Arvin Harbehband

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End Date: May 19, 2012 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, showers, 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

Anonymous donated $357

May 11, 2012 11:43 AM

suzan vaughan donated $100

May 04, 2012 08:24 AM

Wanda L. Snead donated $35

Saying "Dear Arvin, Your dedication to public health and willingness to assist those who are less fortunate is commendable ! I am delighted to share in the cause. Wanda L. Snead, Dr. HSc"

May 01, 2012 12:30 PM

Anonymous donated $100

Saying "Good Luck Arvin. I am proud of u for doing this great volunteer work."

Apr 08, 2012 11:06 PM

Anonymous donated $485

Apr 02, 2012 04:37 PM

Marzieh Tarassod donated $50

Saying "Thank you for including us in your good deed. Hope you have a successful trip."

Mar 30, 2012 12:14 AM

Pamela Schilling donated $15

Saying "Thanks for your community service in Honduras, Arvin! Have a safe trip and don't work too hard! We're praying for you! ~Pam and Family~"

Mar 28, 2012 09:10 PM

Anonymous donated $250

Mar 01, 2012 05:36 PM

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