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Carrollton, Texas

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UVA Public Health Brigade January 2013 Honduras
  1. Affiliated Organization: Global Brigades USA
  2. Program: Public Health Brigades
  3. Chapter: Public Health Brigades at University of Virginia
End Date: Jan 10, 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 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

Michael Chi donated $833

Dec 21, 2012 07:53 PM

Hunter Jaggers donated $10

Dec 05, 2012 04:26 PM

Jorge Echaniz donated $20

Saying "Michael,

I know this isn't a lot of money relative to the entire cost of going, but I hope I can help. I had a great time with you in high school and can't wait to see you over Christmas Break. I hope you have the time of your life in Honduras-- I know you will make an immeasurable impact on someone's life.

-JJ
(aka DECA parter for life)"

Dec 05, 2012 12:38 PM

Michael Chi donated $1

Saying "donate donate"

Dec 04, 2012 09:19 PM

Raquel Rodriguez donated $5

Dec 02, 2012 12:21 AM

Valerie Ngoh donated $95

Nov 22, 2012 04:13 PM

Valerie Ngoh donated $120

Saying "tailgating 4"

Nov 10, 2012 02:08 PM

Veronica Gutierrez donated $5

Saying "For Asgard! (or tumblr, ahem)"

Nov 03, 2012 02:55 PM

Kaiya Gordon donated $50

Nov 03, 2012 12:31 PM

Kerry Moncure donated $25

Saying "Hey HB! Good luck to you! Lauren's mom"

Nov 03, 2012 12:05 PM

William Huynh donated $20

Oct 29, 2012 05:20 PM

Jennifer Pham donated $10

Oct 29, 2012 04:41 PM

Valerie Ngoh donated $154

Oct 09, 2012 11:59 PM

Valerie Ngoh donated $366

Saying "tailgating 1 + 2"

Sep 29, 2012 10:04 AM
99% Complete (success)
$1,713.66

of $1,714.00

in donations needed to reach the Initiative Goal


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Thank you for your support!

93% Complete (success)
14

of 15

volunteers needed to reach the Initiative Goal