Joshua Nguyen

Austin, Texas

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End Date: Aug 22, 2012 11:59 PM
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.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Joshua Nguyen donated $654

Jul 31, 2012 05:31 PM

Andrew R Johnson donated $350

Saying "Hey Josh, so proud of you. Hope you have a great trip!

--Andrew Johnson"

Jun 30, 2012 03:29 PM

Sophia H Agoni donated $150

Jun 27, 2012 02:24 PM

Diana Smith donated $50

Saying "I'm proud of you Joshua!"

Jun 21, 2012 07:45 PM

Joshua Nguyen donated $250

Jun 15, 2012 12:50 PM

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