Benlina Aier

Chicago, IL

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Helping others in any way gives me no greater happiness.

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End Date: Dec 08, 2013 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

DePaul PHB 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, DePaul University 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

Tiakala Longkumer donated $71

Saying "With love--Mom and Dad"

Nov 22, 2013 02:53 PM

Anonymous donated $200

Saying "We wish you all the best. With love--Aunty Alem, Uncle Toshi, Odi Sunep, Emisen and Atu."

Nov 11, 2013 07:09 AM

Bendangtoshi Longkumer donated $150

Saying "All the best Benlina. Apen, Atet, Aunty Munu and me. "

Nov 08, 2013 06:23 PM

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $805

Saying "Transfer from medical account"

Oct 16, 2013 05:25 PM

Anonymous donated $100

Saying "From Uncle Moa and Aunt Asen"

Oct 12, 2013 01:59 PM

Anonymous donated $50

Saying "We are proud of you, Oya Benlina. Yo way to go! Your cousins, Aren and Alem in Guatemala."

Oct 12, 2013 01:54 PM

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