Emily Coleman

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Aug 16	Volunteer Activity: UT Austin Public Health Brigade August 2012

UT Austin Public Health Brigade August 2012

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

Emily Coleman donated $154

Jul 17, 2012 07:52 PM

Gary Wang donated $500

Jun 12, 2012 03:19 PM

Amy Garner donated $50

Saying "Safe Travels from the Garners!"

Jun 10, 2012 09:46 PM

HSIA HSIAO YUN donated $20

Saying "Have a nice trip & help for more people. Take care of yourself. 印象中治安不是很好...by Camille."

May 28, 2012 05:15 AM

Gabrielle Shaw donated $5

May 25, 2012 12:32 AM

CHOU CHIA CHENG donated $200

May 21, 2012 07:31 AM

Robert J Cook donated $50

May 20, 2012 09:05 PM

Ronald N. Cribbs donated $50

Saying "Emily sounds like a great cause. Hope you have a good tirp."

May 18, 2012 11:26 AM

Hanh P Hedges donated $50

Saying "from Jung Houn"

May 17, 2012 12:46 PM

Johnny Shen donated $20

May 05, 2012 04:04 PM

Jung Houn Sim donated $20

Saying "I'm glad that this project has given Emily the chance to do what she is passionate about. "

May 04, 2012 11:41 AM

pan li donated $50

Saying "Good luck, Emily!"

Apr 25, 2012 12:41 AM

Lois Adrienne C Sy donated $30

Saying "Good luck, Emilyl! :)

Lots of love from the land of polar bears!"

Apr 19, 2012 10:51 PM

Jonathon Yeh donated $5

Saying "gooooooooooooooooooo
EMILY!!!"

Apr 16, 2012 09:13 PM

Thomas H Coleman donated $250

Mar 13, 2012 07:57 PM

$1,454.00

of $1,453.00

in donations needed to reach the Initiative Goal

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volunteers needed to reach the Initiative Goal