Jillian Kosmorsky

Chicago IL

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End Date: Dec 08, 2013 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

Anonymous donated $267

Nov 25, 2013 12:45 PM

Mary Ann Berkey donated $100

Saying "Have a great time on your upcoming trip! It is a wonderful thing that you are doing....reminds us all what is really important! You are in inspiration!"

Nov 19, 2013 01:20 PM

Christopher B Olie donated $75

Oct 27, 2013 05:24 PM

Kathlenn Gould donated $100

Saying "You are amazing Jillian! I love you!"

Oct 27, 2013 07:21 AM

Anonymous donated $450

Oct 21, 2013 08:34 PM

Kay Phillips donated $100

Oct 16, 2013 04:05 PM

Diane Brouk donated $50

Saying "Your passion for helping others is so admirable Jill:) Our thoughts and prayers will be with you! "Mr. & Mrs. B""

Oct 16, 2013 08:38 AM

Teodora Kopp donated $50

Saying "Jill....Good Luck on your trip. You're amazing...Love, The Kopps"

Oct 16, 2013 05:22 AM

Gregory Kosmorsky donated $250

Oct 13, 2013 03:33 PM

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