Kennan Christensen's Empowered Points Account SQUADS ABROAD
Global Impact Squad mobilizes students abroad to be matched with an underserved school to complete small construction projects, lead educational workshops, and engage in cultural exchange activities with students in the school that improve educational outcomes. Our in-country teams ensure that the school projects are built on sustainable relationships, need, and in-kind investment within the school. Participants commit a contribution to the school project materials and prepare educational workshops based on topics selected by the school. In addition, the program also incorporates cultural and language learning activities each day that foster greater appreciation and understanding of the local culture. Impact Squads is a program of Global Brigades, a highly recognized international development organization that uniquely implements a Holistic Model that targets specific UN Sustainable Development goals within partner communities. Our model systematically builds community ownership and collaboratively executes programs with the end goal of sustainably transitioning to a relationship of impact monitoring.

Ridgefield HS Medical Squad to Panama in May 2026! SQUADS ABROAD
Global Medical Squad mobilizes students abroad to participate in a medical clinic that will provide primary health care services to under-resourced communities with limited to no access to medical care. During the clinic, students will assist with intake, triage, shadow our physicians, provide education workshops, and help to distribute medicine in the pharmacy. In addition students will help build the capacity of community health workers on chronic illness screening techniques. Included in the program fee is a contribution that makes our medical clinics possible. Medical Squads is a program of Global Brigades, a highly recognized international development organization that uniquely implements a Holistic Model that targets specific UN Sustainable Development goals within partner communities. Our model systematically builds community ownership and collaboratively executes programs with the end goal of sustainably transitioning to a relationship of impact monitoring.

Amy Cristello Kambia Empowered Points Account Global Brigades USA
Global Brigades, is a US 501c3 nonprofit recognized for its international health and sustainable development work. Through an evidence-based model, we work alongside local staff and community members to design and implement projects that tangibly improve lives in partner countries. Kambia is a program of Global Brigades set out to transform global education by enhancing university and college curriculums aligned to the health and development work our teams implement. Global Brigades supports communities with healthcare, economic development and clean water projects, and uniquely implements these programs in a holistic model to meet a community’s goals. Our model systematically builds community ownership and collaboratively executes programs with the end goal of sustainably evolving to a relationship of impact monitoring. To learn more about Global Brigades please visit www.globalbrigades.org and to learn more about our Kambia Programs please visit www.globalbrigades.org/kambia-program-catalog/

Constance Sheets Kambia Empowered Points Account Global Brigades USA
Global Brigades, is a US 501c3 nonprofit recognized for its international health and sustainable development work. Through an evidence-based model, we work alongside local staff and community members to design and implement projects that tangibly improve lives in partner countries. Kambia is a program of Global Brigades set out to transform global education by enhancing university and college curriculums aligned to the health and development work our teams implement. Global Brigades supports communities with healthcare, economic development and clean water projects, and uniquely implements these programs in a holistic model to meet a community’s goals. Our model systematically builds community ownership and collaboratively executes programs with the end goal of sustainably evolving to a relationship of impact monitoring. To learn more about Global Brigades please visit www.globalbrigades.org and to learn more about our Kambia Programs please visit www.globalbrigades.org/kambia-program-catalog/

Parihuaca and Jiniapa Communities Fundraiser - Connecting Hearts with Global Brigades Chapter Global Brigades USA
Support Life-Changing Projects in Rural Honduras
We're raising funds to support two impactful public health and infrastructure projects in rural Honduran communities, Parihuaca and Jiniapa. Your support will help bring clean water and safe cooking infrastructure to families in need, improving health, dignity, and opportunity for hundreds of individuals.

Project 1: Clean Drinking Water System
Community: Parihuaca
Municipality: Nacaome | Department: Valle
Population: 120 people | Homes Impacted: 24

Community Overview:
Parihuaca is a rural community located in the municipality of Nacaome, in the department of Valle, southwestern Honduras. Settled amid agricultural zones, Parihuaca’s community members primarily engage in agriculture, skilled trades, and the cultivation of essential grains such as corn and beans. However, the community faces significant economic challenges, as there are no stable sources of employment locally. As a result, many families are forced to migrate to other parts of the country, particularly to Tegucigalpa, Nacaome or Choluteca, in search of work opportunities.

The homes in the community are typically constructed from traditional materials like adobe and wood, reflecting both local resources and longstanding building practices. Educational opportunities within the community are limited to a primary school, and for students wishing to pursue secondary or higher education, travel to neighbouring communities or even the departmental capital is necessary. Access to basic services is also limited. The community does not have access to electricity nor a formal water system and only recently formed a water committee, which has yet to be trained. The only existing water source is a well that was drilled two years ago, which does not sufficiently meet the needs of all residents.

Community members have also highlighted several pressing needs, besides the development of a much-needed sustainable water system; they need to improve access to medical services and infrastructural support to enhance transportation and mobility in and out of the community, given that in winter, the only access they have to other communities is by boat. These priorities reflect the residents' ongoing efforts to improve their overall quality of life and expand opportunities for future generations.

Project:
This project will provide clean water directly to the homes of 24 families in the community of Parihuaca. The design is a mixed well/pump and gravity-based system. We will first install an electro-submersible pump at the well site with a capacity of 3 Horsepower with an electrical generator of 8.2 kW to power the pump. This pump will be connected with piping up to a 5,000-gallon storage tank at a higher elevation. Water will then be fed by gravity from the storage tank down to the households in the community through distribution piping. The project brings sufficient, high quality, high-quality water directly to homes in the community. The impact will be felt especially for women and children, who currently spend hours in the morning and evenings manually collecting and carrying water from the well.

During the three months timeline for executing this project, the WASH Council and its supporting committees will be trained in topics such as: leadership, gender equality, management, water quality, sustainability fee, laws and regulations of the Honduran water sector, operation, maintenance, water meters and governance of their water system.

Project 2: In-Home Eco-Stove Construction
Community: Jiniapa
Municipality: Cedros | Department: Francisco Morazán
Population: 214 people | Homes Impacted: 25

Community Overview:
Jiniapa is a rural community located in the municipality of Cedros, in the department of Francisco Morazán, Honduras. The homes in Jiniapa are typically constructed from a mix of adobe, mud, wood, and cement blocks. Most families earn a living through agriculture, raising livestock, and creating handcrafted goods. While children in the community do have access to both primary and secondary education, infrastructure is limited, and there is only one classroom currently serving around 50 children of various ages and grade levels. This overcrowding has led the community to express an important need for the construction of additional classrooms to ensure students receive an adequate and effective education.

Healthcare access within Jiniapa is also limited. There is no health centre within the community itself, so residents must travel to the nearby community of El Guante, which is 15 km away from the community, to receive medical care. Children in Jiniapa commonly suffer from illnesses such as colds, diarrhoea, and ear infections, while among adults, diarrhoea and high blood pressure. These reported health issues are often linked to the community’s inadequate access to clean water, sanitation, and in-home public health infrastructure. Specifically, respiratory issues can be caused by or exacerbated due to the use of an open fire stove and/or lack of a chimney in the kitchen.

Currently, Jiniapa does not have a functioning water system. Community members carry water from one public well or one of two private wells available in the community. Those who use the private wells have to pay a monthly fee of 50 lempiras. While some houses in the community do have latrines, many are in poor condition and need repair or replacement to ensure safe sanitation. At present, efforts to build a new water system that will eventually provide consistent and clean water access to all households, are underway. The well has been gaged yielding above 70 gpm and the water quality has been certified as clean to national and international health standards The next steps are to build a storage tank and install a new pump to propel water to the households in the community.

Access to healthcare services, the construction of a reliable water system and in-home public health infrastructure, including eco-stoves, and investment in educational infrastructure, as described above, are the most important needs the community wants to tackle.

Project:
This project will provide eco-stoves to 25 families in Jiniapa that currently lack safe, functional cooking infrastructure in their homes. Eco-stoves are built with “rocket stove” technology to provide increased and balanced heat for the cooking surface. The properly installed chimney draws smoke and other pollutants outside of the home to reduce inhalation and potential pulmonary illness. The eco-stove design provides an up to 75% reduction in daily wood used, saving families both time and money for gathering wood, and also decreases environmental impact.

How You Can Help
Every dollar counts in helping us reach our goal and support these two communities in building healthier, more sustainable futures. Your donation will directly support:

- Construction materials and labor
- Water system equipment and generator
- Eco-stove materials and tools
- Training and capacity-building for local committees

Donate today and be a part of creating a lasting and sustainable impact for families in Honduras.

Take a look at our Parihuaca and Jiniapa communities as well as some project examples for reference.

Shabnam Azimi Kambia Empowered Points Account Global Brigades USA
Global Brigades, is a US 501c3 nonprofit recognized for its international health and sustainable development work. Through an evidence-based model, we work alongside local staff and community members to design and implement projects that tangibly improve lives in partner countries. Kambia is a program of Global Brigades set out to transform global education by enhancing university and college curriculums aligned to the health and development work our teams implement. Global Brigades supports communities with healthcare, economic development and clean water projects, and uniquely implements these programs in a holistic model to meet a community’s goals. Our model systematically builds community ownership and collaboratively executes programs with the end goal of sustainably evolving to a relationship of impact monitoring. To learn more about Global Brigades please visit www.globalbrigades.org and to learn more about our Kambia Programs please visit www.globalbrigades.org/kambia-program-catalog/

Shannon Richard Kambia Empowered Points Account Global Brigades USA
Global Brigades, is a US 501c3 nonprofit recognized for its international health and sustainable development work. Through an evidence-based model, we work alongside local staff and community members to design and implement projects that tangibly improve lives in partner countries. Kambia is a program of Global Brigades set out to transform global education by enhancing university and college curriculums aligned to the health and development work our teams implement. Global Brigades supports communities with healthcare, economic development and clean water projects, and uniquely implements these programs in a holistic model to meet a community’s goals. Our model systematically builds community ownership and collaboratively executes programs with the end goal of sustainably evolving to a relationship of impact monitoring. To learn more about Global Brigades please visit www.globalbrigades.org and to learn more about our Kambia Programs please visit www.globalbrigades.org/kambia-program-catalog/

Year-end Fundraising Campaign (Dental X-Ray Units) Global Brigades USA
Portable, digital dental X-ray units will be a high impact addition to Global Brigades' Medical & Dental Brigade clinics, significantly elevating the standard of patient care. Currently, diagnoses are limited to visual and tactile examination, and while Global Brigades' dental professionals are highly experienced in this method, given the rural nature of brigades, introducing portable digital radiography will give dental professionals the ability to accurately visualize the internal structure of teeth and bone right at the point of care. This allows for precise treatment planning, moving beyond emergency extractions to provide more conservative and curative procedures that ultimately improve long-term oral health outcomes for patients. Furthermore, digital images can be easily stored, shared, and referenced, creating a better record of care for follow-up brigades and permanent clinics.

Kids Love Greece Fundraiser to Support GBs Urban Clinic SQUADS ABROAD
Kids Love Greece fundraiser page to support Global Brigades Urban Clinic in Athens, Greece. Squads Abroad mobilize students abroad to help improve educational outcomes in the developing world by providing support and hands-on projects that improve learning environments. Squads is a program of Global Brigades, a highly recognized international development organization that uniquely implements a Holistic Model that targets specific UN Sustainable Development goals within partner communities. Our model systematically builds community ownership and collaboratively executes programs with the end goal of sustainably transitioning to a relationship of impact monitoring.

Water System Fundraiser | Estacones, Nacaome Honduras | Lousisiana State University 2025 Global Brigades USA
Global Brigades offers 7-day Water Brigades throughout the year in Honduras, Panama and Ghana. Water Brigades' mission is to empower communities to access sufficient clean water through infrastructural development, water treatment, community leader training and education. Water Brigades volunteers assist in implementing clean water systems to prevent water-related illnesses in communities with limited access to clean water. One of the fundamental roadblocks to community development is lack of clean water. With a sufficient quantity of properly treated water, community members can cut off the connection between water and illness and ultimately live healthier, more productive lives. Volunteers work side-by-side with community members as well as with our in-country project technicians in all aspects of the water system's construction while learning about its design, functionality, and long-term sustainability.