Hallie Irion

Chicago, Illinois

Passionate About:

I am passionate about healing in any form, whether that is through medicine, a long look at the cosmos, or a perfect piece of dark chocolate.

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End Date: Dec 10, 2012 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

DePaul PHB 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, showers, pilas (water storage units), and concrete floors. Additionally, as a key component of the program, DePaul University 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

Brian Irion donated $90

Dec 01, 2012 10:03 AM

Melissa I. Wood donated $90

Dec 01, 2012 09:46 AM

Shaina Kolzow donated $50

Nov 26, 2012 05:17 PM

Brian Irion donated $250

Saying "so proud of you"

Nov 21, 2012 12:09 PM

Nora Logue donated $10

Oct 30, 2012 11:12 AM

Michael Lynch donated $50

Saying "You will bring so much to the team, Hallie. Enjoy, share your great spirit, and soak up the smiles while you are down there! Your presence will be appreciated by many. "

Oct 30, 2012 10:05 AM

Paul Horcher donated $50

Saying "How wonderful and unsurprising to hear of you wanting to give of yourself to others in need. Go with His Grace"

Oct 30, 2012 09:11 AM

paul schnepf donated $50

Saying "Go for it Hallie. We are proud of you."

Oct 29, 2012 10:54 PM

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