Valerie Ruiz

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My ultimate goal in life is to succeed by making a difference in this world by improving the overall health of all individuals.

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End Date: Jun 02, 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.

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Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Claudia Ruiz donated $437

May 04, 2013 07:20 PM

Valerie Ruiz donated $100

May 04, 2013 03:33 PM

John Ruiz donated $100

Saying "El Jimador"

May 04, 2013 03:28 PM

Valerie Ruiz donated $107

Apr 17, 2013 06:52 PM

Anonymous donated $300

Mar 07, 2013 04:14 PM

Alma Martinez donated $250

Saying "So proud of you for doing this Val! Best of luck to you and your group!"

Feb 28, 2013 03:32 PM

Angelina Costa donated $6

Saying "For the bake sale"

Nov 29, 2012 05:47 PM

Valerie Ruiz donated $100

Nov 28, 2012 03:15 PM

Armando Perez donated $50

Saying "Your mission is noble and just, please accept this donation as a token of our graditude in undertaking this humanitarian relief effort."

Nov 05, 2012 11:07 PM

Ruben Cardona donated $100

Nov 03, 2012 02:56 PM

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