Jessica Lin

St.Louis, Missouri

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I hope to gain new perspective of the world by lending a hand to those who need it, impacting people through my service, finding happiness in engagement!

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WashU in STL Water Brigade May 2014 Ghana



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Hi all! Thanks for visiting my page! My name is Jessica Lin and I am a WashU student pursuing my passion for service through healthcare, helping those who are in need, one community at a time. This summer I will be embarking on this service trip to Ghana to implement rainwater harvesting systems in local communities and to help raise awareness of the importance of clean water in reducing in the incidence of water-borne illnesses, that are so prevalent in these areas where many resources are not readily available. It would mean so much to me for your consideration to donate towards this cause! Thank you!

Volunteer Activity Description

Water Brigades volunteers assist in designing and implementing water systems to prevent water-related illnesses in communities with limited access to clean water. With a sufficient quantity of properly treated water community members can cut off the connection between water and illness and ultimately live healthier more productive lives. Our in-country team members work with water experts and community leaders to design rainwater harvesting systems to serve schools, individual homes, and communities. Once the water system is blueprinted, volunteers work side-by-side with community members to build the project, implement water filtration solutions, teach about water collection and filtration methods and organize community water counsels and school water clubs to maintain the projects. Between brigades our in-country team follows up in the community to ensure long-term sustainability and continued functionality of the project. Additionally Water Brigades and its volunteers provide education and training so that the community can properly administer, operate, and maintain their water system. In collaboration with Medical Brigades and Microfinance Brigades, Water is working to identify communities with the most need. With a holistic approach to development we plan to continue working with communities to improve their health and standard of living through the most fundamental resource on the planet, water.

A 10 day Water Brigade provides volunteers with the opportunity to make a tangible impact to improve water access and quality in under-resourced communities while getting hands-on experience in the field of engineering, global health and sustainable development.

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