Courtney Jackson

Corvallis, Oregon

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End Date: Sep 07, 2012 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 four infrastructure projects meant to improve the health of the home and surrounding environment: eco-stoves, latrines and rainwater harvesters. 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

Courtney Jackson donated $271

Sep 07, 2012 04:17 PM

JULIE L PEACOCK donated $8

Saying "$1 for each member of our family (8 total). Best wishes to you Courtney! From makena's family: julie, brooks, makena, brooklynn, david, sierra, jake and lizzy. <3"

Jun 24, 2012 10:53 AM

Organization Admin donated $1,050

Saying "Transfer from medical brigade"

Feb 16, 2012 03:31 PM

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volunteers needed to reach the Initiative Goal