Aashni Ruwala

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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

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March 2013 UNC Chapel Hill PHB
  1. Affiliated Organization: Global Brigades USA
  2. Program: Public Health Brigades
  3. Chapter: Public Health Brigades at UNC Chapel Hill
End Date: Mar 16, 2013 12:00 AM
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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.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Reena Ruwala donated $500

Feb 26, 2013 09:14 PM

Philip Jones donated $84

Saying "Have a great time and do good work!"

Feb 20, 2013 08:00 AM

Gene Stewart donated $25

Saying "Congratulations to Aashni and all the other students and faculty and others who are doing this. We admire your initiative and caring and we hope that after your return you will tell us about the conditions there and the improvements and your experiences there. Gene Stewart"

Feb 08, 2013 01:20 PM

Reena Ruwala donated $150

Jan 31, 2013 05:49 PM

Anonymous donated $31

Jan 30, 2013 10:27 PM

Jamie Chuu donated $25

Saying "Good Luck Aashni! Wishing you the best of luck :)"

Jan 27, 2013 08:50 PM

Nicholas Neuteufel donated $20

Jan 27, 2013 07:33 PM

Anonymous donated $18

Jan 27, 2013 05:37 PM

Priya Dwivedi donated $20

Jan 27, 2013 02:52 PM

Shashank Dubey donated $101

Saying "All the best, Aashni."

Jan 25, 2013 11:34 AM

Anonymous donated $50

Jan 22, 2013 02:04 PM

Priyanka Barad donated $25

Saying "Love you Aashni! Go to Honduras and make a difference, so proud of you! <3"

Jan 18, 2013 12:33 PM

Margaret Flanagan donated $50

Saying "Way to go Aashni. Thanks for being the person you are."

Jan 16, 2013 09:52 AM

Tatsat & Anila Mehta donated $31

Saying "Hi Aashni, We wish you all the best"

Oct 13, 2012 12:49 AM

Gautam Shroff donated $50

Oct 12, 2012 01:38 PM

Vani Thilagar donated $25

Saying "Good luck Aashni! Proud of you.
Vani Aunty"

Oct 07, 2012 09:36 AM

Reena Ruwala donated $250

Oct 02, 2012 05:41 PM
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$1,454.50

of $1,455.00

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