Richard Diaz

Chicago, IL

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End Date: Dec 08, 2013 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

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

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Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Anonymous donated $406

Nov 23, 2013 08:04 AM

Edilberto Chevere donated $50

Saying "Good luck Ricky, you're amazing!"

Nov 14, 2013 02:55 PM

Richard Diaz donated $575

Oct 19, 2013 09:17 PM

Samantha Ebeling donated $20

Saying "love ya ricky!"

Oct 19, 2013 08:45 PM

Anonymous donated $50

Oct 17, 2013 03:59 PM

Judith Dulfer donated $25

Saying "Glad to help.."

Oct 16, 2013 05:00 PM

Jennifer Diaz donated $250

Oct 16, 2013 04:21 PM

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