AJ Goncalves

United States

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I am passionate about making a difference. If I can do anything to make this world a better place and to help the people in it, then I will. At the end of the day if I can say "I Improved that persons life, I improved their environment, I made a difference," then I can die happy, knowing that I completed what I set out to do. And that I made this world that we live in a little brighter then it was before.

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End Date: Jan 17, 2015 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

BU volunteers spend 7 days in Honduras, improving basic home infrastructure and providing health education to help reduce the incidences of life-threatening, but preventable, diseases in a rural community. With an understanding of the holistic model that focuses on education, community health sustainability and infrastructural development, volunteers first receive a comprehensive introduction to the country\\\\\\\'s public health challenges and the Public Health programs ground-up solution. They will take a tour of the community Public Health is currently working in, introduce themselves to the beneficiary families, and meet with the Basic Sanitation Committee (CSB). Then, working side-by-side with community members and local masons, volunteers construct four infrastructure projects meant to improve the health of the home and surrounding environment: eco-stoves, latrines, pilas (water storage units), and concrete floors. Additionally, as a key component of the program, Brown volunteers collaborate with the Basic Sanitation Committee and local teachers to help provide community-wide education workshops and training, proliferating sanitation and hygiene practices and empowering families with both the knowledge and tools to live healthier lives.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

[Org. Admin] Erika Amador donated $89

Saying "Ch 142776 The Benevity Community Impac Fund
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Dec 29, 2014 03:17 PM

Alec J Goncalves donated $688

Dec 11, 2014 02:24 PM

Lucinda E Ribeiro donated $50

Saying "Wishing you the best AJ!!"

Nov 30, 2014 05:41 PM

Anonymous donated $125

Nov 11, 2014 09:36 PM

Lewisboro Lions Club Lewisboro Lions Club donated $100

Saying "So proud of you AJ!! The Lewisboro Lions Club "

Nov 10, 2014 03:24 PM

Antonio goncalves donated $100

Saying "good luck AJ. Proud of you!"

Nov 04, 2014 05:01 PM

Valerie T Fields donated $50

Saying "We believe in you!"

Oct 18, 2014 01:17 PM

Neil Figler donated $50

Oct 16, 2014 03:28 PM

Antonio Goncalves donated $50

Saying "Good luck AJ in reaching your goal."

Oct 11, 2014 02:39 PM

John Goncalves donated $50

Oct 11, 2014 12:11 PM

Alec Lynde donated $25

Oct 11, 2014 08:35 AM

Anonymous donated $250

Oct 10, 2014 03:45 PM

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