Jeffrey Bevan

Pittsburgh, PA

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In the future, I would like to work with a non-profit organization, such as Doctors Without Borders, in order to bring medical aid to countries that either cannot afford it, or do not have access to it. I am part of an organization called Global Medical Brigades. This summer, in particular, we are going to Honduras to bring medical supplies and treatment to those, who are less fortunate there. Throughout the school year, we are raising money in order to pay for the supplies necessary for the brigade.

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May 2013 University of Pittsburgh PHB



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University of Pittsburgh 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 four infrastructure projects meant to improve the health of the home and surrounding environment: eco-stoves, latrines, pilas (water storage units), and concrete floors. Additionally, as a key component of the program, University of Pittsburgh 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.

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