Meredith Louden

Santa Barbara, California, USA

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Providing sustainable solutions to health problems in developing Latin American countries.

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End Date: Jun 22, 2013 12:00 AM
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UCSB PHB 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, UCSB 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.

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Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Meredith Louden donated $94

May 31, 2013 06:07 PM

Tamorah and Vera Droby donated $525

Saying "What a wonderful cause and experience. Look forward to hearing about your triumphs and challenges on this journey."

Mar 17, 2013 08:57 PM

Marisa Looney donated $25

Saying "You go girl!"

Mar 13, 2013 09:30 PM

Anonymous donated $750

Mar 04, 2013 05:42 PM

Meredith Louden donated $250

Jan 30, 2013 11:55 PM

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