Saranya Kanagaraj

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End Date: Jan 13, 2013 11:29 PM
Volunteer Activity Message

The Architecture Brigades BUILDing Health Competition came to a close February 29, 2012 after an intense selection process. Architecture students from across the country competed to design a permanent and sustainable professional health care center that could house a full-time nurse, and provide examination rooms for visiting doctors, dentists, and surgeons. The site is located on donated land near the town center of El Canton, Honduras. After the work was presented to the Mayor and citizens of El Canton, a vote was taken and UTSOA's Design Submission was chosen from among 15 other entries! The community and in-country Global Brigades team will break ground on the project the second week of March.

Architecture Brigades volunteers from UT Austin 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 UT Austin Architecture Brigade will be able to see the impact have made in the community!

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $-227

Saying "Transfer to Higinio Turrubiates"

Jan 03, 2013 02:31 PM

Amrita Kamat donated $100

Dec 24, 2012 10:48 AM

Mona Patni donated $25

Dec 24, 2012 06:59 AM

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $114

Saying "Transfer from club account"

Dec 20, 2012 02:29 PM

marissa d\'souza donated $100

Dec 19, 2012 04:11 PM

ramni sood donated $75

Dec 18, 2012 07:05 AM

Anonymous donated $75

Dec 17, 2012 06:55 AM

Nirmala Palat donated $25

Dec 16, 2012 12:43 PM

Bhuvaneswari Dorai donated $100

Saying "Congratulations and best wishes"

Dec 16, 2012 09:39 AM

Shankar Vemban donated $50

Dec 14, 2012 11:22 AM

Muktha Jost donated $50

Saying "Hope it's the most amazing 2012 experience!"

Dec 09, 2012 07:03 PM

Indrani De donated $20

Dec 09, 2012 03:30 PM

ANNIE DSOUZA donated $100

Saying "Keep up the good work "

Dec 06, 2012 08:40 AM

Anusha Shrivastava donated $25

Saying "Good luck, Saranya. I hope this is a great experience for you! Cheers, Anusha"

Dec 05, 2012 09:13 AM

Uma Kanagaraj donated $800

Saying "excellent undertaking, good luck!"

Dec 04, 2012 05:09 AM

Saranya Kanagaraj donated $250

Nov 19, 2012 10:49 PM

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