Polina Ferd

brooklyn, ny

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I have a lot of hope in programs that help impoverished communities. I often think about what real charity and justice means. Teaching a man to fish will feed him for a lifetime, rather than giving a man a fish which will feed him for only a day. I'm thankful for this opportunity to participate in the June 2014 Medical/Public Health brigade to Honduras, because it will provide the urgent care of physicians and medications as well build long term infrastructure that will vastly improve the health of the community.

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Brooklyn College Med/Public Health Nicaragua Jun 14
  1. Affiliated Organization: Global Brigades USA
  2. Program: Medical Brigades
  3. Chapter: Medical Brigades at Brooklyn College
End Date: Jun 15, 2014 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

Medical Brigade volunteers set up medical clinics in pre-identified communities to provide healthcare where access is limited. Each community receives a brigade every 3-4 months and between brigades the in-country team maintains relationships with the communities to provide follow-up and conducts community health worker trainings to empower local leaders to perpetuate a consistent level of healthcare.

Public Health Brigade volunteers work side-by-side with community members to improve heath in their homes through the construction of eco-stoves, latrines, water storage units, and concrete floors. These projects and public health education taught to the communities help to decrease life threatening diseases.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $697

Saying "Ch 301 Brooklyn College Central Depository"

Jun 06, 2014 09:54 AM

Carmen Delia Linarte donated $100

Saying "I am truly grateful on my dear friend Polina Ferd and the entire Brooklyn College Volunteers Med/Public Health Sttudents traveling abroad this June, this will definietly be a lifetime experience and I wsh you all an amazing trip and thank you all on making a difference.

"

May 12, 2014 09:01 AM

Karina Borshch donated $100

Mar 29, 2014 09:29 AM

Regina-Lea Jenniffer Nuzbrokh donated $50

Mar 19, 2014 08:07 AM

Leon A Sakkal donated $75

Mar 16, 2014 06:20 PM

Kenji L Logie donated $75

Mar 16, 2014 02:32 PM

Leon A Sakkal donated $150

Mar 06, 2014 08:03 PM

Polina Ferd donated $250

Dec 16, 2013 10:25 AM
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