June 2013 DePaul Public Health Brigade Honduras


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Volunteer Activity Description

Start Date: Jun 21, 2013 12:00 AM
End Date: Jun 27, 2013 12:00 AM

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.

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Brianna Brown

Passionate about: Education, languages, people and places. My goal is to help others around the world, while learning what they have to teach me too!

Carolyn Monteagudo

Passionate about: I love this organization and everything it stands for. I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to be a part of this movement towards a brighter future through sustainable projects and helping others.... [Read More]

Michelle Martin

Passionate about: sustainability, education, holistic health, intercultural communication

Tracey Luttrell

Passionate about: Helping others is one of the most rewarding experiences one can have in their life and I\'m passionate at doing the best I can at helping those in need. I\'m excited that this brigade will be eye ope... [Read More]

Violeta Cerna-Prado

Passionate about: Community Psychology, Promoting Self-Esteem and Leadership in women on a global level Diversity, Creating a world of possibility Promoting the Happiness of others, Community Service, Cultural Awaren... [Read More]
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