May 2013 University of Michigan Water Brigade


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Volunteer Activity Description

Start Date: May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
End Date: May 13, 2013 12:00 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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Beatrice Holdstein

Passionate about: I\'m extremely interested in pursuing either urban planning or public health. I also find water security/availability to be a very important topic, and this intersects with my two biggest passions!

Caroline Soyars

Passionate about: I am passionate about volunteering and service. I am also passionate about developing a global perspective and learning about cultures that are different from my own. I am really excited to be a part ... [Read More]

Sidrah Najam

Passionate about: International Studies, Global Health and Environment, Major. I\'m interested in pursuing a career in Medicine. Passionate about safe drinking water and enabling its accessibility to millions that lack... [Read More]
Nancy Amador donated $0 4599 days ago
Sidrah Najam donated $570 4645 days ago
Sidrah Najam donated $620 4646 days ago
Corinne Smereka donated $293 4649 days ago
Karen Keeler donated $200 4649 days ago

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