Pardip Chahal

Sacramento/San Jose, CA

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It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do little - do what you can. ~Sydney Smith

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End Date: Jun 02, 2013 12:00 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

Harjit Chahal donated $748

May 05, 2013 12:52 AM

Baljit Chahal donated $500

Saying ":) "

Mar 07, 2013 10:20 PM

Angelina Costa donated $27

Saying "For the car wash and bake sale"

Dec 03, 2012 11:50 PM

Pardip Chahal donated $275

Nov 30, 2012 04:10 PM

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