Matthew Schwartz

Waltham, MA

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I strive to help others by promoting social justice, where others do not have a voice.

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End Date: Jan 10, 2015 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

BU 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 programs 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 four infrastructure projects meant to improve the health of the home and surrounding environment: eco-stoves, latrines, pilas (water storage units), and concrete floors. Additionally, as a key component of the program, Brown 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

Emily H. Lu donated $100

Jan 02, 2015 04:10 PM

Justin Robbins donated $10

Dec 30, 2014 07:39 AM

Matthew Schwartz donated $483

Dec 18, 2014 09:39 AM

Lindsey I Weiss donated $36

Saying "Thanks for continuing on the Brandeis Public Health Brigade legacy and for your passion and dedication to the cause. I hope you guys have an awesome brigade this year!"

Dec 16, 2014 06:20 PM

Noah Litwer donated $19

Saying "The great joy of serving others.
"

Dec 16, 2014 02:02 PM

Matthew Schwartz donated $250

Oct 01, 2014 10:26 PM

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