Brianna McNamara

Morton Grove, IL

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God, nursing, dance, helping those in need, & making a difference in the world

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Loyola PHB May 2013 Honduras



Brianna's Message

Hello and thank you for visiting my page! One week after I graduate nursing school, I will be making my way out to Honduras for one week with the hopes of bringing vital resources to the under-priveleged communities of this developing country while working alongside my fellow volunteers. Any donation, even if it's just $1, would be so very greatly appreciated! Thank you so so much and God bless!
-Bree

Volunteer Activity Description

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.

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