End Date: Jun 24, 2012 09:00 AM

Volunteer Activity Description:
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.

Affiliated Organization: Global Brigades USA
Program: Medical Brigades
Group: Medical Brigades at DePaul University

Supporter's Comments

Organization Admin donated $26
saying: Check 9385, Leo Burnett Company, Charitable Foundation, 35 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601-1723

Sep 18, 2012 06:01 PM

 

John Mayes donated $30
saying: Have a great trip, I wish you all the success on this rewarding journey.
Jun 11, 2012 04:30 PM

 

Kendell F Anders donated $50
Jun 07, 2012 11:25 AM

 

Anonymous donated $105
Jun 04, 2012 09:03 AM

 

Pragna S Dave donated $25
saying: We're so proud of you Nu! Cannot wait to hear how this experience changes your world - all the best! :)
Jun 04, 2012 06:04 AM

 

Anonymous donated $55
May 30, 2012 03:31 PM

 

Jessica Edwards donated $35
saying: You're an inspiration!
May 29, 2012 04:39 PM

 

Christine Barrett donated $20
saying: go, girl! you are inspiring!
May 29, 2012 04:28 PM

 

Nuhamin Woldemariam donated $900
May 29, 2012 01:58 PM

 

Nuhamin Woldemariam donated $1,000
May 23, 2012 11:05 AM

 

Chassidy E. Keys donated $40
saying: Enjoy your trip to Ghana sis!
May 17, 2012 12:14 PM

 

Ndidi Megan Elue donated $10
saying: Anything for you Nu! :)

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May 16, 2012 06:54 PM

 

Nuhamin Woldemariam donated $200
May 14, 2012 12:46 PM

 

Nuhamin Woldemariam donated $100
May 08, 2012 10:10 AM

 

Nuhamin Woldemariam donated $250
Feb 29, 2012 10:36 AM