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End Date: Mar 24, 2014 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

Public Health volunteers spend 7 days in Nicaragua, 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: 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

Suzanne M Steger donated $50

Mar 02, 2014 10:45 PM

Gary D Franson donated $150

Saying "Rachel, your dedication is outstanding! We are happy we can help.
Sue and Gary Franson"

Mar 01, 2014 01:35 PM

Steven j Bouley donated $50

Mar 01, 2014 12:20 PM

Steven G. Heyne donated $50

Saying "vaya con Dios"

Mar 01, 2014 09:57 AM

William R. Heyne donated $200

Saying "We love you Rachel"

Mar 01, 2014 07:56 AM

John J Heyne donated $100

Saying "Have a blast Rach! (& be safe too...!)"

Feb 27, 2014 05:44 PM

Vicki Young donated $150

Saying "Good luck with your volunteer work, Rachel!"

Feb 27, 2014 02:24 PM

Jay Phinney donated $30

Feb 27, 2014 09:13 AM

Joseph Fraser donated $150

Saying "Good luck on your trip! Dar and Joe"

Feb 27, 2014 06:55 AM

Andrew W Heyne donated $300

Feb 26, 2014 07:49 PM

Mark W Heyne donated $1,075

Feb 22, 2014 07:24 PM

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