Andria Rusk

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Mar 10	Volunteer Activity: U of T Austin PH Brigade Mar 2014 Nic

U of T Austin PH Brigade Mar 2014 Nic

End Date: Mar 16, 2014 12:00 AM

Volunteer Activity Message

Public Health volunteers spend 7 days in Nicaragua, improving basic home infrastructure & sanitation 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 and introduce themselves to the beneficiary families. Then, working side-by-side with community members and local masons, volunteers construct five infrastructure projects meant to improve the health of the home and surrounding environment: eco-stoves, latrines, pilas (water storage units), showers and concrete floors. Additionally, as a key component of the program, Public Health volunteers collaborate with the 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

REbecca Pool donated $30

Feb 21, 2014 03:33 PM

Rebecca Pool donated $270

Feb 21, 2014 03:32 PM

Kimberly Stein donated $50

Saying "Andria, I am so honored to stand with you and Taylor in faith, knowing that God is going to do immeasurably than you can imagine in Nicaragua. I'm so proud of you and so encouraged by the way you are fully trusting Him to provide for you and Taylor every step of the way. Oh, let His Name be gloried! Love you dearly, friend! Kimberly"

Feb 20, 2014 11:12 PM

John Andrews donated $100

Saying "Andria - we're proud of you both and will be praying for you."

Feb 07, 2014 02:38 PM

Angie Kim donated $50

Saying "Proud of you! And oraying for you!"

Feb 01, 2014 12:47 PM

Michael Stanley donated $50

Jan 31, 2014 08:02 AM

Natalie Letterman donated $50

Jan 30, 2014 09:50 AM

Jason Clendenen donated $150

Saying "Good luck with your trip Andria and Taylor!

Love the Clendenen Family"

Jan 29, 2014 08:09 PM

Savannah Mudgett donated $50

Saying "Go bless and be blessed! "

Jan 25, 2014 07:34 AM

Paula Santagata donated $100

Jan 24, 2014 10:19 AM

Cecelia Pezdek donated $10

Saying "Que buena honda que viajen a Nicaragua! Te deseo buen viaje y mucho apoyo para la comunidad ayi. Besos y abrazos! "

Jan 20, 2014 01:07 PM

Anonymous donated $500

Dec 25, 2013 07:40 AM

John Gaugel donated $40

Saying "Merry Christmas! xoxo
-the Gaugels"

Dec 22, 2013 08:13 PM

Jan Rusk donated $50

Saying "All Our Love, Pops & Lady"

Dec 05, 2013 12:16 PM

Andria Rusk donated $50

Saying "Grandma Sandy and Grandpa Moe!"

Dec 02, 2013 10:44 PM

Anonymous donated $200

Dec 02, 2013 10:42 PM

$1,750.00

of $1,741.00

in donations needed to reach the Initiative Goal

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volunteers needed to reach the Initiative Goal