Lizzie White

St. Louis, MO

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End Date: Jan 14, 2013 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

Thomas White donated $440

Dec 26, 2012 08:01 AM

Michael and Susan Gibbons donated $150

Saying "We are very proud of the work you are doing with Global Brigades!!!"

Dec 10, 2012 10:11 AM

Therese Marshall donated $125

Saying "Lizzie -- Thank you for the opportunity to support your service to the Global Brigades' communities. "

Dec 04, 2012 03:19 PM

Ann Hurley donated $100

Saying "Wonderful work you're doing, Lizzie! Thank you and Best to you and all your co-volunteers.
Auntie Nancy"

Dec 03, 2012 08:49 AM

Elizabeth White donated $800

Nov 26, 2012 02:33 PM

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