1. Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 GMDB Information Session September 14, 2010 ARCHITECTURE.BUSINESS.DENTAL.ENVIRONMENT.LAW.MEDICAL.PUBLIC HEALTH.WATER www.globalbrigades.org

2. Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 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. ABOUT.LOCATION.VIDEO.BRIGADES.FOLLOW-UP.SCHEDULE.LODGING.PROGRAM FEE.JOIN Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009

3. ABOUT.LOCATION.VIDEO.BRIGADES.FOLLOW-UP.SCHEDULE.LODGING.PROGRAM FEE.JOIN Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 Communities are selected by an extensive study based on need, access to medicine, and health system infrastructure. 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 and have strong relationships with community leaders.

4. Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 Second poorest country in Western Hemisphere Population living below US $1 a day (%): 15 Population living below US $2 a day (%): 80 Doctor to patient ratio: 1:1,667 Half of rural population without access to health care Infant Mortality Rate: 24.61 deaths/1,000 live births Total Fertility Rate: 3.38 children born/woman

5. Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 ABOUT.LOCATION.VIDEO.BRIGADES.FOLLOW-UP.SCHEDULE.LODGING.PROGRAM FEE.JOIN Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 Provides urgent and preventive dental services in communities with limited access to healthcare. Each of our community partners receives a brigade every 3 to 4 months where hundreds of patients are treated with fillings, cleanings and extractions, and are given dental hygiene workshops.

6. Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 ABOUT.LOCATION.VIDEO.BRIGADES.FOLLOW-UP.SCHEDULE.LODGING.PROGRAM FEE.JOIN Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 80 % of population have no access to a dentist 90% of population have cavities One dentist for every 45,000 people Typical families have less than 3 gallons of water per day to use

7. Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 ABOUT.LOCATION.VIDEO.BRIGADES.FOLLOW-UP.SCHEDULE.LODGING.PROGRAM FEE.JOIN Each dental clinic includes a cleaning station and surgical station. Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009

8. ABOUT.LOCATION.VIDEO.BRIGADES.FOLLOW-UP.SCHEDULE.LODGING.PROGRAM FEE.JOIN Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 Introduction to Global Dental Brigades http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK3PK721kmI

9. Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 ABOUT.LOCATION.VIDEO.BRIGADES.FOLLOW-UP.SCHEDULE.LODGING.PROGRAM FEE.JOIN Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 Global Medical Brigades (GMB) develops sustainable health initiatives and provides relief where there is limited access to healthcare. More than 3,000 annual student volunteers and health professionals travel to establish mobile medical clinics in under resourced communities. Each community that we partner with receives a brigade every 3 to 4 months where hundreds of patients are treated and volunteers deliver public health workshops.

10. Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 What? Public Health Education Preventive health services education programs are designed to enhance the patient's self- awareness and responsibility toward developing and maintaining healthier lifestyles. These programs provide education to help patients understand the role they play in their health and wellness. “Education is a social process…Education is growth…Education is, not a preparation for life; education is life itself.” – John Dewey

11. Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 What? What is a Medical Brigade? Click here the picture below to view our GMB introductory video on YouTube

12. Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 What? How a Medical Brigade Works In-takeTriageConsultationPharmacy Med Directions Dental Station

13. Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 ABOUT.LOCATION.VIDEO.BRIGADES.FOLLOW-UP.SCHEDULE.LODGING.PROGRAM FEE.JOIN Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 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: Unpack/sort medicine 6:00pm: Dinner 8:00pm: Night time bonding

14. Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 8:00am: Breakfast 9:00am: Tour of Nuevo Paraiso Play time with orphans Soccer with Flor Azul 12:00pm: Lunch 1:00pm: Medicine Packing Packing pills and labeling 6:00pm: Dinner 8:00pm: Night time bonding ABOUT.LOCATION.VIDEO.BRIGADES.FOLLOW-UP.SCHEDULE.LODGING.PROGRAM FEE.JOIN Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009

15. ABOUT.LOCATION.VIDEO.BRIGADES.FOLLOW-UP.SCHEDULE.LODGING.PROGRAM FEE.JOIN Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 7:00am: Breakfast 8:00am: Travel to community Setup clinic Provide care to patients 12:00pm: Lunch 1:00pm: Continue Brigade 4:00pm: Leave once all are cared for 6:00pm: Dinner 7:00pm: Post-brigade organizing 8:00pm: FIESTA on last day of brigades

16. Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 ABOUT.LOCATION.VIDEO.BRIGADES.FOLLOW-UP.SCHEDULE.LODGING.PROGRAM FEE.JOIN Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 8:00am: Breakfast 9:00am: Travel to Tegucigalpa Visit artisan community Souvenir shopping 12:00pm: Lunch 4:00pm: Travel back to Nuevo Paraiso 5:00pm: Free time 6:00pm: Dinner 7:00pm: Sponsorship program discussion

17. Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 ABOUT.LOCATION.VIDEO.BRIGADES.FOLLOW-UP.SCHEDULE.LODGING.PROGRAM FEE.JOIN Electricity, showers, and linens Laundry and room cleaning Private chefs prepare nutritious food Security on duty Internet cafe Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009

18. Help Program Costs Global Brigade in Honduras Total Cost: $750 + airfare Total Cost: $750 + airfare

19. Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 Ways to get involved: Volunteering in Honduras over Spring Break Applying to become an officer Joining the Marketing and Fundraising Committee – Contact Casey at cmichalsk@gmail.com

20. Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 How do I sign up? 1.Visit http://gmdb.studentorgs.wvu.edu/http://gmdb.studentorgs.wvu.edu/ 2.In the top left corner, there is a link to our member application. (It is a brief questionarie!) 3.Email this form to Shayna at wvu.gdb@globalbrigades.org wvu.gdb@globalbrigades.org Deadline is October 1 st

21. Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 Join the next Brigade! Contact one of the following West Virginia University GB officers: Shayna Adamovich GDB President Email: wvugdb@globalbrigades.org Phone Number: 304-218-1280 Casey Michalski GMB VP of Marketing, On/Off Campus PR Email: cmichalsk@gmail.com Phone Number: 304-280-9975 ABOUT.LOCATION.VIDEO.BRIGADES.FOLLOW-UP.SCHEDULE.LODGING.PROGRAM FEE.JOIN Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 Stefanie Yahn GDB VP of Project Planning and Development Email: stefanie.yahn@gmail.com Phone Number: 304-280-000

22. Global Brigades, Inc. Copyright 2009 Questions? ARCHITECTURE.BUSINESS.DENTAL.ENVIRONMENT.LAW.MEDICAL.PUBLIC HEALTH.WATER www.globalbrigades.org