GWB Power Point 2009

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GWB Information Session

October 4, 2009
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Global Brigades is the world’s largest student-

led global health and sustainable development
organization. As a secular, international
nonprofit organization, we mobilize student
volunteers and professionals to empower
communities in developing countries with
programs that improve quality of life while
respecting local culture and improving the
environment.
Between 2008 and 2009, more than 4,000

volunteers from 80 GB university chapters in
the U.S., Canada, and U.K. traveled to provide
health and economic development solutions to
more than 50,000 beneficiaries through our
teams in Panama and Honduras.
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Designs and implements water

systems to prevent
communicable illnesses in
communities with limited
access to clean water. Student
volunteers and engineers travel
annually to implement
community-based water
projects with our local partners.
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Communities are selected by an

extensive study based on need, water
quality, access to water, and high
feasibility for successful project.
Most communities are within only a
few hours of student
accommodations, so that daily travel
for brigades is feasible and safe.
Global Brigades only works in
communities where we have been
invited, have strong relationships with
community leaders, and where water
counsels can be formed to perpetuate
the project.
Introduction to Global Water Brigades
Although specific projects vary for each club, a brigade

incorporates the following phases: introduction,
community organizing, construction, and workshops.
first day
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or
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identify
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economic
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families and geographical
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project.
about conservation
issues
of water that hinder
usage andthe
communities from
consumption in the homes,
obtaining clean water.
and the importance of
water in terms of health
and sanitation.
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Between brigades our in-

country team insures that the
water counsels are functioning
and have the necessary
funding to perpetuate the
longevity of the systems
created.
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Noon: Flight arrives in

Tegucigalpa
1:00pm: Transport to
accommodations
2:00pm: Lunch and settle into
housing
3:00pm: Orientation
• Meet Honduran team
• Rules and expectations
• Presentation on GB
4:00pm: Review project
designs
6:00pm: Dinner
8:00pm: Night time bonding
8:00am: Breakfast
9:00am: Depart for community
11:00am: Conduct community
meeting
and make
introductions
1:00pm: Lunch
2:00pm: Water source site visit
4:00pm: Depart to
accommodations
6:00pm: Dinner
8:00pm: Night time bonding
7:00am: Breakfast
8:00am: Travel to community
• Prepare site for construction
12:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm: Continue construction
3:00pm: Conduct workshops
4:00pm: Depart to
accommodations
6:00pm: Dinner
7:00pm: Post-brigade
organizing
8:00am: Breakfast
9:00am: Travel to Tegucigalpa
• Visit artisan community
• Souvenir shopping
12:00pm: Lunch
4:00pm: Travel back to
accommodations
5:00pm: Free time
6:00pm: Dinner
7:00pm: Sponsorship program
discussion
8:00pm: FIESTA!
• Electricity, showers, and linens

• Laundry and room cleaning
• Private chefs prepare nutritious
food
• Security on duty
• Internet cafe
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$750 + Airfare
Included in program fee:
 7 days and 6 nights program
 Accommodations and meals
 In-country transportation
 Spanish translators and coordinators
 Program sustainability
 Water project materials ($100)
Join the next Water Brigade!

Contact one of the following University of XYZ GWB officers:
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Global Brigades, Inc.

GWB Information Session

Global Brigades is the world’s largest student-

Between 2008 and 2009, more than 4,000

Designs and implements water

Communities are selected by an

Introduction to Global Water Brigades

Although specific projects vary for each club, a brigade

Between brigades our in-

Noon: Flight arrives in

• Electricity, showers, and linens

Join the next Water Brigade!

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