Kelly Kha

San Luis Obispo

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June 2012 Cal Poly SLO Architecture Brigade



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Hey everybody!

I am currently a 3rd year architecture student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and this Summer, I have the opportunity to travel to Honduras to help build a school/health center. I am excited to be able to travel out of the country for the first time since I've arrived from Vietnam at the age of 6.

The chance to travel to a rural Honduras and help the community is amazing to me. I will be traveling with other volunteers from San Luis Obispo and other schools who have the same passion and commitment as me. This is a great opportunity for me to become educated in the building process and in the environment that I don't always see because of living in a fortunate society for most of my life.

The entire trip, including food, housing, materials, and airfare, will cost $1500. Through the Global Architecture Brigade of Cal Poly SLO, we are trying to fundraise as much as possible. Please consider donating to this cause to help me learn and grow through helping the people of Honduras.

Thank you! If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at ktkha@calpoly.edu


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Volunteer Activity Description

Architecture Brigades volunteers from Cal Poly SLO will spend 7 days doing construction on large projects, such as schools and health centers, that will provide health and education infrastructure to benefit entire communities in rural Honduras. On the brigade, students will learn about the necessity of the project, the justifications for the structure's design, and a variety of local construction techniques. Depending on what point during the construction process they make their brigade, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of construction processes, from foundation work to wood framing to detailing, and everything in between. Volunteers do not need prior building expertise for the brigade, as they will be working alongside skilled masons who will guide students on proper building practices and safety precautions during building, while also educating volunteers of the use of local materials. In addition to the construction aspects of the brigade, volunteers will be given the chance to create and host an interactive education lesson for members of the local community. The ages and demographics of the audience may vary, and the education topics cover basic concepts of architecture and design. Combining the efforts of both the construction and educational aspects of the brigade, by the end of the week volunteers on the Cal Poly Architecture Brigade will be able to see the impact have made in the community!

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