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: Feb 23, 2013 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

Matt Schwartz donated $55

Saying "Enjoy your own donation Matt!"

Feb 07, 2013 05:28 PM

Genevieve Oliveira donated $8

Feb 07, 2013 03:27 PM

Hillary Schwartz donated $10

Saying "Enjoy your trip! :)"

Feb 07, 2013 03:22 PM

Ann Fingerhood donated $10

Dec 07, 2012 08:29 PM

Mary Ellen Weissman donated $72

Saying "We are impressed with the good work that you are doing. Thanks for being such a great friend to Rachel! "

Nov 11, 2012 12:13 PM

Jerry L Ball donated $600

Saying "Hey, Matt! Give my respects to your proud parents!"

Oct 30, 2012 10:01 PM

Joseph Hoffman donated $500

Oct 24, 2012 07:55 PM

WEN YING CHIEN donated $100

Oct 24, 2012 03:34 PM

Jennifer Ball donated $100

Saying "Have a great trip, Matt!"

Oct 22, 2012 10:19 AM

Emily Lu donated $250

Saying "Dear Matthew,

I am very proud of your support of this good cause for Honduras which does not have the same level of medical health care that is available in America; especially for young children and woman. I fully support your humane mission and t"

Oct 16, 2012 06:51 AM

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