Global Brigades is a student-led, nonprofit health and sustainable development organization with varied membership that spans North American and European universities. Participating student and professional volunteers empower communities in developing countries with sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and environment, while respecting local culture.

According to the organization, 6,100 volunteers from over 70 university clubs have traveled to provide health and economic development solutions to more than 350,000 beneficiaries. The organization has concentrated its efforts largely within Honduras, Panama, and Ghana

Ghana

Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...

. Various projects, listed below, are designed to suit the broad range of needs in those developing nations.

Volunteer Programs

• Architecture Brigades (Honduras)
• Business Brigades (Panama)
• Dental Brigades (Honduras, Panama, Ghana)
• Environmental Brigades (Panama)
• Law Brigades (Panama)
• Medical Brigades (Honduras, Panama, Ghana)
• Microfinance Brigades (Honduras, Ghana)
• Public Health Brigades (Honduras)
• Water Brigades (Honduras, Ghana)