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ESPA is an international volunteer society at the University of Edinburgh that is partnered with the non-profit organisation Global Brigades.

We send our student volunteers abroad to work on sustainable projects in developing communities across the globe!

06/04/2026

It's time for our AGM! 🌍 Join us to elect the 2026/2027 Edinburgh Global Brigades committee. Run for a role or come vote for your new committee! Link in bio 🗳️

05/03/2026

Join us at our Pop-Up Thrift and refresh your wardrobe while supporting our 2026 Panama Medical Brigade 🌍🩺

Wednesday 11th of March & Thursday 12th of March
40 George Square
Room 3.01
18:00 - 21:00

04/03/2026

2 weeks to go until Bingo for Panama! 🇵🇦💙

Join us on March 18th at Pleasance Cabaret Bar for a night of bingo, prizes, and good vibes, all in support of our 2026 Panama Medical Brigade 🌍

👀 Including a chance to win a Dropkick Murphy’s H***y Tonk Tuesday table for 8–10 with Fireball shots on arrival

Tickets are available on our EUSA page linked in our bio, get your tickets now!

25/02/2026

Grab your friends and come shout BINGO for a cause 🌏💙

📍 March 18
⏰ 7:30PM

£4 entry — all funds go towards our 2026 Panama Medical Brigade 🩺🇵🇦 Tickets are available on our EUSA page linked in our bio!

25/01/2026

We are hosting a pizza social this coming Wednesday - come hang out, meet other brigaders, ask anything you’re unsure about, and get excited for what’s ahead! 💙🌍

22/01/2026

Starting off strong this semester with some fundraising ideas to help you reach your goals for our brigade coming up this summer! And keep an eye out for a a social coming very soon 👀💙

10/11/2025

Come along to our Q&A session on November 17th at 2:30pm for all volunteers. This is your chance to directly meet Chrisa (Success Advisor) and Shagufa (Program Advisor) and ask anything about logistics, safety, and what to expect on the brigade 👣

To make sure everyone feels comfortable asking anything, we’ll be collecting questions anonymously through Wooclap so you can ask freely, no pressure at all.

Please come with anything you’d like to ask, clarify or suggest. Your input matters — this is your brigade! 🤝

23/10/2025

Interested in global health and want to gain real leadership experience? We’re recruiting 2 Fundraising Leads 💙

You’ll plan and run fundraising events, collaborate with a fun, motivated team, and help make sustainable healthcare projects possible abroad.

No prior experience needed — just creativity, commitment, and enthusiasm. The EGM will be held online* at 8pm on Wednesday, 5th of November, see you there!

*the link will be provided on the day!

21/10/2025

Join us for Brew & Boo: Paint and Sip, an evening of coffee, creativity, and cozy autumn vibes!

For £6, you’ll receive a mini pumpkin and mini canvas to paint. All acrylic paints and brushes will be provided on the day 💙 Tickets for the event will be on our EUSA page tomorrow so keep a look out 👀

12/10/2025

Join the Miles for Medicine Run Club as we train for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival (EMF) 5K / 10K / Half / Full Marathon taking place on May 23rd, 2026! 🌍

Whether you’re a first-time runner or a seasoned athlete, you can choose your own distance and fundraise for our Global Brigades trip to Panama. It’s a great way to stay active, meet new people, and make a real impact through healthcare outreach abroad.

Register your interest and we’ll get in touch soon with training plans, fundraising info, and all the details to get you started! Feel free to DM us for any questions :)

08/10/2025

Join us for our fun-filled pub crawl this Friday 🍻

Come dressed in your flag colours, meet the committee, ask all your questions about the upcoming brigade, and connect with your fellow brigade members! 🤝

Make sure to look out for our Instagram stories for any updates on the day 💙

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