Matthew Schwartz

Waltham, MA

Passionate About:

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

SHARE THIS PAGE

$

4,153

Fundraised

3

Initiatives

End Date: Jan 10, 2014 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

Anonymous donated $500

Nov 28, 2013 12:05 PM

Chaohui Lin donated $50

Nov 26, 2013 09:38 AM

Jerry L Ball donated $200

Nov 11, 2013 07:40 PM

Emily Lu donated $250

Saying "It is so wonderful that you get to go again and you have my full support."

Nov 11, 2013 05:25 PM

Angela Schwartz donated $200

Nov 10, 2013 08:32 PM

Jennifer Ball donated $100

Saying "Yo Matt, Good luck with trip #2!"

Oct 11, 2013 08:42 AM

Anonymous donated $250

Sep 27, 2013 07:08 AM

100% Complete (success)
$1,550.00

of $1,550.00

in donations needed to reach the Initiative Goal


Complete

Thank you for your support!

60% Complete (success)
12

of 20

volunteers needed to reach the Initiative Goal