Goals:

• Reduce infant mortality rates in developing nations
• Reduce death from diarrhea and chronic dehydration
• Increase access to improved water sources and sanitary facilities
• Spread knowledge of hygiene and increase use of hygiene practices
• Reduce cost of clean water in developing nations
• Create economic outlets through microenterprises to distribute water at low prices
• Develop and implement community health plans
• Develop long-term relationships worldwide and invest time in the lives of individuals
• Establish large scale water-treatment facilities and distribution systems
• Reduce open air storage of water and thus breeding grounds for mosquitos carrying malaria
• Increase developed nation awareness of the dire need for their help
• Enlist a volunteer force to help fight this disparity
• Allow children to live longer so they have a story to tell
• Tell their story
• Enlist a volunteer force to help fight this disparity
• Defy Thirst!

How We Do It:

Well, it all starts with you, without your help we can’t do too much of anything. Beyond that, we get as much information on the location the system will be installed so we can make adjustments to the setup based on their particular needs. We then package the filter in a ready to go baggage-sized unit that can be checked as luggage on an airplane to go with either a mission team, or we go and install them ourselves. Two items are acquired in country: Sand and a car battery, these items are available worldwide in major cities (ie: anywhere you can fly into). Everything is then transported to the (usually) more remote locations. After setup, we do basic biological tests to ensure the system is functioning properly. We work with other organizations and our own staff to ensure that there is always someone on the ground nearby to help with maintenance issues. While there we document the stories of some of the local children to share, and we plan how we can further be involved in the community based on their needs. Possible future involvement includes: well digging, latrine construction, storage facilities, community health plans, health and hygiene education, sports programs for children, economic development initiatives and more. The end goal is to establish long-term relationships that lead to improved qualities of life for those we have the opportunity to impact.