Global Health Brigades at Berkeley
Pre-Health·Community Service/Nonprofit·Environmental/Sustainability
Global Health Brigades at Berkeley is a student-operated international volunteer organization that sends members on week-long brigades to underserved communities to provide healthcare and improve health infrastructure. Members fundraise to fund trips, gain hands-on exposure to global public health, and work alongside local staff and community members to deliver mobile clinics covering medical, dental, and vision services. The club takes a holistic approach to healthcare, preparing students for future medical careers.
500
Global Brigades university chapters worldwide, at least
100
Full-time local staff employed by Global Brigades, at least
300
Temporary local staff employed by Global Brigades, at least
1
Brigade trip length (in weeks)
4-6
Mobile clinic frequency in partner communities (months between visits)
Member Experiences
Week-long International Brigade Trip
Members travel to rural communities in countries such as Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, or Panama to staff mobile clinics offering medical, dental, OBGYN, and vision services alongside local staff and community members.