Emma Schanzenbach

University of Pittsburgh

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I am an undergraduate at the University of Pittsburgh studying Ecology and Evolution and English. I have been dancing for over sixteen years and am interested in finding a career path in medicine. Volunteering abroad has been a goal of mine for a while and I am incredibly glad and thankful that I am finally pursuing one of my lifetime goals in service of others!

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End Date: May 18, 2014 12:00 AM
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University of Pittsburgh 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 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, University of Pittsburgh 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

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $-58

Saying "Transfer to women conference"

May 30, 2014 04:38 PM

Emma Schanzenbach donated $1,250

Feb 11, 2014 10:35 AM

Emma Schanzenbach donated $250

Jan 25, 2014 08:48 AM

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