Jennifer To

jto1@luc.edu

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As an undergraduate student from Loyola University, I am majoring in Psychology and minoring in Women's and Gender Studies with hopes of working in the medical field in the future. I've always enjoyed volunteering and helping the underprivileged. With this opportunity to travel and make a difference, I can help touch and impact the lives of many, no matter how small it may be. Having access to health care should essentially be universal, but that is not always the case; with this trip, my fellow brigaders and I will do our best to provide for as many people we can.

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End Date: Aug 26, 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 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, 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

Jennifer To donated $127

Saying "From Cau Chin"

Aug 01, 2012 09:22 PM

Organization Admin donated $505

Saying "Transfer from Medical Brigades"

Jul 24, 2012 10:06 AM

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $18

Saying "Transfer from club account"

Jul 23, 2012 09:25 PM

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