Andrea Bak

Chicago

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Nursing, traveling, helping other people and Honduras!

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End Date: May 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

Public Health 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 countrys 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, Public Health 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] Nancy Amador donated $-10

Saying "Transfer to Courtney Grimes"

May 01, 2013 06:20 PM

Anonymous donated $25

Apr 23, 2013 10:31 AM

Anonymous donated $25

Apr 18, 2013 12:01 AM

Victoria Mills donated $100

Saying "Wishing you the best, Andrea. Love you, Aunt Tory"

Feb 28, 2013 06:25 AM

Anonymous donated $40

Saying "Go Andy!"

Feb 18, 2013 08:14 PM

Robert Tindell donated $100

Saying "Good luck Andy, you'll have a great time, it's a beautiful country :-)"

Feb 15, 2013 08:50 AM

Anonymous donated $500

Feb 13, 2013 08:52 AM

Ken Potts donated $40

Saying "Andrea, you'll be a wonderful asset to this group. Glad you have the opportunity."

Feb 12, 2013 09:39 PM

Pamela Kring donated $500

Saying "As an Alumni I can support this very conscious experience and service to another community. Safe travels God be with you!"

Feb 12, 2013 09:29 PM

Peggy Dover donated $150

Feb 11, 2013 02:06 PM

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