Ian Abrahamsen

Monessen, Pennsylvania

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May 11	Volunteer Activity: Pitt Environmental Brigade to Panama May 2014

Pitt Environmental Brigade to Panama May 2014

End Date: May 17, 2014 12:00 AM

Volunteer Activity Message

Environmental Brigades volunteers work with rural families and community leaders to improve environmental sustainability and livelihood. During the brigade, volunteers utilize household surveys conducted by Global Brigades staff and face-to-face discussions to connect with the community members and understand their environmental needs, and work alongside them to implement solutions to reforest, farm sustainably, and better manage both inorganic and organic wastes. The planting of native tree species restores the biodiversity and nutrient-cycling directly on the families’ land. By creating and utilizing organic fertilizers and natural pesticides, as well as diversifying the number and placement of agricultural plants, soil nutrients are improved while erosion is minimized. Agricultural yields can be increased without dramatically altering the lifestyle of the rural farmers, while in the meantime, the cost of sustaining the farm can be lessened by breaking away from petrochemical fertilizers. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to educate community members on the hazards of waste burning, as well as the environmental and health benefits of setting up composting along with other waste diversion methods.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Ian Abrahamsen donated $327

Apr 24, 2014 11:56 PM

Jason J McBride donated $100

Apr 03, 2014 01:17 PM

Desiree Rice donated $40

Mar 04, 2014 04:37 PM

Alexandria M Peckyno donated $20

Feb 26, 2014 07:33 PM

Megan L Abrahamsen donated $50

Feb 26, 2014 12:55 PM

Shirley D Tang donated $20

Feb 26, 2014 10:18 AM

Darlene M Lane donated $100

Saying "From Nana Chief"

Feb 25, 2014 12:09 PM

donated $100

Saying "We're all so proud of you. Keep up the good work."

Feb 15, 2014 10:24 AM

Toni Lynn Salvino donated $50

Feb 14, 2014 02:04 PM

Michael Lane donated $150

Saying "Look forward to hearing about all the good work you will be doing in Panama. Aunt Darlene & Uncle Mike"

Feb 14, 2014 02:03 PM

Catherine E. DeLuca donated $100

Feb 11, 2014 06:05 PM

angela tegnelia donated $10

Jan 30, 2014 05:21 PM

Santina Pado donated $50

Saying "Good luck Ian.
Santina and Ted"

Jan 30, 2014 04:51 PM

Matthew H Cheng donated $50

Saying "Yo Ian! Have a great time my friend. Sorry I missed you guys at Pitt last year. Do great things."

Jan 20, 2014 05:09 PM

Ian Abrahamsen donated $250

Jan 20, 2014 04:09 PM

$1,417.00

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