Violeta Cerna-Prado

Chicago

Passionate About:

Community Psychology, Promoting Self-Esteem and Leadership in women on a global level
Diversity, Creating a world of possibility
Promoting the Happiness of others, Community Service, Cultural Awareness and
Being Awesome! My goal is to learn more about this beautiful world we live in through interaction and service. <3

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June 2013 DePaul Public Health Brigade Honduras



Volunteer Activity Description

DePaul PHB 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, showers, pilas (water storage units), and concrete floors. Additionally, as a key component of the program, DePaul University 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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Mario Cerna donated $100.00 to Violeta 4304 days ago
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