Yamilka Mena

New York

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Public Health, community organizing & engagement, and above all helping those who can't help themselves.

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May 2012 Public Health Brigades at Stony Brook
  1. Affiliated Organization: Global Brigades USA
  2. Program: Public Health Brigades
  3. Chapter: Public Health Brigades at Stony Brook University
End Date: May 28, 2012 09:59 PM
Volunteer Activity Message

Stony Brook 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 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, Stony Brook 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

Yamilka Mena donated $327

Apr 14, 2012 10:29 AM

Kamal Villejoint donated $10

Apr 13, 2012 08:30 AM

Maria bautista donated $40

Saying "Feliz Viaje!!! :D "

Apr 12, 2012 04:57 PM

Antonio Reynoso donated $25

Saying "Good Luck Young Money!!"

Apr 11, 2012 04:22 PM

Nirmala A Ramsaran donated $100

Saying "Have fun. Love you."

Apr 07, 2012 11:12 AM

Olumide A Babalola donated $19

Apr 06, 2012 03:20 PM

Yamilka Mena donated $70

Saying "From Patty & Dave"

Apr 06, 2012 10:49 AM

michelle nunez-leonardo donated $5

Mar 24, 2012 06:39 PM

Nathalie De Los satnso donated $40

Saying "I love you!"

Mar 23, 2012 09:35 PM

Christian Tiurcio donated $31

Saying "Keep up the good work!"

Mar 19, 2012 08:44 AM

Geraldine Blanco donated $5

Saying "You rock Yamilka! I look forward to hearing all about your amazing experience. "

Mar 16, 2012 02:13 PM

Katherine Bencosme donated $20

Mar 13, 2012 11:39 AM

Yamilka Mena donated $100

Mar 03, 2012 02:06 PM

Edgar A. Artiga Amaya donated $50

Saying "I'm proud of you, skutch! =]"

Mar 03, 2012 10:02 AM

Carolina Capunay donated $20

Saying ":D"

Feb 29, 2012 08:31 AM

Stephanie Correa donated $20

Saying "Love you Milky!"

Feb 28, 2012 11:38 PM

Rudsena Hernandez donated $50

Feb 28, 2012 05:24 PM

Mobile-User 373723278837622 donated $5

Saying "Que la pase bien, Milky!!! Buena suerte!!!"

Feb 28, 2012 04:16 PM

Carolina Capunay donated $20

Saying "Good Luck! :D"

Feb 22, 2012 09:51 AM

Danilsa Lagombra donated $30

Feb 09, 2012 06:34 AM

Veronica Saravia donated $25

Saying "I'm so glad you're taking this opportunity. You won't regret what you set your heart out for. <3"

Feb 08, 2012 04:12 PM

Anonymous donated $50

Feb 06, 2012 02:46 PM

Antonio Ferrantino donated $40

Saying "Good luck!! "

Feb 02, 2012 08:22 PM

Steve Lucin donated $20

Saying "Best of luck to you and your team Milky!"

Feb 01, 2012 08:03 PM

Sade Ortiz donated $50

Saying "Follow your heart, Milky!"

Feb 01, 2012 06:41 PM

Yamilka Mena donated $250

Feb 01, 2012 06:00 PM
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of $1,422.00

in donations needed to reach the Initiative Goal


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