Christina DeGraffinried

Temple University

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I am currently a full time undergraduate student at Temple University studying Early Childhood Education.This year, I am going on a 9 day water brigade to Nicaragua, from May 8,2016-May 16, 2016. Water Brigades' mission is to empower communities to access sufficient clean water through infrastructural development, water treatment, community leader training and education. Water Brigades volunteers assist in implementing clean water systems to prevent water-related illnesses in communities with limited access to clean water. One of the fundamental roadblocks to community development is lack of clean water. With a sufficient quantity of properly treated water, community members can cut off the connection between water and illness and ultimately live healthier, more productive lives. Volunteers work side-by-side with community members as well as with our in-country project technicians in all aspects of the water system's construction while learning about its design, functionality, and long-term sustainability.I am passionate about helping others, giving back to the community, experiencing new cultures and environments, and making a difference. Through this website, working part time, and other fundraising opportunities I plan to raise $1,600 to fund this trip. Help me complete this goal of mine and help improve the lives of those in need by donating today. Even a $1 helps! Thank you!

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May 14	Volunteer Activity: Temple University Water Brigade May 2017 Nicaragua
May 08	Volunteer Activity: Temple University Water May 2016 Nicaragua
May 13	Volunteer Activity: Temple University Water/Public Health Brigade to Honduras May 2015

Temple University Water May 2016 Nicaragua

End Date: May 16, 2016 12:00 AM

Volunteer Activity Message

Thanks for learning about our chapter. We strive to not to only make a difference as student volunteers in our brigade, but we want to also spread the awareness of the global problem of clean water accessibility and sustainability.

This year, we are planning a 9 day water brigade to Nicaragua, from May 8,2016-May 16, 2016. Water Brigades' mission is to empower communities to access sufficient clean water through infrastructural development, water treatment, community leader training and education. Water Brigades volunteers assist in implementing clean water systems to prevent water-related illnesses in communities with limited access to clean water. One of the fundamental roadblocks to community development is lack of clean water. With a sufficient quantity of properly treated water, community members can cut off the connection between water and illness and ultimately live healthier, more productive lives. Volunteers work side-by-side with community members as well as with our in-country project technicians in all aspects of the water system's construction while learning about its design, functionality, and long-term sustainability.

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Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $712.50 / Airfare Goal: $868.76

Elizabeth DeJesus donated $349

Apr 22, 2016 06:31 PM

Evita DeJesus donated $50

Apr 21, 2016 08:12 AM

Marcy F. Rodriguez donated $25

Apr 20, 2016 07:41 PM

Inez DeJesus donated $50

Apr 20, 2016 06:04 PM

Global Brigades of TU donated $25

Saying "Jensyl Guy"

Apr 11, 2016 09:22 AM

Denise Holguin donated $50

Apr 10, 2016 08:17 AM

Global Brigades of TU donated $22

Saying "Krispy Kreme 4/6"

Apr 07, 2016 01:55 PM

Evelyn Salcedo donated $10

Apr 01, 2016 01:09 PM

Michael Meierdiercks donated $40

Saying "Michael PI Chapter Lambdas/Monmouth University"

Mar 30, 2016 11:16 AM

Global Brigades of TU donated $26

Saying "Krispy Kreme 3/23 - 25.83"

Mar 27, 2016 04:56 PM

Global Brigades of TU donated $50

Saying "Donated by Jeffrey Jackson"

Mar 17, 2016 03:46 PM

[Org. Admin] Erika Amador donated $10

Saying "Transfer from Kayla Thomas"

Mar 14, 2016 04:12 PM

Christina DeGraffinried donated $220

Mar 11, 2016 10:05 PM

[Org. Admin] Erika Amador donated $176

Saying "Transfer from Jordan Bergeman"

Mar 08, 2016 01:12 PM

Global Brigades of TU donated $6

Saying "Chipotle - 6"

Mar 03, 2016 09:54 PM

Trinh Nguyen donated $15

Saying "trinh owes"

Mar 02, 2016 11:03 AM

Global Brigades of TU donated $94

Saying "Krispy Kreme Presale: 68
Krispy Kreme SAC: 26"

Feb 18, 2016 08:19 PM

Christopher De Jesus donated $250

Jan 30, 2016 06:34 PM

Global Brigades of TU donated $30

Saying "Krispy Kreme: PreSale 1/27"

Jan 27, 2016 09:40 PM

Betty Salcedo donated $25

Saying "Jehova bless your efforts to help others"

Jan 20, 2016 05:54 PM

Global Brigades of TU donated $14

Saying "Grilled Cheese Fundraiser 11/6"

Dec 13, 2015 06:03 PM

Global Brigades of TU donated $8

Saying "Master's Brunch Fundraiser 11/14"

Dec 13, 2015 06:01 PM

Global Brigades of TU donated $36

Saying "Krispy Kreme Fundraiser"

Dec 07, 2015 03:44 PM

$1,581.32

of $1,581.26

in donations needed to reach the Initiative Goal

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