Teresa Nguyen

Chicago/ St.Louis

Passionate About:

Traveling, Volunteering

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End Date: Mar 29, 2014 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

Environmental Brigades volunteers at DePaul University will spend 7 days in Panama working alongside families of a rural community called Piriati Embera. They will be learning about the biodiversity of a tropical region and the potential of ecological productivity of the community members’ land by utilizing environmentally sustainable methods of agriculture that mimics the diversity and balance of plant life and living organisms which exist in a healthy ecosystem. Volunteers will also create, explain, and incorporate the use of organic fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides in order to boost soil nutrients naturally and deter common pests and fungi that normally bring harvest yields down. Additionally, participants in the brigade will research into and share alternative methods of waste management through informative materials and interactive workshops. A key component of brigade is to help raise the community\'s overall awareness of relevant environmental issues and their understanding of the repercussions of a degrading environment socially and economically while always keeping cultural sensitivity in mind. With these projects being picked up by student volunteers from various chapters across North America month after month, the environmental health of the community can be steadily improved while ensuring positive, lasting changes for generations to come.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Louise Weindel donated $302

Saying "Great way to spend your Spring Break!"

Mar 12, 2014 04:56 PM

SANG JOSEPH NGUYEN donated $400

Saying "It great social work for Teresa.We love her"

Mar 12, 2014 09:18 AM

Louise Weindel donated $100

Saying "

This is a special opportunity for you and your DePaul friends to expand your awareness and your heart. I'm proud of you !"

Feb 15, 2014 04:06 PM

Teresa Nguyen donated $500

Feb 09, 2014 09:43 PM

Teresa Nguyen donated $300

Jan 27, 2014 04:06 PM

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