Tracey Luttrell

Mount Prospect, Illinois

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Helping others is one of the most rewarding experiences one can have in their life and I'm passionate at doing the best I can at helping those in need. I'm excited that this brigade will be eye opening and that I'll be able to have a positive impact on the people of Honduras, bettering their health and lifestyle.

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June 2013 DePaul Public Health Brigade Honduras



Tracey's Message

Friends and family: I've decided to take on this challenge of going to Honduras in hopes of helping the community there and also allowing myself to expand my views and experiences with the world we live in. If you could spare a dollar or two I would be greatly appreciated. By donating you'd help me on my journey to create a happier and healthier Honduran community that will also set in place healthier habits for the future of the people living there. Thank you for your support!

Volunteer Activity Description

DePaul 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, showers, pilas (water storage units), and concrete floors. Additionally, as a key component of the program, DePaul University 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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