Silvia Gonzalez

San Francisco

Passionate About:

Making a difference in peoples lives. I want to help people, especially those that don't have the most basic of things.

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End Date: Jan 09, 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, 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

Arturo Gonzalez donated $507

Saying "To Silvita from Daddy via Rosie"

Dec 19, 2011 07:53 PM

Rosalinda Gonzalez donated $100

Saying "Enjoy! Wish I was going, sorry I can't make it, Grad school."

Dec 19, 2011 07:23 PM

Cynthia A. Jensen donated $100

Saying "The time is getting close, Silvia. You've done such a lovely job of managing this brigade. It makes me proud to be in your world."

Dec 16, 2011 06:20 PM

Alyssa Rodriguez donated $10

Dec 12, 2011 01:47 PM

Silvia Gonzalez donated $500

Nov 23, 2011 07:49 PM

Cynthia A. Jensen donated $100

Saying "Silvia. . .I am so proud of the work you are doing to lead the 2012 brigade. You are a true HERO in my book! xoxoxoxo"

Nov 03, 2011 09:52 AM

Silvia Gonzalez donated $250

Aug 25, 2011 10:32 AM

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