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Tonya Chen
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Why I love What We do
I believe sustainable programs that improve lives through hands-on development work must be done through collaborative approaches that respect local cultures. Because of GBB, microfinance cooperatives created through students are able to run year round, empowering communities to take these initiatives as their own and fund numerous micro-enterprises. Through past brigades, I’ve experienced a paradigm shift – from having a preconceived notion of how to serve to realizing that I must learn before making suggestions. Going on a brigade is an incredibly humbling and fulfilling experience. I hope you can join us on our next one! A Few of My Favorite Things Oil painting, reading, open water swimming, news, and predicting the endings to detective mystery shows |
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Moosa Malik
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Why I Love What We Do
Texas GBB allows you to utilize your business skills in the real world in a way that has a tangible impact in the lives of entire communities. We empower the local people we work with by developing innovative, sustainable solutions as a team through micro-finance and business. You will find on your brigades, that no matter where you go, there will always be genuine, kind people who welcome you with open arms and hospitality. A Few of My Favorite Things black tea, Austin Food Trucks, basketball, dogs, nature, diverse cultures, history, entrepreneurship, and TedTalks |
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savayra Panjwani
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Why I Love What We Do
Texas GBB provides an opportunity for students who have an interest in a hands-on way of improving lives. With our business skills, we help provide unique solutions and empower communities in the countries we go to. The brigades have taught me a tremendous amount about team work, service, and determination. If you have any interest in empowering people and being a part of positive change, I hope you apply to join us on the next brigade! A Few of My Favorite Things Harry Potter, traveling, dogs, reading, music festivals, event planning, volleyball, and movies that make you think |
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Lauren Guillaume
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Why I Love What We Do
In life, it’s my intention to continue growing and learning the perspectives of individuals, so I may serve through the lens of multiple. Texas GBB is an organization that acts to educate our members and serve the communities abroad. Going on a brigade will challenge you to have an open mind and spark your curiosity for sustainable development. In the process of empowering communities, you will be empowering yourself by expanding your own knowledge of the world. How can you say no to learning more about the world and helping people? A Few of My Favorite Things Hiking mountains, trekking, dark black coffee, vinyasa yoga, dancing, meeting new people, Austin’s live music scene, Chuy’s Chicka-Chicka-Boom-Boom Burrito (with extra creamy jalapeno sauce), international development, social businesses, and of course...corny jokes |