Angelina Costa

Gilroy California

Passionate About:

Making a difference in the world, one step at a time. And I believe that because children are our future we need to start with them.

I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again. ~William Penn

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End Date: Jun 02, 2014 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 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 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 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

Angelina B Costa donated $555

May 07, 2014 12:36 PM

Anonymous donated $25

Saying "One month belated birthday present and for the Fahrenheit fundraiser. :)"

Apr 28, 2014 03:07 PM

Anonymous donated $600

Mar 18, 2014 09:36 PM

Sabir Pirzada donated $25

Nov 08, 2013 11:28 AM

Anonymous donated $250

Oct 30, 2013 11:40 PM

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