UCLA Public Health Brigade June 2012 Honduras


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Volunteer Activity Description

Start Date: Jun 19, 2012 12:00 AM
End Date: Jun 25, 2012 12:00 AM

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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Albert Aguilar

Passionate about: learn.

Amalia Hatcher

Passionate about: Helping others

Jasleen Bains

Passionate about: I am passionate about protecting the liberties of people around the world, politics, and learning about government policies. I also enjoy exploring nature in my free time.

Jennifer Carvajal

Passionate about: Helping People <3

Naomi Vu

Passionate about: Improving/providing health care for the underrepresented and underprivileged population.
Activity details were updated 2082 days ago
Albert Aguilar donated $40 4686 days ago
Albert Aguilar donated $40 4686 days ago
Arjun Saggu donated $30 4686 days ago
Arjun Saggu donated $30 4686 days ago

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