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May 16	Volunteer Activity: UCONN Medical Brigade May 2013 Ghana

UCONN Medical Brigade May 2013 Ghana

End Date: May 25, 2013 12:00 AM

Volunteer Activity Message

Global Medical and Dental Brigades in Ghana work alongside each other on a 10-day long brigade in under-resourced communities around the central region of Ghana. Each medical and dental brigade incorporates a public health portion at the end of the 4 clinical days. The 10-day medical and public health brigade provides volunteers with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on communities while gaining hands-on experience in the field of international medicine. Prior to travel, volunteers collect medicines, recruit health professionals and fundraise. Once in Ghana, the team will visit one partner community to administer a 3-4 day-long clinic and conduct health workshops. During clinical days, community members are able to consult doctors and dentists, fill any necessary prescriptions, receive necessary dental care, and sit-in on health education lectures. At the end of the medical portion, volunteers then have a chance to build public health projects to address some of the environmental health issues. Public Health construction includes latrines, eco-stoves, and water filtration devices. Yeah Buddy.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $1,000

Saying "Ch 12643 Covidien
"

Sep 27, 2013 08:05 PM

Wendelyn King donated $55

Saying "Congratulations on your college graduation. We will be thinking of you on your travels to Ghana.
Love,
Jamie and Wendy"

May 12, 2013 01:05 PM

Elaine Bliss donated $60

Saying "Good Luck. Freshman change"

Apr 21, 2013 10:37 AM

Christie Scheer donated $25

Apr 11, 2013 01:50 PM

mary anne fenton donated $50

Apr 09, 2013 07:51 PM

Michael Gorra donated $100

Mar 17, 2013 01:47 PM

Michelle Grasso donated $1,000

Saying "My Company will match the gift 100% in June"

Mar 15, 2013 06:51 AM

Laura Wellington donated $10

Mar 04, 2013 06:19 AM

Louise Earhart donated $100

Saying "All the best. You uncle Jess/Sam and new wife Janice are. going to Uganda ( second time) in September for 2 months. Will spend 1 week in Kenya . I will send him your announcement"

Feb 15, 2013 10:18 AM

Irina Nanca donated $50

Feb 13, 2013 12:04 PM

Erick Moy donated $50

Feb 13, 2013 11:51 AM

Joyce Miller donated $50

Feb 12, 2013 07:52 AM

robin hirschfield donated $250

Saying "We're so proud of you and all your hard work. Love, Mom and Dad"

Feb 11, 2013 01:55 PM

$2,800.00

of $2,400.00

in donations needed to reach the Initiative Goal

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Thank you for your support!

of 40

volunteers needed to reach the Initiative Goal