Derek Tepe

Elkhart, Indiana

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I'm passionate about International sustainable development, community empowerment, resource conservation, and good books.

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May 08	Volunteer Activity: Ball State U Public Health Brigade May 2015 NIC
Dec 15	Volunteer Activity: Ball State Water Brigade DEC 2014 HON
Jun 22	Volunteer Activity: Sustainable Engineering Internship Honduras 1
Dec 15	Volunteer Activity: Ball State Environmental Brigade

Ball State Environmental Brigade

End Date: Dec 22, 2013 02:00 PM

Volunteer Activity Message

Environmental Brigades volunteers at Ball State will spend 7 days in Panama working alongside families of the rural communities of Piriati Embera and Embera Puru. They will be learning about the biodiversity of a tropical region and the potential of ecological productivity of the community members’ land by utilizing environmentally sustainable methods of agriculture that mimics the diversity and balance of plant life and living organisms which exist in a healthy ecosystem. Volunteers will also create, explain, and incorporate the use of organic fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides in order to boost soil nutrients naturally and deter common pests and fungi that normally bring harvest yields down. Additionally, participants in the brigade will research into and share alternative methods of waste management through informative materials and interactive workshops. A key component of brigade is to help raise the community's overall awareness of relevant environmental issues and their understanding of the repercussions of a degrading environment socially and economically while always keeping cultural sensitivity in mind. With these projects being picked up by student volunteers from various chapters across North America month after month, the environmental health of the community can be steadily improved while ensuring positive, lasting changes for generations to come

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Derek Tepe donated $185

Nov 29, 2013 08:02 PM

Sara Oakley donated $25

Saying "We're so proud of you Derek. It was so great to see you over break and what a great young man you've grown into! Can't wait to hear about the trip and all you do!!
"

Nov 29, 2013 04:45 PM

[Org. Admin] Judith Fell donated $38

Saying "bsu support"

Nov 24, 2013 12:08 PM

Teresa Swanson donated $50

Nov 24, 2013 08:57 AM

Betsy Tepe donated $50

Saying "Derek I am very proud of you and what a great cause!
Good luck,
Aunt Betsy"

Nov 18, 2013 09:55 AM

Jeffrey Steele donated $50

Saying "God Bless your efforts."

Nov 16, 2013 01:41 PM

Karen Pedler donated $50

Saying "Enjoy your trip!"

Nov 13, 2013 12:57 PM

Stephen Braden donated $50

Saying "Go, Derek! The Braden family"

Nov 11, 2013 07:13 PM

Karla Morton donated $100

Nov 07, 2013 01:50 PM

Jack Welter donated $50

Nov 06, 2013 09:21 PM

scott scoville donated $100

Nov 03, 2013 10:09 AM

Derek Tepe donated $250

Oct 30, 2013 08:48 PM

[Org. Admin] Judith Fell donated $33

Saying "cd distr"

Oct 30, 2013 12:43 PM

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $11

Saying "Transfer from members that cancelled"

Oct 29, 2013 10:57 AM

Norma Vaughn donated $100

Saying "Good luck Derek to you and your team. "

Oct 27, 2013 12:02 PM

Lynn Miller donated $25

Saying "Great work. Wish I could go with you."

Oct 26, 2013 03:50 PM

Janet & Dennis Tepe donated $200

Sep 26, 2013 12:21 PM

Derek Tepe donated $500

Sep 13, 2013 11:02 PM

Aiste Manfredini donated $15

Jun 03, 2013 09:00 PM

$1,882.52

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