Megan Bradford

Muncie, IN

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Seeing things, learning, being with people, helping people, loving people, changing things

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Ball State Architecture Brigade DEC 2014 HON



Megan's Message

Hello and welcome, visitor!

I'm so grateful that you've come upon my page!
I'm incredibly passionate about this program and all it stands for. Helping people with my practice in architecture is something I want to do for the rest of my life!
I am so excited to head on down to Honduras this winter with Global Brigades!

If you ever want to know more about the program, feel free to ask me anything and check them out online at https://www.globalbrigades.org/
To give you a couple of ideas about what's going on:
I'm going to head down to Honduras with a great group of people from Ball State this winter to build houses! Another group of Brigaders will be coming to Honduras at the same time with us to build water filtration systems. The coolest part about all this is that we aren't just going to give them stuff and walk away. The organization prides itself on being sustainable. They accomplish that by taking the time to teach the citizens about these sustainable designs and how they can continue to grow in the right directions!

Let's not forget that even though they might not have some things we believe to be common, it doesn't mean they are not rich! I am so excited to work alongside the people of the community and experience this bright, beautiful, new culture, language, and so much more!

Our group is doing everything possible to gain funds for this trip. We've done everything from selling coffee and bracelets (that help fund additional great organizations!) on campus to freezing our hind ends off in the local hang out area at night selling grilled cheese! I would greatly appreciate any and all donations you can make! There is no donation to small! Also, feel free to check out the group page and other members' pages to give them donations as well!

Once again, thank you so much for every ounce of time and funds you all give to help me reach this goal! I truly could not do it with out all of your support (in every form)!

Remember to keep on enjoying life and doing all that you can!

Thanks,

Megan

Volunteer Activity Description

Architecture Brigades volunteers will spend 7 days doing construction on large projects, such as schools and health centers, that will provide health and education infrastructure to benefit entire communities in rural Honduras. On the brigade, students will learn about the necessity of the project, the justifications for the structure's design, and a variety of local construction techniques. Depending on what point during the construction process they make their brigade, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of construction processes, from foundation work to wood framing to detailing, and everything in between. Volunteers do not need prior building expertise for the brigade, as they will be working alongside skilled masons who will guide students on proper building practices and safety precautions during building, while also educating volunteers of the use of local materials. In addition to the construction aspects of the brigade, volunteers will be given the chance to create and host an interactive education lesson for members of the local community. The ages and demographics of the audience may vary, and the education topics cover basic concepts of architecture and design. Combining the efforts of both the construction and educational aspects of the brigade, by the end of the week volunteers on the brigade will be able to see the impact have made in the community!

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