Siying Chen

Indianapolis, Indiana

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health education, medication safety, and preventative medicine in under-served communities in the world

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End Date: Dec 24, 2012 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.

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Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Siying Chen donated $-36

Saying "Donation refund from bluepay."

Jan 18, 2013 02:40 PM

Siying Chen donated $-450

Saying "Donation refund from bluepay."

Jan 02, 2013 11:07 AM

Siying Chen donated $492

Nov 27, 2012 08:20 PM

Siying Chen donated $100

Saying "Donation #3"

Oct 14, 2012 10:23 AM

Siying Chen donated $200

Saying "Donation #2"

Oct 14, 2012 10:21 AM

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