I'm headed to Honduras! Under Global Brigades, a well-organized (501(c)3 tax deductible) non-profit, I am safely traveling to a rural community in Honduras. While there, I will work closely with local community organizations and volunteers, to provide healthcare to an indigenous population that would otherwise not be able to receive such care. Indeed, without Global Brigade's rural outposts, people would have over a day's walk to the nearest clinic.

How does it work? Global Brigades puts the word out to the local community before our arrival. When we arrive, we sync our laptops to Global Brigade's computer system, which gives us electronic medical records, offering continuity of care through the different Brigade chapters. We work alongside local translators, educators, and doctors, as well as bringing these invaluable resources along ourselves. After hearing the patient's medical complaint and performing a physical examination, the patient will be given a treatment plan, prescribed medication, and treated on site. If necessary, they can be triaged to a hospital. While at our site, patients will receive medical education on topics such as hygiene, obtaining clean water, and malaria prevention. There will also be a dentist and OB/GYN on site.

What better way to make a positive impact on the world than to support our cause?

*Proceeds up to my goal get me to Honduras and back, keep me safe and well-fed along the way, and go towards support staff such as drivers, translators, and security. Any proceeds in excess of my goal go towards purchasing medications.