May 2012 SDSU Water Brigade


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Volunteer Activity Description

Start Date: May 22, 2012 10:00 AM
End Date: May 28, 2012 10:00 AM

Water Brigade volunteers will spend 7 days in Honduras implementing a water system to prevent water related illnesses in a community with limited access to a sufficient quantity and quality of clean water. Volunteers receive a comprehensive introduction to the water issues by seeing the community’s current water situation first hand, and meeting and discussing the issues with community members and leaders. With a holistic understanding of the community’s challenges and the Water Brigades’ solution, volunteers work side-by-side with community members to construct the new water system. Volunteers may work on a piping system, water storage unit, small dam, water treatment unit or another infrastructural project. Additionally volunteers partner with the community’s Basic Sanitation Committee and provide education and training to proliferate knowledge about proper water use, and proper sanitation and hygiene practices. With a sufficient quantity of properly treated water and proper sanitation and hygiene practices, community members can cut off the connection between water and illness and ultimately live healthier and more productive lives.

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Allie Baxter

Passionate about: I am an International Business and Environmental Studies major. With these two areas of study, I\'m passionate about international aid within developing countries. I\'m really passionate about Water B... [Read More]

Brittany Houck

Passionate about: Saving the enviroment and helping other people. I like being outside and being active.

CHRISTIAN ZARAGOZA

Passionate about: Keeping the body and mind clean and clear. I am a student of Environmental Studies and Sustainability specializing in Hydrology. It is my belief that in order to keep a clear and healthy mind, the w... [Read More]

Kristin Tisdale

Passionate about: I am a Kinesiology student at San Francisco State University. I have found an opportunity to pursue my passion of helping people. With your assistance and my desire, I will be able to volunteer in a ... [Read More]

Shane Atkins

Passionate about: I am a mechanical engineer major and i am very passionate about traveling and helping others as much as possible. I\'m thankful to be part of this program because it allows me to experience a complete... [Read More]

Thu Le

Passionate about: I am a Public Health major with a minor in progress of International Studies. I enjoy traveling to different areas where I\'m not necessarily familiar with to expose myself to a new culture as well as... [Read More]
Nancy Amador donated $0 4995 days ago
Nancy Amador donated $0 5004 days ago
Nancy Amador donated $0 5004 days ago
Jon P. Anderson donated $169 5004 days ago
Jon P. Anderson donated $169 5004 days ago

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