Sharon Klapec

Passionate About:

SHARE THIS PAGE

$

3,750

Fundraised

3

Initiatives

All Initiatives
End Date: May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

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

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $171

Saying "Transfer from medical program"

May 03, 2013 03:42 PM

Sharon Klapec donated $300

Apr 30, 2013 09:40 AM

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $-250

Saying "Transfer to Medical Brigade"

Feb 06, 2013 09:49 AM

Elaine Klapec donated $550

Jan 27, 2013 09:02 AM

100% Complete (success)
$771.00

of $650.00

in donations needed to reach the Initiative Goal


Complete

Thank you for your support!

100% Complete (success)
32

of 25

volunteers needed to reach the Initiative Goal