Michelle Garcia

Chicago, Illinois

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UIC Public Health Brigade December 2012 Honduras
  1. Affiliated Organization: Global Brigades USA
  2. Program: Public Health Brigades
  3. Chapter: Public Health Brigades at University of Illinois Chicago
End Date: Dec 24, 2012 12:30 AM
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

Bertha Castillo donated $25

Saying "Good Luck Michelle! "

Dec 03, 2012 11:00 AM

Michelle Garcia donated $79

Dec 02, 2012 07:39 PM

Jesus Veloz donated $15

Saying "Michelle! my donation isn't a lot, but im glad I can help with something! It's going to be a great experience. I'm proud of you and I hope we can go to this trip togther some time! - Karina V."

Dec 02, 2012 06:29 PM

MICHELLE GARCIA donated $20

Dec 02, 2012 04:27 PM

macario lopez donated $25

Dec 02, 2012 04:21 PM

Glenn Tienstra donated $75

Saying "Hope you take to heart this wonderful opportunuity and experience. We are very proud of you! Love you, Perla & the 5G's"

Dec 02, 2012 03:08 PM

Leopoldo Castillo donated $50

Saying "if I had more, I'd send you on a private jet! lol...."

Dec 02, 2012 02:12 PM

manuel peralta donated $50

Saying "I HOPE THIS HELPS AND HAVE A GOOD A SAFE TIME IN HONDURAS MICHELLE."

Dec 02, 2012 01:55 PM

Max Yousey donated $10

Saying "Hello!
Wishing you a safe and productive trip! Best of luck hitting you're fundraising goal! I went on an architecture brigade with Ghislaine last summer so when I saw her post on fb I wanted to donate! "

Dec 02, 2012 08:56 AM

Medardo Castillo donated $25

Saying "Don't bring anything to Manny :-P"

Dec 01, 2012 07:49 PM

Emmanuel Garcia donated $50

Saying "bring me something cool -Manny"

Dec 01, 2012 05:28 PM

Victoria Cole donated $20

Saying "Michelle, I am so proud of you! You are going to change the world

Your former VMMS teacher - Vicki Cole "

Dec 01, 2012 10:28 AM

Dennis Sheppard donated $25

Saying "Way to make us proud, Michelle!!! You're awesome!
-Your former teacher, Betsy (Cameron) Sheppard"

Dec 01, 2012 08:52 AM

Kathryn Heffernan donated $20

Saying "Wow!! This is sooo awesome you are gonna change the world Michelle! I know my donation isn't much but I am going to tell my mom too! Good luck and love ya! :)"

Nov 30, 2012 07:59 AM

Michelle Garcia donated $-772

Saying "Donation refund from bluepay."

Nov 19, 2012 09:35 AM

Leticia Garcia donated $800

Oct 27, 2012 09:14 PM

Leticia Garcia donated $800

Oct 27, 2012 09:13 PM

Michelle Garcia donated $250

Sep 28, 2012 09:04 PM
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of $1,542.00

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