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Penn State Global Water Brigade to Ghana!

In May 2014, Global Water Brigades are going to the Central Region of Ghana to work with a community who has little or no access to clean water.

Water Brigades volunteers assist in designing and implementing water systems to prevent water-related illnesses in communities with limited access to clean water. A sufficient quantity of properly treated water community members can cut off the connection between water and illness, ultimately resulting in healthier and more productive lives. Our in-country team members work with water experts and community leaders to design rainwater harvesting systems to serve 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.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $3

Saying "Ch 145896 Associated Students Activities
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Jun 06, 2014 10:58 AM

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $43

Saying "Ch 145315 Associated Students Activities
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May 07, 2014 07:00 PM

Jane Mannion donated $42

Apr 28, 2014 07:43 PM

Jane Mannion donated $260

Apr 25, 2014 07:31 AM

Tamara K Furda donated $50

Apr 02, 2014 05:46 PM

Jane Mannion donated $800

Apr 02, 2014 03:16 PM

Margaret Diemer donated $100

Saying "You are a wonderful group of young adults setting a great example for other people to follow,"

Mar 26, 2014 08:01 AM

Jane M. Mannion donated $70

Saying "Donated by Gwen Colina and Barbara Marsicano"

Mar 17, 2014 07:27 PM

Elizabeth Fariello donated $25

Mar 14, 2014 12:04 PM

Virginia Santos donated $25

Mar 14, 2014 06:57 AM

Georgette A Gibboney donated $75

Saying "Many blessings for a truly edifying experience. Much love, Aunt Georgette"

Mar 13, 2014 11:33 AM

Nicki l Lumi donated $25

Mar 12, 2014 01:01 PM

Deborah L Weyman donated $25

Saying "What a wonderful cause. So happy to be able to help make your trip possible. "

Mar 11, 2014 07:01 PM

Margaret Ann Bowers donated $25

Saying "So proud of you! Making a difference in our world. Margaret Ann and George"

Mar 11, 2014 02:14 PM

[Org. Admin] Judith Fell donated $25

Saying "transfer from gf"

Mar 07, 2014 06:36 PM

Elizabeth Goodstein donated $50

Saying "Aunt Liz & Uncle Bruce"

Mar 02, 2014 09:25 AM

Colleen M. Hadsall donated $25

Feb 17, 2014 07:12 PM

Jane M Mannion donated $60

Feb 12, 2014 07:22 PM

Judith R Grisi donated $75

Saying "Good luck Sara"

Feb 12, 2014 02:46 PM

Patricia Brooks donated $100

Saying "Love you keep up the good work. You have all your Mom's good qualities. "

Feb 02, 2014 05:08 PM

Gerald J Diemer donated $25

Feb 02, 2014 02:40 PM

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $110

Saying "Ch 140564 Associated Students Activities
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Jan 27, 2014 06:36 PM

Lauren Goodstein donated $50

Saying "We are so proud of you Sara for your volunteering efforts. WE ARE.. Saving Lives! Love, Lauren and Brian."

Jan 05, 2014 11:02 AM

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $10

Saying "Ch 139326 Associated Student Activities Penn State"

Dec 17, 2013 12:45 PM

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $123

Saying "Ch 138596 Associated Student Activities Penn State
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Dec 17, 2013 12:43 PM

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