• Embed Doc
  • Readcast
  • Collections
  • CommentGo Back
Download
 
Welcome to Global Brigades!
Dear Brigaders,It is my honor and privilege to welcome you to Global Brigades – the largestinternational student-led community development movement. What you’reabout to embark upon is nothing less than a journey. A journey of inspiration,hard work, connection, commitment and more than anything – an internationalexperience like you’ve never had before.It may sound grand, it may sound lofty. But just ask a fellow brigader. What youand your classmates have before you is an opportunity to make history. Thepeoples lives you will change are real, including your own! The partnerorganizations and communities you will work with will thrive because of yourleadership and dedication. The most important step now is the first step – to getinvolved and to make a difference.o a r ga es programs n anama prov e an s-on nternat ona commun tydevelopment experiences. This is a unique opportunity to apply your education,intellect, and creativity to help micro-entrepreneurs, indigenous communities, orsmall farmers to realize their dream of escaping poverty and experiencing trueempowerment. We encourage students to use this experience to build skills,networks, friendships, understanding, resumes, and a stronger connection to ourglobal community.Thank you for your interest and leadership in Global Brigades. As a student-ledmovement, your brigade experiences and your club achievements will be exactlywhat you make them. Ask for more. Share new ideas. Keep the momentum alive.Wherever this experience takes you and your team, we’re here supporting you,every step of the way!Welcome to the GB family,
Catherine Markman 
Catherine MarkmanCEO, Global Development Brigades
 
How to use this manual:
This is a guide for new leaders of Global Law Brigades (GLB)Clubs in universitiesthat describes the what-is and how-to of GLB programs. It is a manual meant toguide the club leader through on-campus brigade club formation, projectexecution abroad, and network expansion. Inside is a collection of GLB’s bestpractices, examples, and tips to ensure a high-quality approach to our mission asa student-led strategic development organization. Additional resources andtemplates are also available in the form of “Manual Supplements,” which can beobtained from the GLB Regional Advisor, or Law Brigades Director, Diane Dunn.
Section I: About Global Brigades and Law BrigadesSection II: How to start a clubSection III: Preparing for the TripSection IV: The Brigade: Logistics, Housing, Transportation, and FoodSection V: The Next Brigade: Project Assessment and Brigade TransitionSection VI: GLB policies on conduct and paymentSection VII: GB Panama Contacts
Some icons are repeated to catch your attention…
WebSource:
Templatesand informationare availableon the GLB web site
ConferenceCall:
Participatein a free conference callwithregional advisorsandcountry directors
ImportantDeadlines:
ReadAhead and mark these dateson your calendar now!
Email:
Contactyour RegionalAdvisoror Law Brigades Directorwithquestionsand periodic updates
Online Payment Due:
Make your100% tax deductible paymentsonthe Brigades Fundraising Site (BFS)
of 00

Leave a Comment

You must be to leave a comment.
Submit
Characters: ...
You must be to leave a comment.
Submit
Characters: ...