Jesse Contreras

Austin, Texas

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UT Austin Public Health Brigade August 2012
  1. Affiliated Organization: Global Brigades USA
  2. Program: Public Health Brigades
  3. Chapter: Public Health Brigades at University of Texas - Austin
End Date: Aug 22, 2012 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

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.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Jesse Contreras donated $524

Saying "Including $40 from my new best friend, Marisol Gallegos."

Aug 01, 2012 07:10 AM

Carla Maisonet donated $30

Saying "God bless you and the others who are going. We will be praying for you."

Jul 22, 2012 08:56 AM

Jesse D Contreras donated $50

Saying "From my awesome aunt, Sylvia Znascko."

Jul 04, 2012 02:19 PM

Jesse D Contreras donated $50

Saying "From my beautiful Grandmother, Janet Podgorak."

Jun 30, 2012 04:00 PM

Jesse D Contreras donated $350

Saying "From the wonderful DeeDee Parrent, whose generosity is more than I could have ever hoped for."

Jun 24, 2012 01:57 PM

Hannah E Maisonet donated $8

Jun 01, 2012 02:49 PM

Jesse D Contreras donated $40

Saying "From the wonderful Allison Bradbury."

May 23, 2012 02:34 PM

John Singson donated $25

Apr 26, 2012 03:04 PM

Anonymous donated $100

Saying "Go do work Jesse :D"

Apr 24, 2012 08:01 PM

Marisol Rivas donated $6

Saying "What you all are doing is extraordinary. Hope you all have a safe & successful trip! :)"

Apr 16, 2012 07:08 PM

Amanda J Herrera donated $6

Apr 02, 2012 01:01 PM

Hannah E Maisonet donated $5

Saying "Good luck! I'll be praying for you!"

Mar 21, 2012 06:29 PM

Anonymous donated $10

Mar 19, 2012 05:50 PM

Jesse D Contreras donated $250

Mar 12, 2012 04:47 PM
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of $1,453.00

in donations needed to reach the Initiative Goal


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19

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volunteers needed to reach the Initiative Goal