Emily Rencsok

Baltimore, MD

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End Date: Jan 14, 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

Janet Rencsok donated $669

Dec 24, 2013 11:25 AM

David Medendorp donated $50

Saying "All the best on your trip!
-The Medendorp family"

Dec 23, 2013 07:36 PM

Janet Rencsok donated $250

Nov 28, 2013 02:47 PM

Laila Siddiqui donated $84

Saying "Here is the money from your coffee sales! Great job!"

Nov 18, 2013 03:28 PM

Anonymous donated $20

Oct 18, 2013 02:51 PM

Margaret Rencsok donated $100

Saying "Good luck Emily.....Love you..Grammy"

Oct 07, 2013 12:51 PM

Judith Robisch donated $50

Saying "Thank you for helping others"

Oct 05, 2013 07:46 PM

Janet Rencsok donated $250

Sep 30, 2013 08:14 PM

Anonymous donated $20

Sep 29, 2013 08:33 PM

Jonathan Thomas-Palmer donated $50

Saying "Emily, what an awesome thing for you to do. Thanks.

mr.p"

Sep 29, 2013 05:57 PM

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