Brittney Wittenbrink

Austin, Texas

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UT Austin Public Health Brigade August 2012
  1. Affiliated Organization: Global Brigades USA
  2. Program: Public Health Brigades
  3. Chapter: Public Health Brigades at University of Texas - Austin
End Date: Aug 22, 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, 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

Brittney Wittenbrink donated $380

Jul 30, 2012 11:10 PM

Brittney Wittenbrink donated $50

Saying "From Aunt Joy :)"

Jul 30, 2012 02:42 PM

Anastacia Cuellar-Williams donated $50

Saying "We know you'll make a difference in the world! Ted, Annie, Braylon & Julian Williams"

Jul 19, 2012 10:14 PM

Brittney Wittenbrink donated $25

Saying "From Aunt Linda
Best wishes for a safe fulfilling trip"

Jul 18, 2012 07:31 PM

Brittney Wittenbrink donated $50

Saying "From Aunt Button"

Jul 18, 2012 07:29 PM

Brittney Wittenbrink donated $100

Saying "From Adriana Silva"

Jul 18, 2012 07:18 PM

Brittney Wittenbrink donated $250

Jun 30, 2012 09:48 PM

James P. Stokes donated $50

Jun 22, 2012 11:02 AM

Anonymous donated $155

Jun 21, 2012 10:36 AM

Anonymous donated $25

Saying "Have fun. I'm proud of you!
Love,
Sabrina"

Jun 21, 2012 10:18 AM

Brittney Wittenbrink donated $25

Saying "From Grandma H :)"

Jun 16, 2012 11:04 AM

Anonymous donated $150

Jun 16, 2012 09:22 AM

Brittney Wittenbrink donated $20

Saying "From Grandma W :)"

Jun 16, 2012 09:20 AM

Virginia Wayman donated $25

Saying "If I had a grown-up job, I would donate more. As for now, graduate student stipend it is. Love you!!!"

Jun 08, 2012 03:55 PM

Christine Wittenbrink donated $100

Saying "Brittney, we are so proud of your determination and willingness to make a possitive difference in the lives of others. We hope that your group has a safe and meaningful experience. We love you! Mom and Dad"

Apr 30, 2012 08:55 AM
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