Brittany Trethewey

Chicago, IL

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Nursing/helping people, experiencing different cultures, traveling, and doing crafty things.

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End Date: May 27, 2013 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 countrys 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.

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Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Sue Brewer donated $50

Saying "Can't wait to hear about it upon your return!"

Apr 26, 2013 04:00 PM

Anonymous donated $100

Saying "You are doing a great service. Show them what the USA can do!"

Apr 25, 2013 08:15 PM

DENISE TRETHEWEY donated $50

Apr 15, 2013 05:36 AM

Brittany Trethewey donated $250

Saying "From Grandma and Grandpa Trethewey"

Apr 12, 2013 08:31 PM

Anonymous donated $35

Apr 11, 2013 10:19 PM

John Mikos donated $50

Apr 07, 2013 10:30 AM

Brittany Trethewey donated $300

Mar 25, 2013 05:08 PM

Brittany Trethewey donated $400

Mar 16, 2013 08:29 AM

Brittany Trethewey donated $250

Feb 14, 2013 10:39 PM

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