ACMSA Henry the Hand International
Submitted by Tina Purpura
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Vision: | To improve health by spreading the word on the role our hands play in the spread of disease. |
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Mission: | To propagate Henry the Hand's 4 Principles of Hand Awareness throughout the world:
- WASH your hands when they are dirty and BEFORE eating.
- DO NOT cough into your hands.
- DO NOT sneeze into your hands.
- Above all, DO NOT put your fingers into your eyes, nose or mouth!
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Goal: | Biennial International Project
Country selection process: Sponsor must be from the town / country.
Liaison responsibility: International liaison must be from the town / country.
Coordinate all school presentations.
Coordinate lodging for volunteers.
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Volunteers: | Pay for their own international / local airfares.
Pay for any costs not funded by ACMSA HTH International
Pay for their own international medical insurance coverage
Pay for their own vaccination requirements
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Countries visited: |
- Summer 2005 Brazil
- Summer 2006 Northern Philippines
- Winter 2006 Dominican Republic
- Summer 2007 Kenya
- Summer 2008 Southern Philippines
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