Siyu Xiao

Pittsburgh, PA

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After co-leading the first Medical Brigade at the University of Pittsburgh in 2011-12, I cannot wait to continue planning and working with my fellow teammates again. As one chapter of the international student movement, the work that Pitt students do is an integral part of the larger vision of GB. I am passionate about both the sciences and humanities. My lifelong goal is to integrate research with community development as well as to serve under-resourced populations as a physician.

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End Date: May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

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 $650

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May 03, 2013 03:40 PM

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