Raul Escobar

California

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Marching band. Volunteering in my kids' programs. Programming.

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End Date: Jan 09, 2012 12:00 AM
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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 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

raul escobar donated $167

Dec 17, 2011 01:07 PM

Cynthia A. Jensen donated $400

Saying "Here's to getting closer to your goal and the all important day of departure!"

Dec 16, 2011 06:16 PM

Julie J Harrington donated $200

Saying "Travel safely and go with our love, goodwill and support. Thanks for this opportunity to support such a worth while cause!"

Nov 08, 2011 11:12 AM

raul escobar donated $400

Nov 03, 2011 09:51 AM

Cynthia A. Jensen donated $400

Saying "Raul. . .I am really happy that you are able to make this work and that you will be carrying the 2012 torch for both of us! While I can't travel & "brigade" with you in person, I will fill your luggage with treasures for the children, snacks for "

Nov 03, 2011 09:25 AM

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