Aashni Ruwala

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Passionate About:

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

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End Date: Mar 15, 2015 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

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

[Org. Admin] Erika Amador donated $269

Saying "Ch 35062 Oracle Corporation
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Apr 23, 2015 12:26 PM

Reena Ruwala donated $62

Mar 02, 2015 07:58 PM

r biondo donated $0

Jan 19, 2015 07:55 AM

shailendra k suman donated $50

Saying "All the best."

Jan 02, 2015 12:30 PM

[Org. Admin] Erika Amador donated $269

Saying "Ch 33707 Oracle Corporation
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Dec 29, 2014 04:01 PM

Brett A Epstein donated $100

Saying "Thank you for working to make the world a better place. I can tell you are making the most of your UNC education, and that will surely lead to opportunity and good options for whatever career you decide to pursue. Keep working hard and don't hesitate to reach out for any reason.
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Dec 09, 2014 02:14 AM

Amit Ruwala donated $300

Saying "Aashni - congratulations for leading this Global Brigades project for UNC Chapel Hill and best wishes for the 2015 Honduras Global Brigades project.

Best Regards."

Dec 05, 2014 08:30 PM

[Org. Admin] Erika Amador donated $89

Saying "Transfer from 2014 brigade"

Oct 31, 2014 11:16 AM

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$1,139.05

of $1,650.00

in donations needed to reach the Initiative Goal


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