Aashni Ruwala

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Passionate About:

Global health, public health, sustainable development, Latino/a studies, photography, dance

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UNC Chapel Hill Public Health Brigade March 2015 Honduras



Aashni's Message

I am really excited to lead this project this year and I appreciate ANY big or small donation you might be able to put towards it. This trip means so much to me as it is a continuation of my passion and dedication to sustainable development, global health, and international service. But I can only continue to grow with your support. ALL donations are tax deductible as long as you keep a copy of your receipt.

Volunteer Activity Description

UNC Chapel Hill 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 program's 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, UNC Chapel Hill 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.

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