EMPOWERED TO THRIVE
Investing with communities to build sustainable livelihoods and healthier futures
Celebrating 20 Years of Impact
1,766,281
Patient Consultations
$12,337,706
Invested in Community Banks & Businesses
69,649
People with Access to Clean Water
789
Community Health Workers Trained
πthe global movement
Powered by Universities
Our organization, together with universities across Canada, has mobilized volunteer students to resolve global health and economic disparities
5,533
Volunteers
341
Brigades
$12M+
Raised
Unlike other poverty alleviation efforts
Holistic Approach
We have focused our programs on key health and economic factors that dramatically boost the well-being of communities when implemented together
Full-Time Local Teams
Skilled local team members work year round to execute programs alongside communities
Community-Led Sustainability
All programs establish local community committees to ensure future funding and maintenance for long term sustainability
Government Collaboration
Collaboration with local governments is crucial to the sustainability of our programs
Diversified Funding
Our admin and programs are fully-funded through our student volunteer movement, so each extra dollar directly supports the programs
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Canada's Largest Student-Led Global Health Movement
Global Brigades Canada is a federally registered Canadian charity and a member of the Global Brigades network, the world’s largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization.
Global Brigades Canada operates as an independent Canadian charitable entity with its own governance and charitable registration. Through collaboration with Global Brigades organizations worldwide, we empower students, donors, partners, and communities to work together toward sustainable health and economic development.
The Big Picture: How Medical Brigades Form a Global Perspective on Healthcare
Learn more about how Medical TeleBrigades helped this Public Health student embrace a global perspective on healthcare.
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Help Us Scale Impact
Join a global movement of donors, volunteers, and partners working alongside communities to achieve their health and economic goals.