Josh Kirby

Andover, Ohio

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Helping convey the importance of public health and working with community members in developing countries to improve basic sanitation and living environments.

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End Date: Aug 20, 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

Josh Kirby donated $688

Jul 27, 2012 09:14 PM

Joshua T Kirby donated $400

Jun 30, 2012 08:06 AM

deanna m kirby donated $150

Saying "I am so honor and proud to have such a wonderful and caring son Josh Kirby. You amaze me in all you do. Deanna Kirby"

May 29, 2012 07:48 AM

Deanna Marie Kirby donated $250

May 28, 2012 03:59 PM

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