Katie Shope

Danville, Pa

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End Date: Jan 08, 2012 10:00 PM
Volunteer Activity Message

Penn State 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, Penn State 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

David D Shope donated $550

Saying "Daddy, Mommy and Pappy"

Dec 15, 2011 05:49 PM

David D Shope Jr donated $25

Saying "from Dr. & Mrs. Babameto"

Nov 30, 2011 09:36 AM

Linda T McCloskey donated $25

Saying " John and Linda McCloskey"

Nov 29, 2011 08:50 AM

David D Shope Jr donated $20

Saying "Love from Kimmy"

Nov 26, 2011 07:35 AM

David D Shope Jr donated $130

Nov 22, 2011 05:26 PM

william maloney donated $100

Saying "Katie:
Good luck, and God bless you for your sacrifice."

Nov 21, 2011 12:38 PM

Karen Wood donated $50

Nov 18, 2011 12:12 PM

Jeffrey L Balestrini donated $20

Saying "Make PSU proud!"

Nov 15, 2011 01:42 PM

Julie A Kennedy donated $100

Nov 15, 2011 06:24 AM

Elisabeth Taylor donated $10

Nov 15, 2011 05:36 AM

James T Scott donated $50

Saying "It is good to see younger adults contribute - God Bless & be safe."

Nov 14, 2011 04:38 PM

Nancy J Kapp donated $100

Nov 09, 2011 11:26 AM

David D Shope Jr donated $300

Oct 17, 2011 05:23 PM

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$1,480.00

of $1,472.00

in donations needed to reach the Initiative Goal


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Thank you for your support!

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13

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volunteers needed to reach the Initiative Goal