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Memorial University of Newfoundland's Medical chapter of GB - the world's largest student-led movement for global health! Reach out to us today!

Next brigade: July 2025 - Panama
Most recent brigade: 2024 - Honduras
Consider supporting our organization!

11/25/2025

Join us for a feel-good Pilates fundraiser! ✨

Event: VERSŌ Gives Fundraiser
When: December 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Where: VERSŌ Mount Pearl – Glenhill
In Support Of: MUN Global Brigades

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11/16/2025

🌍✨ Applications for our 2026 Brigade to Ghana are NOW OPEN!

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of this incredible experience, don’t wait! Everyone wishing to volunteer must submit an application by December 6, 2025.

You can find the application link in our Linktree ❤️

10/27/2025

Meet our 2025-26 Executive Team! 🌍💙 We’re beyond excited to kick off this year’s journey! If you have any questions or just want to chat, feel free to reach out to any one of us – we’re here to help every step of the way. Let’s make this year unforgettable! 💪🏽✨

10/24/2025

Join us for our upcoming info sessions! Learn more about GB, help plan our upcoming brigade, and meet new people along the way. ❤️ These will be in-person and virtual meetings, so for those who can’t attend in person, the link to join can be found in our Linktree. See you there! 💉🌍

09/23/2025

Curious about what a volunteer’s donation goal is?❓ Thinking about joining GB in the future?🌍

As a GB volunteer, a donation goal helps fund your program experience! ✈️ The amount varies depending on the brigade program, country, number of volunteers, and annual costs. 📊

Volunteers are encouraged to fundraise to reach their goal—and fundraising also spreads awareness of Global Brigades in your local community. ❤️

For a Medical Brigade, your donation goal covers: 🏠 Lodging, meals, transportation, and security 💊 Medications and clinic supplies 🌐 Translators, GB staff, and emergency insurance

09/10/2025

🌟 2026 Brigade Announcement! 🌟

We’re excited to share that for our 2026 Brigade, we’ll be heading to Ghana! 🇬🇭 Mark your calendars for June 19th–29th, as we come together to make a meaningful impact and create lasting change.

Get ready for this incredible journey! 💙🌎

09/08/2025

🍪🎒 Back to School Bake Sale! 🎒🍰
Join us tomorrow from 10 AM to 4 PM in the UC for some sweet treats as we kick off the school year!

All proceeds go toward purchasing essential medical supplies, hygiene items, and medications for our next brigade🌍💊

Your support makes a real difference — thank you, and we can’t wait to see you there! 💙

08/17/2025

We’d like to thank all our volunteers, donors, supporters, and the GB team (, ) for another successful brigade! 👏💙

The MUN Medical Chapter held this brigade in Panamá from July 4–10, 2025 🇵🇦✈️

This year, we were also joined by volunteers from the New Life Volunteering Society, which made the experience even more impactful as we came together to support the community. 🌎🤝

Stay tuned for more posts recapping and sharing our GB story! ❤️

04/11/2025

Global Brigades Canada: 2023 Impact Snapshot

Real numbers. Real change. Here’s what our collective effort looked like in 2023 👇

📊 Global Brigades Canada 2023 Impact:

🔹 190 Medical & Dental Brigades
🔹 3,164 Medical & Dental Volunteers
🔹 49,023 Patient Consultations
🔹 1,051 Pap Smears
🔹 12,366 Vision Screenings
🔹 718 Community Health Entrepreneurs
🔹 219 Communities Served

From health access to community empowerment, we’re committed to making a sustainable, year-round impact. 🌍💙

04/09/2025

7 Unexpected Benefits of Going on a Medical Brigade!💙🌍

Volunteering on a Global Medical Brigade is more than shadowing doctors and gaining clinical experience — it’s a transformative journey filled with growth, connection, and perspective.

Here are 7 unexpected takeaways you might not expect:
🔹 You’re Part of Year-Round Impact
🔹 You’ll Make Lifelong Connections
🔹 You’ll See the Power of Public Health
🔹 Even Data Informatics Has Meaning
🔹 Language Learning Comes to Life
🔹 Pre-Med Connection Without Competition
🔹 You Become Part of the Community

From deeper cultural understanding to friendships that cross borders, Medical Brigades offer so much more than you might expect.

For more information, check out the article by Global Brigades:

👉 https://blog.globalbrigades.org/7-unexpected-benefits-of-going-on-a-medical-brigade

04/07/2025

Happy World Health Day from Global Brigades Canada! 🩺🌍

Today, we celebrate the power of access to healthcare, education, and the resources that help empower communities.
At Global Brigades Canada, we partner with dedicated students and community professionals to strengthen health systems in underserved communities across Central America and Ghana. Through our Medical Brigades, we deliver sustainable healthcare by setting up mobile clinics, training and supporting community health workers, and empowering local leadership.

04/01/2025

Join us at Clay Café on April 6th for a Pottery Fundraiser in support of our 2025 brigade to Panama! 🌍💙 Grab your friends and family for a fun night of creativity, and help us make a difference in global health.

A portion of the proceeds will support our brigade—reserve your spot! The link can be found in our linktree!

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