Other Secular Programs at UC Santa Cruz
Global Dental Brigades
In conjunction with medical brigades, dental brigade will provide Hondurans with dental hygiene care, proper oral hygiene instructions and extractions for the periodontally involved cases. In this way, we can help to empower Honduran communities with a self motivating care for their teeth and overall health.
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Global Water Brigades
Water Brigades began as a subset of Medical Brigades, as brigaders became aware of the widespread illness from parasites and other water-borne diseases. Currently, Water Brigades has flourished into a program to address water and sanitation projects alongside local community leaders. (No experience necessary!)
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Public Health Brigades
Public Health Brigades empowers volunteers to build relationships with rural communities and create integrated projects to combat the threat of disease and the challenge of limited resources. Students and local communities work together to develop and attain sustainable health solutions in the developing world.
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Global Business Brigades
Business Brigades is one-week hands-on experience, working with local entrepreneurs to inspire and develop micro-enterprises. Together, students explore business opportunities, assess possibility, and affect the village through both tangible and non-tangible investment.
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