Gavin Chisholm

Chicago, IL

Passionate About:

Making connections with other humans. I believe there is great opportunity for personal growth in forming relationships with people, especially with those who have come from different backgrounds than I have. Varying social and cultural perspectives provide unique avenues for examining my own life, and being a positive force that allows for this to happen is something I strive for.

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Chicago Global Health Outreach trip to Guatemala, May 2020



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Hello there!

This May, I will be leading an outreach trip to San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala to construct a variety of sustainable systems, such as water filtration units, working latrines, family gardens, and compost boxes. In addition, our team will host an education day, where we will teach the children of the community about cooking safety, sustainable living, and personal health. These resources will help the families of San Pedro la Laguna live a healthier, more sustainable life in Guatemala. While we are staying in Guatemala, one of the families of San Pedro la Laguna will graciously open their home to us, providing us with somewhere to sleep, and feeding us every day.

If you would like to help our team work alongside the people of San Pedro la Laguna to accomplish this, please consider making a donation! Donations will go a long way, and any amount will truly mean the world to me. If you would like to learn any more about our project, or VAW as a whole, please reach out to me!

Volunteer Activity Description

Join the Chicago chapter as they lead a Global Health Outreach trip to Guatemala this upcoming Summer! Volunteers will work during one week with families in communities to implement and build sustainable healthy living solutions such as compost boxes, recycled water and water filtration systems, family gardens and latrines. It is a truly unique experience that allows you to work in a sustainable project while being immersed in a foreign culture. If you’re interested in joining, contact us for more information!

Chicago VAW will be working with families to implement sustainable, healthy living solutions in local communities during their time in Guatemala.

**Note: airfare goal will be updated once flights are purchased, tentatively the week of January 27th-31st

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