Madison Lynam

DePaul University

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End Date: Dec 08, 2014 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

Madison donated $56

Nov 16, 2014 07:08 PM

Madison Lynam donated $100

Nov 16, 2014 07:06 PM

Madison Lynam donated $150

Nov 11, 2014 12:26 PM

[Org. Admin] Erika Amador donated $200

Saying "Transfer from Medical brigade"

Nov 04, 2014 08:06 AM

Madison Lynam donated $200

Oct 16, 2014 08:41 AM

Madison donated $600

Oct 16, 2014 08:36 AM

Madison Lynam donated $250

Sep 02, 2014 10:03 AM

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