Lisa Nguyen

Austin, Texas

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I'm passionate about helping communities in need and making a difference in their lives.

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U of T Austin PH Brigade Mar 2014 Nic
  1. Affiliated Organization: Global Brigades USA
  2. Program: Public Health Brigades
  3. Chapter: Public Health Brigades at University of Texas - Austin
End Date: Mar 16, 2014 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

Public Health volunteers spend 7 days in Nicaragua, improving basic home infrastructure & sanitation 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 and introduce themselves to the beneficiary families. 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 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

Nga Bui donated $179

Feb 15, 2014 08:18 PM

Randy Nguyen donated $25

Feb 15, 2014 04:51 PM

Anonymous donated $40

Feb 15, 2014 11:25 AM

Anonymous donated $360

Feb 15, 2014 10:18 AM

Bao V Nguyen donated $337

Feb 15, 2014 09:55 AM

Rocky Nguyen donated $10

Feb 11, 2014 05:35 PM

Anonymous donated $40

Jan 27, 2014 10:52 PM

Lisa Thi Nguyen donated $185

Jan 14, 2014 07:41 PM

Mimi Tran donated $100

Saying "Proud of you and praying for you!"

Jan 10, 2014 07:50 AM

Faerie Pabich donated $75

Saying "Lisa, congratulations on your wonderful efforts! Faerie"

Jan 09, 2014 09:54 AM

Hoa Aufdembrink donated $50

Dec 07, 2013 01:10 PM

ThuyVy Nguyen donated $25

Saying "good luck, twin! love you! <3"

Dec 03, 2013 09:11 PM

daniela reyes donated $40

Dec 02, 2013 09:54 PM

LanPhi Nguyen donated $100

Saying "Good Luck on your journey! =)"

Dec 02, 2013 04:45 PM

Long Do donated $25

Dec 02, 2013 02:47 PM

Anonymous donated $150

Dec 02, 2013 10:26 AM
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