Includes:

• Roundtrip Ground Transportation
• Daily Continental Breakfast
• Copan Ruins National Park entrance fee
• Luxury Accomodation