Episode 8 :: What’s all the BIZ about?

In Episode 8 :: What’s all the BIZ about? Backpod takes a moment to examine the workings of a Business Brigade. Team Backpod travels with students from the University of Washington to a municipality called Langue, which is located near the El Salvador boarder in the Honduran department of Valle. Steve Atamian, Chairman and CEO of Global Brigades, speaks as well as three Business Brigaders from the University of Washington – Vanessa Lopez, Mitchell Colleran, and Kane Merrill. Watch as they go into a micro-enterprise for papermaking and offer hands-on assistance and business consulting.

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FEATURED MUSIC:  Woody Pines

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Episode 7 :: Part Dos, Honduras Trippin

In Episode 7 :: Part Dos, Honduras Trippin Backpod continues their exploration of Honduras with new friends Lauryn Linsell, a volunteer from Chapman University; Orion Haas, Program Director of Global Water Brigades; and Teresa Taverno, Global Medical Brigades Intern… by foot, bus, horse, and even hitching a ride we discover the beauty of the people and the places of Honduras.

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FEATURED MUSIC: Hexes and Ohs
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Episode 5 :: Global Medical Brigades, The Face of the Patient

In Episode 5:  Global Medical Brigades, The Face of the Patient, Backpod follows Rubena Macanudo and her family through the medical brigade patient process.  We also speak with several Medical Brigaders including Hong-Yen Chau, President of University of Washington GMB Chapter.  Hear what they have to say about their experiences in Honduras as we take you through the patient process.

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Honduras: Monday, July 6, 2009

Posted by Global Brigades, office of the CEO at 1:30 p.m. MT, Mon., July 6, 2009

An update on Honduras: Our leadership team and staff have remained in Tegucigalpa and are closely monitoring the political and social climate.  We report that peace and order is experienced throughout the majority of Tegucigalpa and we have yet to see protests near our compound (outside of the city) or the communities we serve.  We hope that the protests yesterday were the climax of the conflict and normalcy will come soon.  We are disappointed with the current media sensationalism, specifically referencing the upheaval as a military coup when the decisions were made unanimously and democratically by congress and their supreme court (comprised of members of Zelaya’s own party).  We promise you a report from the ground that is as honest and to the point as possible, without any media hype.  For your reference, the sentiment of the overwhelming majority, 70% of Hondurans are in support of the new leadership.

Poor communities in Honduras are now, more than ever, in need of empowerment and our assistance. That said, the safety of our volunteers remains our number one priority.  We will be taking each brigade on a case-by-case basis on guidance of the U.S. Embassy.  We are proceeding as planned for August brigades but have all plans in motion should we need to postpone the trip or move it to Panama.  In the meantime, we encourage all to please stay the course and send positive energy for a peaceful and quick resolution.

Posted by WorldFocus.org, Sandra Cuffe,an independent Canadian journalist currently in Tegucigalpa, Wed., July 8, 2009 – Sandra Cuffe joined Worldfocus to discuss her first hand account of Mon., July 6, 2009

Earlier in the week, there was a violent clash at the airport in Tegucigalpa when a plane carrying Zelaya was turned away. Competing protests have rocked the capital city.

Photo by Sandra Cuffe

Photo by Sandra Cuffe

On Monday, the day after the standoff at the airport, she joined Worldfocus to discuss the mood at the riots, the impact on daily life in Honduras and the range of possible outcomes.

http://player.theplatform.com/ps/player/pds/9xYyheCZAl?pid=bgYgpBVJhJnAYycgkuo6OyrH_2oXSg7A

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Honduras: Monday, June 29, 2009

Posted by Global Brigades, office of the CEO at 5:19 a.m. MT, Mon., June 29, 2009

Global Brigades is continuing to closely follow the current political situation in Honduras.  We would like to assure all family and friends that all students and volunteers are safe, secure, and in no immediate danger.  Please know we consider the safety of all our students and volunteers to be of utmost importance. GB has been and will remain in close communication with contacts at the US Embassy and Honduran partners to carefully monitor the situation.  We will continuing providing updates as further information becomes available.

Post added to CNN.com, on Mon., June 29, 2009

President Obama says the coup in Honduras is ‘not legal’ and supports President Manuel Zelaya.
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Honduras Episode 4 :: The Dental Brigade

Backpod introduces Global Dental Brigades.  In Episode 4:  The Dental Brigade, Backpod speaks with University of Washington Dental Brigader, Christina Feliz.  Hear what Christina has to say about her first-hand experience in Honduras as she takes time to answer a few questions.

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Honduras Episode 3.5 :: Backpod Diaries, Eva’s Travels

Episode 3.5 introduces Backpod Diaries, a short videopod confession from Team Backpod.  This “mini” episode shows what exactly Eva was up to before meeting up with fellow Backpod members, Kari and Michael.

 
Stay tuned for more Backpod Diaries as they continue to dish the scoop and spill the beans on Kari, Michael, and Eva and their trip to Honduras.

Honduras Episode 3 :: Medical Brigades, The Waiting Room

Kari and Michael leave with Global Medical Brigades, University of Washington Chapter for their first on-site location in a Honduras village. The episode highlights a medical brigade by taking you through the patient process and the faces of the brigades.

…And yes Eva does arrive (sort of)

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Special thanks to Bela Karoli for donating music to this episode!
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Our non-profit partner in Honduras, Global Brigades: http://www.globalbrigades.org

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• Käri, Michael, & Eva (Backpod)

Honduras Episode Two :: Hello, My Name is…Global Brigades

Backpod arrives at the base camp of their non-profit partner, Global Brigades, for what begins their 20-day documentary adventure in Honduras. Episode Two: Hello, My Name is…Global Brigades introduces GB and their concept. Find out who and what is behind GB. Learn the inspiring story behind Sister Maria Rosa and how her vision started the evolution for what has now become Global Brigades. Also watch what happens as Kari and Michael leave with Global Medical Brigades, University of Washington Chapter for their first on-site location.

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FEATURED MUSIC: Dishwater Blonde

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Honduras Episode One :: Travel Mercies

Backpod embarks on their 20 day journey to Central America to visit their non-profit partners Global Brigades. Episode One: Travel Mercies follows Backpod members Käri and Michael as they make their way to Honduras. While their other teammate, Eva, has not even left yet. (Käri and Michael will travel 40+ hours – compared to Eva’s 7 hours)

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FEATURED MUSIC: The Paper Raincoat

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