Alison Salem

New York City

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For all of those who know me and for those new who don't, I have been passionate about medicine and changing the face of healthcare ever since I was 3. Some may call me crazy or overly ambitious, but facing hundreds of individuals who simply do not have access to basic healthcare helps motivate me to do what I love to do and become what I want to become. Last year, my dreams were fulfilled as we traveled to Ghana, Africa and helped a community of over 1000 individuals who changed my life in the most inspirational and humble way possible. This year as we gear up to travel to new territory, I plan on giving the same healthcare, reassurance, and first aid to those in need. A dream turned into reality that soon became my life's passion. Seeing the looks on each individuals faces as you cared for them is an experience that will truly stay with me forever. So as family members, friends, acquaintances, and those unknown to me, please help me continue living out this absolutely incredible dream and support the cause.

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My Affiliations
Organization: Global Brigades USA
Chapter: Medical Brigades at St. John's University
Global Brigades USA
About Us

Global Brigades USA is the world's largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. Our mission is to empower volunteers and under-resourced communities to resolve global health and economic disparities and inspire all involved to collaboratively work towards an equal world. Since 2005, more than 30,000 volunteers from 800 university groups have traveled to implement our nine skill-based programs to benefit more than 600,000 community members in Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and Ghana.




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Environmental Brigades
Environmental Brigades volunteers work with rural families and community leaders to improve environmental sustainability and livelihood. During the brigade, volunteers utilize household surveys conduc

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Microfinance Brigades
Microfinance Brigade volunteers work with community bank loan officers to consult potential borrowers on improving financial sustainability through a 7 day Microfinance Brigade in Honduras. Student vo

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6
Campaigns
2
Kambia
Kambia brings live international project-based learning directly to your students. Educators and their classes work with our on-the-ground local teams to collaborate with marginalized communities abro

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214
Campaigns
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Human Rights Brigades
Global Brigades USA is the world's largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. Our mission is to empower volunteers to facilitate sustainable solutions in under resourc

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140
Campaigns
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Summer Programs
Global Brigades Summer Programs make up some of the most high-impact, experiential learning programs in the world. Global Brigades offers 1-3 week summer opportunities for all sorts of volunteers, whe

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Activities
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Engineering Brigades
Global Brigades USA is the world's largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. Our mission is to empower volunteers to facilitate sustainable solutions in under resourc

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Water Brigades
Water Brigade volunteers implement water systems to prevent communicable illnesses in communities through 7 day Water Brigades in Honduras or Ghana. Student volunteers can either join an existing Wate

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Campaigns
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Global Brigades Interns/Staff
Global Brigades USA is the world\\\'s largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. Our mission is to empower volunteers to facilitate sustainable solutions in under reso

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2
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Public Health Brigades
Public Health Brigade volunteers empower under resourced communities in the developing world to decrease life threatening diseases by improving home infrastructure and providing public health educatio

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Architecture Brigades
Architecture Brigade volunteers design and construct schools for communities through a 7 day Architecture Brigade in Honduras. Once a University Chapter expresses their interest, they will be provided

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Campaigns
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