As an organization, CU Global Brigades sent over 90 students on week-long Brigades to Honduras, Panama, and Ghana in January 2013.
Columbia University Global Brigades is an on-campus sustainable development organization that organizes student educational service trips to Honduras, Panama, and Ghana every January over winter break. These brigades were: Medical, Dental, Public Health, Microfinance, Business, and Environmental. We are a part of the 501(c)3 Non-Profit Global Brigades, Inc., the world’s largest student-led global
09/25/2019
There is still time to apply to the January 13-19th 2020 Brigades! The Medical Brigade application deadline was extended to Friday (September 27th)! Join us in an effort to develop sustainable health systems in communities in Panama!
Columbia Global Brigades Application 2019-2020 Thank you for your interest in Columbia Global Brigades! We are currently taking applications for January 2020 brigades.
09/06/2019
Come check out our table at Activities Fair happening now until 4pm on College Walk!
09/06/2019
Meet Michelle! She's a senior majoring in biology and the current Executive President of CUGB. Michelle has been on three medical brigades so far (Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama), so don't hesitate to contact her if you want more info about Global Brigades. You can stop by our table tomorrow at Activities Fair to meet her and other members of our club! Leadership positions for the business brigade are still available - contact Michelle if interested in applying.
07/29/2019
Brigader spotlight: Meet Christian! He went on the medical brigade to Panama in January, and intends to pursue a career in medicine. Say hi to him around campus in the fall!
06/23/2019
Brigader spotlight: Meet Caroline! She is a rising junior who went on the brigade to Panama in January. She will be the Medical Brigade President for the 2019-20 academic year, so feel free to reach out to her if you're interested in joining the brigade! Application link in bio
06/16/2019
Brigader spotlight: Meet Nasser! He was a senior who went on the medical brigade to Panama in January 2019. He just graduated from Columbia and will be pursuing a career in medicine. Congrats Nasser, we wish you all the best!
In January, our medical team partnered with Carroll University and CSU East Bay on a brigade in Panama. Check out the video below made by Carroll U to find out more about our trip!
06/10/2019
Check out our new official Instagram!
We'll be posting photos from brigades, application reminders, brigader spotlights, and more. Follow to stay updated!
https://www.instagram.com/p/Byg1EohlNjU/?utm_source=ig_web_options_share_sheet
04/29/2019
Hello all! Global Brigades is now accepting applications for our January 2020 Business and Medical Brigades to Panama! Learn more and apply here today. As always, if you have any questions, email us at [email protected]. And remember, CUGB facilitates cultural and service activities year-round in NYC, too, so even if you can't travel this January, CUGB can be a welcoming and service-oriented community for you at Columbia.
Columbia Global Brigades Application 2018-2019 Thank you for your interest in Columbia Global Brigades! We are currently taking applications for January 2019 brigades and Summer 2019 brigades.
04/14/2019
Come check out our table at the Days on Campus activities fair! Christian and Eva have information about our upcoming Business and Medical Brigades to Panama in January 2020, our volunteer work in NYC and lots of candy. Congratulations and welcome to all admitted students!
04/10/2019
Happy GB week everyone! Special shoutout to all the brigaders who participated in the medical brigade to Panama in January! Your hard work and dedication made the brigade a success.
Thank you to the GB staff and all the community members of San Juan de Dios, Churube, and Las Minas who welcomed us so graciously.
04/08/2019