More Than Numbers: Inside the 2025 Global Brigades Annual Report

Aug 11, 2026, 2:25:33 PM | Brigade Resources

More Than Numbers: Inside the 2025 Global Brigades Annual Report

Every year, our Annual Report allows us to pause, reflect, and celebrate what can happen when communities, volunteers, donors, healthcare professionals, and partners work together toward a shared vision.

We're excited to share with our community the 2025 Global Brigades Annual Report!

Inside our newly designed report, you'll discover stories of resilience, measurable impact, and the continued evolution of our Holistic Model as we work alongside communities to build sustainable systems that improve health, economic opportunity, and quality of life. The report also highlights our vision for the future, including the next chapter of the Empowered 1M initiative and our commitment to scaling community-owned impact.

Whether you're a volunteer, part of chapter leadership, a donor, healthcare professional, partner, or simply curious about our work, here's a guide to help you explore what interests you most.

Give me the Big Picture!

Pages 4-11

  • Leadership Letter
  • Understanding our Mission & Vision
  • Our Values
  • The Holistic Model
  • How Global Brigades contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

These opening pages provide the foundation for everything we do and explain how our community-led approach creates sustainable impact beyond a single Brigade.

Want to See How Our Programs Make an Impact?

Pages 12-25

  • Community-Led Programs
  • Medical Brigades
  • Dental Brigades
  • Public Health & Water Brigades
  • Business & Engineering Consulting
  • Legal Empowerment
  • Faculty-Led Programs
  • Kambia
  • Squads

Each section shares how GB volunteers and local leaders worked together to strengthen health systems, economic opportunity, and community resilience.

Curious About Where We Work?

Pages 26-39:

  • Belize
  • Ghana
  • Greece
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • Panama

You'll find stories and examples of how every partner community adapts the Holistic Model to meet its unique needs.

Interested in Transparency?

Pages 40-42

  • Financial Transparency
  • How Funds Were Raised
  • Program Expense Allocation
  • Operating & Fundraising Expenses

Learn how Global Brigades is committed to stewarding every contribution responsibly while investing in long-term, community-led solutions.

Inspired by People?

Pages 43-55

  • Donor Spotlights
  • Volunteer Chapters
  • Student Stories
  • Major Donors & Partners
  • International Leadership Team & Board of Directors

These stories remind us that lasting change is made possible through thousands of individuals who choose to invest their time, expertise, and generosity.

A final note of deep gratitude.

Every statistic in this report represents a person. Every milestone reflects a partnership. Every story is possible because communities, volunteers, healthcare professionals, faculty, donors, and supporters chose to work together.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

 Read the full 2025 Global Brigades Annual Report and discover what's possible when communities lead the way. 




 

Michelle Clavijo-Diaz

Written By: Michelle Clavijo-Diaz

A Global health advocate, travel junkie, and coffee enthusiast who helps volunteers turn passion into action through international nonprofit work. She’s always ready to swap stories over a cup of coffee and cheer you on toward your next big adventure.