21 University of New Hampshire Students Set Out to Change the World

You hear folks discuss First World issues, however for a gaggle of College of New Hampshire college students it is about Third World issues.

World Brigades is a non-profit, student-led group working for world well being in nations like Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.

There was no such motion at UNH till final spring, when pupil Olivia Myers began a chapter of World Brigades at her college.

In January,  21 College of New Hampshire well being research and pre-med college students will journey to Panama to work with well being care professionals, be taught and help, and take care of sufferers at a neighborhood clinic for five days.

We’re lucky to stay in a rustic with nice healthcare.  These spectacular younger well being care college students made a acutely aware alternative to assist folks in areas of the world which have restricted entry to clinics.

The scholars want to lift sufficient cash not solely pay for the journey, however buy and convey a lot wanted medical provides to run the clinic.

Based on Olivia Myers, “The general purpose is that over time, these communities might be given sufficient sources to turn into sustainable and stand on their very own with out help.”

Typically folks of Third World nations get the medical schooling, resembling changing into a health care provider or nurse, after which transfer to a First World nation for larger pay and a greater way of life, although the intention was to return to assist clinics of their residence nation.

This is how one can assist.  The UNH Chapter of World Medical Brigades is partnering with Group Oven in Hampton, NH on Monday, November 14th from 5-9 pm for a fundraiser.

That includes nice meals, drinks, and raffles, with prizes like reward playing cards from Previous Salt, Wing-Itz, Hop & Grind, The Thirsty Moose, and Airfield Café, the fundraiser may also have prizes to flee rooms, Nike footwear, and UNH merchandise.

If you would like to make a donation to the teams journey, electronic mail unhglobalmedicalbrigades@gmail.com.  We’re higher collectively.

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