1. Public Health Brigades Information Session Honduras Summer 2014

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3. GLOBAL BRIGADES Global Brigades ’ Mission: To empower volunteers to facilitate sustainable solutions in under resourced communities Global Brigades ’ Vision: To improve equality of life, by igniting the largest student-led social responsibility movement on the planet. ABOUTLOCATIONPUBLIC HEALTHBRIGADE TAKE ACTION CONTRIBUTION

4. 2 in 5 people in rural Central America lack access to improved sanitation infrastructure

5. In 2008, 11% of deaths in Central American children under-5 were attributed to diarrheal disease

6. For every 1 Public Health Volunteer 1 water storage pila can be built =

7. For every 2 Public Health Volunteers 1 family can benefit from a latrine =

8. For every 15 Public Health Volunteers 2 families can benefit from 4 projects for health infrastructure =

9. IMPACT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Health Infrastructure Affects Health Sanitation and hygiene Time and ease In-home Health Infrastructure Reduces time spent walking to water sources Reduces skin diseases Reduces respiratory illnesses Increases sanitation ABOUTLOCATIONPUBLIC HEALTHBRIGADE TAKE ACTION CONTRIBUTION

10. How does Public Health Brigades help?

11. Public Health Brigades Improves health through the construction of eco-stoves, latrines, water storage units, and concrete floors The four projects were chosen based on observations of medical brigade patient records, which illustrated high levels of respiratory illness, chagas disease and other preventable ailments caused by poor in-home health infrastructure Basic Sanitation Committees are formed in communities to ensure project sustainability and maximum health impact WHAT IS PUBLIC HEALTH BRIGADES? ABOUTLOCATIONPUBLIC HEALTHBRIGADE TAKE ACTION CONTRIBUTION

12. PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY Community Selection Based on o Need o Health infrastructure o Community commitment Sustainable Practices Establish Basic Sanitation Committee o Community led o Lead building of further projects In-country staff o Lead your brigade o Train community councils and committees o Perform continuous community follow-up and monitoring o Select future communities to work with ABOUTLOCATIONPUBLIC HEALTHBRIGADE TAKE ACTION CONTRIBUTION

13. How can you help?

14. WHY WE WANT YOU Your Benefits Contribute to sustainable change Education application o Spanish language immersion o Public health needs and solutions o International development experience Community Benefits Empowerment o Students empower communities o Reinforces communities commitment to their health Investment for health infrastructure projects ABOUTLOCATIONPUBLIC HEALTHBRIGADE TAKE ACTION CONTRIBUTION

15. What does a brigade look like? What does a Public Health Brigade Look Like?

16. ONE WEEK BRIGADE Eco-Stoves Build eco-stoves with chimneys for proper release of carbon elements from homes Harmful pollutants that cause many respiratory illnesses are diverted Eco-stoves burn more efficiently, limiting deforestation ABOUTLOCATIONPUBLIC HEALTHBRIGADE TAKE ACTION CONTRIBUTION eco-stoves latrines water storage concrete floorseducation

17. ONE WEEK BRIGADE ABOUTLOCATIONPUBLIC HEALTHBRIGADE TAKE ACTION CONTRIBUTION eco-stoves latrines water storage concrete floorseducation Latrines Build latrines for sanitary and proper waste disposal Latrines provide convenient and inexpensive solution near the home

18. ONE WEEK BRIGADE ABOUTLOCATIONPUBLIC HEALTHBRIGADE TAKE ACTION CONTRIBUTION eco-stoves latrines water storage concrete floorseducation Water Storage Pilas Build water storage pilas as a clean and secure place to store water Water “ pilas ” allow for convenient storage, saving families hundreds of hours per year walking to water sources In collaboration with Water Brigades, provide constant access to clean, chlorinated water in the home

19. ONE WEEK BRIGADE ABOUTLOCATIONPUBLIC HEALTHBRIGADE TAKE ACTION CONTRIBUTION eco-stoves latrines water storage concrete floorseducation Concrete Floors Chagas is a potentially fatal disease spread through insects that burrow the ground and in adobe bricks Children learn to crawl and walk in homes with bare feet, increasing parasitic infection Concrete floors are a simple solution to this health challenge

20. ONE WEEK BRIGADE ABOUTLOCATIONPUBLIC HEALTHBRIGADE TAKE ACTION CONTRIBUTION eco-stoves latrines water storage concrete floorseducation Adult And Family Health Education Focuses on the importance, care, and maintenance of the construction projects This also initiates the proper dialogue to share other critical health concepts, such as treatment of potable drinking water and proper sanitation practices Along with the construction of public health projects, brigades also include education workshops. Kid's Health Education Dynamic mix of songs, games, and interactive simple activities but highly effective Teaches health promotion and disease prevention methods, and serves as a supplement to health education already taking place in the classroom

21. How do I sign up?

22. How is your Public Health Brigade Funded? Volunteers ’ Program Contribution: $790 o Brigade expenses o Program sustainability Airfare: Variable ( ~$800) Total = ~$1560 Program Contribution Details 7 day program Accommodations and meals (vegetarian options available) Clean drinking water Airport pick-up and drop-off In-country transportation Spanish translators and coordinators Program sustainability and follow-up between brigades Public Health project materials - $100 TOTAL CONTRIBUTION ABOUTLOCATIONPUBLIC HEALTHBRIGADE TAKE ACTION CONTRIBUTION

23. RESOURCES FOR YOU Fundraising Tool www.empowered.orgwww.empowered.org Send links of brigade project information to donors Create personalized profile to share with your donors Track donation progress on individual and group level Student Resource Site globalbrigades.wikidot.comkidot.com Brigade planning materials Brigade planni Collection of reports from past brigades Community profiles Frequently asked questions In-Country Advising Team Team of incountry-trained staff Share best practices for all aspects of brigade preparation Answer questions about brigade and community ABOUTLOCATIONPUBLIC HEALTHBRIGADE TAKE ACTION CONTRIBUTION

24. Applications can be found on our website First come first serve basis. $250 deposit paid to our empowered link with 72 hours of acceptance (link will be sent once you are accepted) $20 membership fee due at first meeting Spring Quarter Total :$1560 http://uclaglobalpublichealthbrigades.wordpress.com/

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26. Questions?