Ilana Langsam

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Jan 08	Volunteer Activity: BU Public Health Brigades January 2014 Honduras

BU Public Health Brigades January 2014 Honduras

End Date: Jan 14, 2014 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), shower spaces 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

Michelle Langsam donated $100

Dec 19, 2013 12:35 PM

Robert Shields donated $25

Dec 18, 2013 06:18 PM

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $250

Saying "Ch 494 Edison Properties Newark Foundation
"

Dec 10, 2013 04:36 PM

Ellen Goldstein donated $50

Saying "What a wonderful trip and wonderful cause! Richard and I are in awe of your work to repair the world."

Nov 25, 2013 12:02 PM

Olivia Tempest donated $25

Nov 15, 2013 06:11 PM

Ilana Langsam donated $40

Nov 12, 2013 10:59 AM

elisa sadowsky donated $20

Nov 01, 2013 03:47 PM

Alan Menchel donated $25

Saying "Good Luck Ilana and friends. So glad you are making a difference to help so many others in need. "

Oct 31, 2013 04:45 PM

Maxine Melnick donated $25

Saying "You go girl -- sooooo proud of you. Love you. Aunt Maxine"

Oct 23, 2013 09:59 AM

Donna Carew donated $25

Oct 23, 2013 06:46 AM

Leslie Naggiar donated $100

Saying "You have really impressed us. You rock!"

Oct 20, 2013 09:21 AM

Dorit Tabak donated $50

Saying "Good luck with this project Ilana. Have fun!

Love,
Dorit & Eliott"

Oct 15, 2013 11:04 AM

Carlos Gomez donated $50

Oct 12, 2013 05:46 PM

janice Melnick donated $100

Oct 11, 2013 06:00 AM

Michelle Langsam donated $250

Saying "We're so proud of you. Love, Mom, Dad and Grandma"

Oct 10, 2013 04:17 PM

Ilana Langsam donated $250

Sep 20, 2013 06:34 PM

$1,385.00

of $1,378.00

in donations needed to reach the Initiative Goal

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volunteers needed to reach the Initiative Goal