Yolanda Seliga

Chicago, IL

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helping those who are in need, traveling to places that I have never been to, learning about other cultures & traditions, and promoting animal rights

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End Date: May 27, 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 countrys 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, 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

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $-75

Saying "Transfer to 2014 brigade"

Mar 12, 2014 05:25 PM

JOHN DONATO donated $75

May 12, 2013 04:19 PM

Ridge Ronayne donated $20

Apr 29, 2013 07:23 PM

Maria T Lezniak donated $200

Saying "Yolanda, I'm very proud of you and your colleague for your commitment. My love and support is with you."

Apr 29, 2013 04:55 PM

Anonymous donated $300

Apr 19, 2013 05:18 PM

Anonymous donated $200

Apr 08, 2013 02:40 PM

Anonymous donated $100

Mar 24, 2013 08:36 PM

Anonymous donated $400

Mar 10, 2013 10:30 PM

Ashley Hess donated $100

Feb 22, 2013 05:53 PM

Anonymous donated $150

Feb 15, 2013 04:00 PM

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