UIC Global Brigades

04/24/2018

Make sure to come out for our informational meetings this week!

04/09/2018

Day 1 of Global Brigades Week! We will be sharing the experiences of those who have gone on brigades in the past 🌍
________________________________________________________During my involvement with GB, I went on 3 different brigades. After my first trip to Nicaragua, I was hooked. There’s no way to explain how it feels to empower a community in such a way and get the same feeling in return, but every time I see the smiles on the patients’ faces, I’m brought back to that feeling. Even a complete language barrier doesn’t come between the bond you can make with your patients. No matter if you want to be a doctor, a dentist, a business person, or anything else, a brigade is absolutely the most inspiring, empowering experience you could ask for. ❤️
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#GBweek #globalbrigades #mygbstory

10/17/2017

Hello!

We wanted to announce that spots recently opened up on our December brigade to Ghana that we NEED to fill in order to go!

What: Medical brigade to Ghana to work with physicians and pharmacists to provide medical care to those in areas with limited access

When: Depart December 15th and return December 24th

If you are interested in either receiving more information or want to put your name in, please email [email protected]!
You would be responsible for finding your own flight to Ghana with an itinerary that satisfies the rules of our program associate. We may have one spot open to fly with the group, but you would need your money for that flight in by this Friday.
We may be able to provide temporary or long-term financial assistance (on a case by case basis).

This is a wonderful opportunity, no matter what field you are interested in!

Thank you!

04/21/2017

Come out to Montgomery Ward Lounge in SCE for some delicious sweets! All proceeds will help fund our Medical Brigade to Ghana and our Water Brigade to Honduras! Help support a great cause😊

04/19/2017

Do you want to indulge yourself with some amazing sweets?! Do you also want to help support a great cause?! Come out this Friday from 12:30 - 5 PM to the Montgomery Ward Lounge in SCE! Help support our brigades that will be traveling to Honduras and Ghana this upcoming December. We hope to see you there ☺️

04/12/2017

Hey UIC! On Friday April 21st from 1-5, come to the Montgomery Ward Lounge in SCE to support GB by buying some treats at our last bake sale of the semester! All proceeds will go toward GB and our ability to go on our 2 upcoming December Brigades. Cash and venmo both accepted!

Our last bake sale was a hit with a variety of tasty treats, so come on out to see what we have and support students who have a passion for helping underserved communities.
#globalbrigades #GBweek #GB365

04/10/2017

UIC Global Brigades's cover photo

04/10/2017

Happy GB week, UIC! #globalbrigades #gbweek #gb365

GB Week is an international celebration which aims to spread the word about Global Brigades' sustainable development work. This week volunteers around the world have planned a variety of events on campus and in their communities to promote the mission and vision of Global Brigades.

Let us know how you're celebrating by tagging #GlobalBrigades and #GBWeek!

04/02/2017

This photo is of Yousef Ismail seeing a patient in Honduras in the triage station of our brigade last December! Global Brigades is a great opportunity for anyone to get hands-on experience in their field and get to know people from all over the world.

This could be you in December of 2017 if you fill out an application to come on our trip to either Ghana or water brigade to Honduras. We can't wait to receive your app and start planning these brigades!

https://goo.gl/forms/OUhfpAxKgLmpcKX53

Photo Credit: Manny Ledezma

03/24/2017

Don't forget to fill out the application for our brigades! Please have them in as soon as possible!

Here is the link:
https://goo.gl/forms/9Oy9WXR6LaHgk8al2

03/16/2017

Thanks to everyone who came out to our info meetings this week, we're excited to receive your applications and get everything started!
To those who couldn't make it, no worries! Email [email protected] so we can send you the info and application!

03/14/2017

Missed our meeting at noon due to the snow? Don't worry, we're having another one today at 6pm in BSB 311! Bring friends and learn what Global Brigades at UIC is about!

03/13/2017

General Body Meetings start tomorrow! If you would like to learn more about our Medical Brigade to Ghana OR our Water Brigade to Honduras please stop by! There will be multiple meetings available in order to fit your schedules!

Informational Meetings will be held on the following dates:

March 14 at 12 PM @ BSB 319
March 14 at 6 PM @ BSB 311
March 15 at 12 PM @ BSB 311
March 15 at 3 PM @ BSB 311

If you cannot make any of these meetings and would still like to learn more, please e-mail us at [email protected]

Questions about the Water Brigade can be sent to [email protected]

03/07/2017

Hello everyone!
UIC GB is getting ready for our next trips, this year with TWO brigades in December 2017!
Come out to our informational meetings to learn about our upcoming medical brigade to Ghana and water brigade to Honduras, or about how to become a general member!
Tuesday March 14th @ 12pm in BSB 319 and 6pm in BSB 311
Wednesday March 15th @ 12pm and 3pm in BSB 311

12/30/2016

UIC Global Brigades's cover photo

12/24/2016

Now that we've been back for a few days, UIC GB wanted to thank everyone for their support! We had an amazing trip - we served hundreds of people at our clinic in 3 days, worked on 3 houses during public health, met amazing people and made lasting friendships.
But the job isn't done yet! Throughout this semester, GB will be planning our next brigade (stay tuned for updates!), keeping up with patients for GB's referral program, and fundraising for next time. Thank you again to everyone involved and we can't wait for our next Global Brigades experience!

12/09/2016

Tonight at 2:15 AM UIC GB will be meeting at O'Hare and beginning our journey! We are so grateful to everyone who has supported us so far, and can't wait to finally get to Honduras. See you all when we get back on the 18th!

11/22/2016

Medical Brigades at University of Illinois - Chicago | Global Brigades

Hello everyone!
In 18 days, UIC GB will be headed to Honduras! This means we are in the final stretch of fundraising, with this week being our final deadline. If you're interested in donating to help out our brigaders and the communities we will be visiting, follow this link! We would greatly appreciate any donations to an individual brigader or the group overall!
https://www.globalbrigades.org/empowered/chapter/university-of-illinois-at-chicago-medical-brigades-chapter/donate/university-of-illinois-chicago-medical-brigade-december-2016-honduras

Medical Brigade volunteers have the opportunity to shadow licensed doctors in medical consultations and assist in a pharmacy under the direction of licensed pharmac

09/27/2016

Hi everyone!
This Thursday, September 29th, we're having a fundraiser at Panera Bread! All you have to do to support us is go to Panera Bread (address is on flyer) between 4-8pm and show the attached flyer, either a printed copy or electronic. The more flyers we get, the bigger the donation we receive! So please bring your friends and eat for a good cause!

09/21/2016

Hello!

This is to remind everyone that our mandatory meeting is being held today at 6 pm in LCA room 2. Unless you have already notified us of your situation, you MUST attend this meeting if you are joining us on this brigade. If you are not going on this brigade, but are still interested in being a part of Global Medical Brigades at UIC, you're still welcome to join us! We will be discussing fundraising plans, volunteering, membership, and more.
Looking forward to seeing you there!

09/20/2016

Our first fundraising bakesale was a success! The money raised will fund medications and other medical supplies that we hope to provide to various communities in need in Honduras this December. If you'd like to join us in providing aid, please donate to these communities here:
https://www.globalbrigades.org/empowered/chapter/university-of-illinois-at-chicago-medical-brigades-chapter

09/10/2016

UIC Global Brigades Application Form

Hey all! 😀
Just a reminder that today is the last day to submit your application for our Honduras brigade in December.

Feel free to contact us with any questions: [email protected]

Have a wonderful rest of the day! 🌞

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwPSjccWNnYidJD6rlzF2cVDVa2rew_H0rBov0EuQgxpVzFg/viewform?c=0&w=1

04/26/2016

Global Brigades Application

Hi everyone!
Due to many applications still coming in, the application deadline for the December Honduras brigade (Saturday, December 10th - Sunday, December 18th) has been extended to this Thursday, April 28. Please apply as early as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Acceptances will be sent out beginning Wednesday, April 27. If accepted, please confirm by Sunday May 1st.
Look out for our first fundraising event TBA soon!

To apply to go on the brigade, please follow this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EZfdqDtPWSGx6drpaFkMsObPoa2ASDETaSdpcD6Xqeg/viewform?c=0&w=1

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected]

Thanks!

We have a limited number of spots for our brigade so please take the time give thought to each of the questions, we look forward to seeing your responses for the 2016 Global Brigade trip to Honduras!

04/25/2016

Global Brigades Application

Hey brigaders! Don't forget, applications for Honduras are due tonight at midnight!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EZfdqDtPWSGx6drpaFkMsObPoa2ASDETaSdpcD6Xqeg/viewform?c=0&w=1

We have a limited number of spots for our brigade so please take the time give thought to each of the questions, we look forward to seeing your responses for the 2016 Global Brigade trip to Honduras!

04/21/2016

Hey everyone! Applications for our medical/public health brigade to Honduras in December are due this Sunday! Apply via this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EZfdqDtPWSGx6drpaFkMsObPoa2ASDETaSdpcD6Xqeg/viewform?c=0&w=1

04/17/2016

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Hey brigaders! Don't forget that applications for our December brigade to Honduras are due one week from today, April 24th! Follow the link below to access the application. We can't wait to hear from you all!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EZfdqDtPWSGx6drpaFkMsObPoa2ASDETaSdpcD6Xqeg/viewform?c=0&w=1

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04/12/2016

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04/12/2016

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Application Information!

Join the next medical/public health brigade to Honduras! It will be from Saturday, December 10th to Sunday, December 18th.

To apply to go on the brigade, please follow the link below for the application: http://goo.gl/forms/V0sWzE0lun

This application is due by Sunday, April 24th. You will receive a decision by Wednesday, April 27th. If accepted, please confirm no later than Sunday, May 1st.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]

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04/07/2016

Hey Brigaders!
If you have any friends who are interested in joining our brigade this winter, but they aren't UIC affiliated or did not have a chance to come to one of our informational meetings, let them know to contact us via email ([email protected]) or Facebook so we can answer their questions! 😊

04/07/2016

UICGB GBM.pdf

Hello! If you were unable to attend the info meetings we had this week, we have created a link for the presentation we had.

If you have any additional questions feel free to email us at [email protected]!

04/06/2016

You weren't able to make it to yesterday's meeting? No worries! Come to our second informational meeting today at 4pm in Burnham Hall room 317 and learn how you can travel with us on a medical and public health brigade.

04/05/2016

Don't miss the meeting today! Come find out how you can go on the next medical brigade!
Burnham Hall 317 at 6 pm

03/31/2016

Hello everyone! Thank you for liking our page!
We will be having 2 informational meetings for our December 2016 brigade this coming week.
April 5th at 6:00
April 6th at 4:00
Both will take place in Burnham Hall 317!
If you can't make it to either but still would like the information, contact this page or any board members, or email our President, Amena Siddiqua, at [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

03/29/2016

UIC Global Brigades's cover photo

03/29/2016

UIC Global Brigades