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Jun 17	Volunteer Activity: UC Santa Barbara Public Health June 2014 Honduras

UC Santa Barbara Public Health June 2014 Honduras

End Date: Jun 23, 2014 12:00 AM

Volunteer Activity Message

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

Michelle Mejia donated $337

May 25, 2014 02:36 PM

Sherman F Chan donated $20

May 24, 2014 07:53 PM

Katie Molony donated $50

Saying "Have fun my beautiful cousin. We are so proud of you !!"

May 24, 2014 03:11 PM

Steven m mejia donated $50

May 24, 2014 06:58 AM

Vanessa baltazar donated $50

Saying "I love you!!! Have fun!!! Sorry it's not more. "

May 23, 2014 04:01 PM

Linda J Ortega donated $20

May 21, 2014 12:30 PM

Deanna Karlstad donated $30

May 14, 2014 02:08 PM

Rachel Slocum donated $50

Saying "Rachel Slocum"

May 14, 2014 01:02 PM

Lori Kirner donated $50

May 13, 2014 09:40 PM

Michelle Mejia donated $100

Apr 16, 2014 09:42 PM

Michelle Mejia donated $500

Apr 11, 2014 10:25 AM

Karen G. Mejia donated $50

Saying "FINALLY!!! "

Apr 09, 2014 04:34 PM

Michelle Mejia donated $225

Feb 09, 2014 12:19 AM

dawn karlstad donated $25

Saying "Good luck to all hope you reach your goal."

Jan 29, 2014 07:40 PM

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