tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722536286559842662024-02-07T11:16:02.697-08:00ASD AfricaA Single Drop journeys to Africa to expand the Women Water Stewards Program. Meet the amazing women who are working tirelessly to provide safe water, sanitation and hygiene education for their communities!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872253628655984266.post-3535754725178161002009-09-28T16:36:00.000-07:002010-06-07T00:02:39.150-07:00ASD Travels to West Africa...A Glimpse at the WASH Conditions Encountered Along the Journey<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>In May I set out for West Africa to meet with our African Women and Water Conference participants from Ghana and Nigeria.</strong><br /><strong></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><br /></div><div align="center">To begin with, a tour of the water resources found...<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXnpF8bThydhi3_dM0i7Hwx9wch-AgO7IT6-LBFzOcJ3GxTQQuDKiWNaBP9VwSWsvioORSaXzjDw1fYGckBk5R5X6OGW_sPQco7l2XxvMabpnAGu05c7-2LcPRCJ8Jcc-i4LN6A0cNsdE/s1600-h/Lotus_water.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395439204413146370" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXnpF8bThydhi3_dM0i7Hwx9wch-AgO7IT6-LBFzOcJ3GxTQQuDKiWNaBP9VwSWsvioORSaXzjDw1fYGckBk5R5X6OGW_sPQco7l2XxvMabpnAGu05c7-2LcPRCJ8Jcc-i4LN6A0cNsdE/s400/Lotus_water.jpg" border="0" /></a>Rejoice, a resident of the Lotus Children's Home for orphaned girls in Ghana's capital city, Accra, collecting water from the storage tank in the compound to use for washing.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghktZWj5_VkP5VpvQFFRnnIn2U85y7gWmRMF2VmfG4iAf0CofXPHTDVLHhCOkLAj-HWwFdfRGSQx_4fZB2WBhtqUKEdQLvsgNxwjzaEUbvHbgumbW4_45YyHL9MteVaYlKqHN2QlZLkaQ/s1600-h/Lotus_water_head2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395435628215382290" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghktZWj5_VkP5VpvQFFRnnIn2U85y7gWmRMF2VmfG4iAf0CofXPHTDVLHhCOkLAj-HWwFdfRGSQx_4fZB2WBhtqUKEdQLvsgNxwjzaEUbvHbgumbW4_45YyHL9MteVaYlKqHN2QlZLkaQ/s400/Lotus_water_head2.jpg" border="0" /></a>For the small ones here, they carry what they can at a time on their heads, working just as hard as their older sisters washing their clothes and cleaning their home and the day care and preschool supported by the organization.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxjryK90gMSkIOfIIjvDsYbgk9O24myXDgVC88eR-RnfFIPIZhUfZqQiGBVeUAt9jdZVkkhLVW_Rf7m8sbiSszilssNGg38PfkR3EUfyolT_lgjt4bZcnkYwQLj7geKNx-qWIzmpVKpLpB/s1600-h/palace_water_tap.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395442099495940962" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxjryK90gMSkIOfIIjvDsYbgk9O24myXDgVC88eR-RnfFIPIZhUfZqQiGBVeUAt9jdZVkkhLVW_Rf7m8sbiSszilssNGg38PfkR3EUfyolT_lgjt4bZcnkYwQLj7geKNx-qWIzmpVKpLpB/s400/palace_water_tap.jpg" border="0" /></a> This piped water source was found inside the chief's palace where Rebecca lives in a small town called Lawra. This type of access to water is not common, especially for those in the rural outskirts of the town, and of course it must be paid for.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399992438821255010" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL76Pt8cZJXnVskDg9gn4QhtesgGdhkRmfItPH-XiOtESY7E9cexpy3UtYRx17zimnfxMJiLuKVcmNZndUPt8RVSZqvCRZaGrQPlJurN5XreNlqlAKjmOZNY5kplHu3TA9NYWaQWG-NZJ0/s400/river_water_hole.jpg" border="0" />The dried up indentation in the river bed is a hole that was dug to fetch water when the dry season began and the water table sank below the stream's surface. As the dry season progresses women have had to move farther and farther upstream to find the water, abandoning holes previously dug. </div><br /><br /><div></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsjELPognIPsqigaHpPyOy1E1nYnjN3PJiQRJjgjPvf3bGyoV-FC88-ifX-lseUTVdsS5cndcP7xD7SC8rRLq3l98I3c6z0OvfUEkh7nhsvtx5QFMIzOBNUjnasThYEw4OQIvoSfUclmyS/s1600-h/Kunyukuo_walk_river4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395442093990964994" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsjELPognIPsqigaHpPyOy1E1nYnjN3PJiQRJjgjPvf3bGyoV-FC88-ifX-lseUTVdsS5cndcP7xD7SC8rRLq3l98I3c6z0OvfUEkh7nhsvtx5QFMIzOBNUjnasThYEw4OQIvoSfUclmyS/s400/Kunyukuo_walk_river4.jpg" border="0" /></a>The hole seen above was one of many passed during this walk on a visit to the community Rebecca selected to be the beneficiaries of a training on the BioSand filter, the technology she learned at the Women and Water Conference and wrote a grant proposal for in order to implement a project in her community. The people of this village, called Kunyukuo, are leading the way to find the nearest water hole in the riverbed where water can be collected. </div><br /><br /><div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg72_YwWLVXM8kLTonfOOX9Hr9gNzAorcN11lASiCT233rlLC_Ak2EVYgQM886ec2UaIGun9po8xaBweZWNVnDEYLgmTzEIWGgsTua6KHizoZ8oFt1xcTSskfZ5P6keVN1sPp4Sc_VPU2Tu/s1600-h/digging_river_hole2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395442085382154418" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg72_YwWLVXM8kLTonfOOX9Hr9gNzAorcN11lASiCT233rlLC_Ak2EVYgQM886ec2UaIGun9po8xaBweZWNVnDEYLgmTzEIWGgsTua6KHizoZ8oFt1xcTSskfZ5P6keVN1sPp4Sc_VPU2Tu/s400/digging_river_hole2.jpg" border="0" /></a> The tedious task of filling silver basins by the gourdful hoping that the water doesn't retreat down or upstream any further during this trip to the stream.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT1KzomXli8POCggnGsgWQpizVAnrAylJUmbROZ1uBghh_cGNgT_l0sC2oEQgq6sXeHT3Yc4ANEUaoM6DMUhAY3i5J07FFF6J0jat87PGZSo_a60wp3YhNfrd6QSck6MTknrbTbBifm-Ti/s1600-h/digging_river_hole.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395442081666774034" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT1KzomXli8POCggnGsgWQpizVAnrAylJUmbROZ1uBghh_cGNgT_l0sC2oEQgq6sXeHT3Yc4ANEUaoM6DMUhAY3i5J07FFF6J0jat87PGZSo_a60wp3YhNfrd6QSck6MTknrbTbBifm-Ti/s400/digging_river_hole.jpg" border="0" /></a> Not quite the same as turning on a spigot! This water is presumably not very safe for drinking and will require some measure of pasteurization or disinfection to be ensure it is safe for drinking, especially by the vulnerable population; the sick, elderly and children.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhis0d-o2A8rF4CLz-jdPfmVHdDOQ6uQ5b5yo4vmrs09129Sj_Okw7eBmJy1ND-xsjTgyzOAwJ379cKHIHD2VqHcWX_rFPRYxE7aLiBA1dlBdkfJ0J5JQFzaLiiX5ge4pVnn6aTwJMBCc4_/s1600-h/river_carrying_water.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395441743398741218" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhis0d-o2A8rF4CLz-jdPfmVHdDOQ6uQ5b5yo4vmrs09129Sj_Okw7eBmJy1ND-xsjTgyzOAwJ379cKHIHD2VqHcWX_rFPRYxE7aLiBA1dlBdkfJ0J5JQFzaLiiX5ge4pVnn6aTwJMBCc4_/s400/river_carrying_water.jpg" border="0" /></a> Basin is filled and the journey home begins. The women of Kunyukuo explained that in the rainy season when the stream waters are high and fast it is a daunting task to collect water here, having to descend it's unstable banks and maneuver the heavy water from the stream up onto their heads.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSbJqy2DIhh-Z8X7lv9ViaytOkpsskfQ2EJcS2bD1BfjAlwp7G7TT6w2c2qTWfRBVFyy8pKhQKVeAGsI34ORwHtCRh7keVRnpd6N4YaHh-0cZH2TTFs6XqLlPA8wqmtMzfOkIZnXMMADav/s1600-h/carrying_water_Kunyukuo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395441735133435938" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSbJqy2DIhh-Z8X7lv9ViaytOkpsskfQ2EJcS2bD1BfjAlwp7G7TT6w2c2qTWfRBVFyy8pKhQKVeAGsI34ORwHtCRh7keVRnpd6N4YaHh-0cZH2TTFs6XqLlPA8wqmtMzfOkIZnXMMADav/s400/carrying_water_Kunyukuo.jpg" border="0" /></a> The path to get home from the water source, which for some means several kilometers.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlE1YbnhMNku5wiM1bFAOpJvBHwCpQ7hlkPZTe2f59XWxwvpGTgZZpfsKw_ktsnLKNU2WgKUfPT1K8WnB7mooQdG2liDfyyyywjZDCalrUZZ-4uVeAC-_63L_OUDiUSH7tlX4f3PcNnD4J/s1600-h/Ghana_BSF3+017.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlE1YbnhMNku5wiM1bFAOpJvBHwCpQ7hlkPZTe2f59XWxwvpGTgZZpfsKw_ktsnLKNU2WgKUfPT1K8WnB7mooQdG2liDfyyyywjZDCalrUZZ-4uVeAC-_63L_OUDiUSH7tlX4f3PcNnD4J/s400/Ghana_BSF3+017.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417079938356984818" border="0" /></a>For agriculture and livestock purposes, the local government sends trucks to the Black Volta River every day to transport water to the community.<br /></div><br /><div><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPT490Q-v6C_BpF1prXI6MfUV_UYj4LKHB-z40frRoRnrKRbCsbeADqL69zcFxvCNd6oWayY6U5g1yB7SZoL7x8_r5RKKxMVh-Yb4WcvzF-EAaza_XJ_8swurGaYyccFIx-I7TAI4soO_j/s1600-h/Katuo_carrying_water_church.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395441735219617538" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPT490Q-v6C_BpF1prXI6MfUV_UYj4LKHB-z40frRoRnrKRbCsbeADqL69zcFxvCNd6oWayY6U5g1yB7SZoL7x8_r5RKKxMVh-Yb4WcvzF-EAaza_XJ_8swurGaYyccFIx-I7TAI4soO_j/s400/Katuo_carrying_water_church.jpg" border="0" /></a> The most common water carrying sight in modern Africa, the plastic jerrican container. Atop the heads of women and girls and children, sitting in a line of fellow jerricans waiting to be filled at water refilling stations or boreholes or wells, on carts pulled by donkeys or men...it is the primary water container for millions of people.<br /></div><br /><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxhppnhPF2zTd4BItH5e5FBYB38GvmRfe8A4klA-D4Uh2TFWKdNzQVMfP51QSK14mhsDSUNPqrAYT6WS_du619csqHb-G40l0uceRIxwe1YA7iTgWSo3uW4-66MKE6JrzD17J9nAUuezp0/s1600-h/Katuo_borehole.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395441727328349202" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxhppnhPF2zTd4BItH5e5FBYB38GvmRfe8A4klA-D4Uh2TFWKdNzQVMfP51QSK14mhsDSUNPqrAYT6WS_du619csqHb-G40l0uceRIxwe1YA7iTgWSo3uW4-66MKE6JrzD17J9nAUuezp0/s400/Katuo_borehole.jpg" border="0" /></a> A borehole in rural Ghana, with access for people on one end and livestock on the other end.</div><br /><br /><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkRAAo4YI-MJQI32GDGsJnG8vLqEiXF5r3AHU1n_D6rBSQtdj_YRkpEzUN7wJlkNTD9ddDfwLj29YSBuIjPlzgwN_OpBgSDmapLkMl3HY_ODdHxkQBZyDW8TBqsmLOM2uga0Wd76SYVtUD/s1600-h/pumping_water_curlers.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395441723695791346" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkRAAo4YI-MJQI32GDGsJnG8vLqEiXF5r3AHU1n_D6rBSQtdj_YRkpEzUN7wJlkNTD9ddDfwLj29YSBuIjPlzgwN_OpBgSDmapLkMl3HY_ODdHxkQBZyDW8TBqsmLOM2uga0Wd76SYVtUD/s400/pumping_water_curlers.jpg" border="0" /></a> In the midday heat a woman fills her water containers. She is alone in her pumping but in the mornings and evenings-the morning queue starting most days at 3:00 a.m.-the line of women is impressively long and the wait can take a few hours.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_-P7cVWFls3ohaFH1rSWzFjyGnvwDy3v0JOFgnsPeDhM-mU9Y6bgOGj2ln9y3LNI5ndedsYIKSRoOEVEy6M9wc7vYGrMKROOOkzyApOmnWwEtv1QOMoCDzm-8lvJ72XK4OJFtKexSRIm2/s1600-h/Katuo_borehole_carrying_water.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395441234741469042" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_-P7cVWFls3ohaFH1rSWzFjyGnvwDy3v0JOFgnsPeDhM-mU9Y6bgOGj2ln9y3LNI5ndedsYIKSRoOEVEy6M9wc7vYGrMKROOOkzyApOmnWwEtv1QOMoCDzm-8lvJ72XK4OJFtKexSRIm2/s400/Katuo_borehole_carrying_water.jpg" border="0" /></a> These young ladies cheerfully help each other fill their families' water basins.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbdpWgkRVzurbiw4mBJ4F3-VV3kFFsAfNwjNKx7vGUc4rqre3En3O-ki3MtN1Vy4hlaLLxoEkatvCfidVWjcdPX7pSGWazoJfmuXvHi9p51WDWFohn5ytDzyPlPHHKkDkAzTMG3VcUzbo4/s1600-h/Katuo_borehole_boy_pumping.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395441232452429874" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbdpWgkRVzurbiw4mBJ4F3-VV3kFFsAfNwjNKx7vGUc4rqre3En3O-ki3MtN1Vy4hlaLLxoEkatvCfidVWjcdPX7pSGWazoJfmuXvHi9p51WDWFohn5ytDzyPlPHHKkDkAzTMG3VcUzbo4/s400/Katuo_borehole_boy_pumping.jpg" border="0" /></a> The majority of responsibility for fetching water is held by women and girls but young boys are often recruited to help out with the chore. The family relationships and roles, discipline and unquestioning obedience are amazing aspects of Ghanaian culture to behold.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWCK8_ariRE7B_XhnOpRNs7uz8jlHlJS_mqUIkfSwBLR0bigeUISBaGPjg9uIIoHtGxDMiPfXBx_MEXj3Yg-uWhlpfCBRfX1OKr-_qvuMjQNdpbt9Fl21dm8WRfEAWM8Y06lntq4n8vCZF/s1600-h/Katuo_school_borehole_boy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395441224831240258" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWCK8_ariRE7B_XhnOpRNs7uz8jlHlJS_mqUIkfSwBLR0bigeUISBaGPjg9uIIoHtGxDMiPfXBx_MEXj3Yg-uWhlpfCBRfX1OKr-_qvuMjQNdpbt9Fl21dm8WRfEAWM8Y06lntq4n8vCZF/s400/Katuo_school_borehole_boy.jpg" border="0" /></a>The water that comes from the boreholes is generally considered to be "clean" and safe to drink because it was brought by people with money and technology from outside and it is normally <em>clear</em>.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtupCJ6ajx2d3zVdIdGo1wUIbmtab1Wp7nDlwJANvOPl8xlFz6lyAMCvE5fTSOGIRrRwQGKXTM-MqTtLJiObsplnE2dZMsS60FIVIAqV18cHdLmP-nRUHNFk7CmTNYCqVVz3QKv5hJyBtS/s1600-h/Felicia_school_borehole_dry.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395441218844205474" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtupCJ6ajx2d3zVdIdGo1wUIbmtab1Wp7nDlwJANvOPl8xlFz6lyAMCvE5fTSOGIRrRwQGKXTM-MqTtLJiObsplnE2dZMsS60FIVIAqV18cHdLmP-nRUHNFk7CmTNYCqVVz3QKv5hJyBtS/s400/Felicia_school_borehole_dry.jpg" border="0" /></a> A different type of pumping mechanism for a well. This particular well is not currently being used because there is no water.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDlrCHAeyOcWPwujnRG1DnK3w6C6vBS2FLe3ZCyYDadVm5ZbcUaKSX5yPKMt6W-LWq9v2nC1-cjLx7Ts4pP0dLyvmKTgux5JTDqIGcKSJP4q0hIerS_LYXUp2DJg1qixIN3Bc8ZqHLX65p/s1600-h/school_borehole_dry_closeup.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395441211485184562" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDlrCHAeyOcWPwujnRG1DnK3w6C6vBS2FLe3ZCyYDadVm5ZbcUaKSX5yPKMt6W-LWq9v2nC1-cjLx7Ts4pP0dLyvmKTgux5JTDqIGcKSJP4q0hIerS_LYXUp2DJg1qixIN3Bc8ZqHLX65p/s400/school_borehole_dry_closeup.jpg" border="0" /></a> A closer look at the wheel that turns the system and brings up water.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSaOY0Su4Aahn7gJiEs2mL2YmULyZ7I5NdoVOClZizm-XPMN9nbrxw9yPFRaxf5G4xioiuHy2JGawUqcV9aOK787t9GDUKlIb6Jq2-8An2vINgSDC_aVrm0fMkNB1VrSK5X6-gXpyGtguO/s1600-h/Nandom_mother_child.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 370px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395440767833763074" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSaOY0Su4Aahn7gJiEs2mL2YmULyZ7I5NdoVOClZizm-XPMN9nbrxw9yPFRaxf5G4xioiuHy2JGawUqcV9aOK787t9GDUKlIb6Jq2-8An2vINgSDC_aVrm0fMkNB1VrSK5X6-gXpyGtguO/s400/Nandom_mother_child.jpg" border="0" /></a> A mother and her child drinking out of the common gourd used in this region.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIyoG9nPwUX8V6edZFXrQd868JAhN0pmenjSxpA1R_AypGdNrxIXKY8eKHhHefdTaH0OoLk_PilhBHzxZfIB9Dw9kIjjaZFUln1Zutsbs3oEAzvxRY2-xRuTVuebCg1q024MWbqLOg2tOR/s1600-h/Geiri_drinking_gourd.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395440761933182466" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIyoG9nPwUX8V6edZFXrQd868JAhN0pmenjSxpA1R_AypGdNrxIXKY8eKHhHefdTaH0OoLk_PilhBHzxZfIB9Dw9kIjjaZFUln1Zutsbs3oEAzvxRY2-xRuTVuebCg1q024MWbqLOg2tOR/s400/Geiri_drinking_gourd.jpg" border="0" /></a> At community gatherings water is often shared in a calabash that is passed around.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibhgAceFbOPfoEZ2DmF91kuIKgz9D70XFdz2bjbZlmGQ-En7DEwuB4WpjLw_Io9L-9ES-dHNe0iKs6kzEeZfq13hDI1koETCPev-WC_ZwpmG2diCSkKNWUKVRECLFlRK79CDd7mblIH4k/s1600-h/Katuo_open_well.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395440758035601650" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibhgAceFbOPfoEZ2DmF91kuIKgz9D70XFdz2bjbZlmGQ-En7DEwuB4WpjLw_Io9L-9ES-dHNe0iKs6kzEeZfq13hDI1koETCPev-WC_ZwpmG2diCSkKNWUKVRECLFlRK79CDd7mblIH4k/s400/Katuo_open_well.jpg" border="0" /></a> An open well is yet another type of water source found in the Ghana's Upper West region. Water is retrieved using a container-anything from a plastic container to a metal bucket-attached to a long rope. The danger of contamination in open wells is great, from not having a cover like this one which allows wind to blow possible contaminants in, to having animals grazing and defecating around the well, to the unhygienic and uncontrolled conditions of the receiving container.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZt8HyXlb1MX2um2SWoEdMpuHa41M0Hh3WpNe0gSELmeAfjkBHv1T6SHusFh09FrwaZ2aOvch8anP5Wj5KptTgAldWQhwYAfnhsZTDF1my7OB1gJvhWO0x5hXWIkt-acpMURy8mcaj3vQ/s1600-h/Katuo_hand_dug_well.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395440752968623170" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZt8HyXlb1MX2um2SWoEdMpuHa41M0Hh3WpNe0gSELmeAfjkBHv1T6SHusFh09FrwaZ2aOvch8anP5Wj5KptTgAldWQhwYAfnhsZTDF1my7OB1gJvhWO0x5hXWIkt-acpMURy8mcaj3vQ/s400/Katuo_hand_dug_well.jpg" border="0" /></a> A look down the open well<br /></div><br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyU1qFfJJlt1hCFNOvSwLnxn92lofI26aCIJ0S_KEzZyjSflWdK76mjm9sFsmNzyqHp21rM_yXgQ_KAC5YTXD-QA6-Ad1rlee8eBJ9_9wvp-98wPJtxewrWWmbPOjij4uiNbIUSy29zdg/s1600-h/Katuo_hand_dug_well_Felicia.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395440749559430306" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyU1qFfJJlt1hCFNOvSwLnxn92lofI26aCIJ0S_KEzZyjSflWdK76mjm9sFsmNzyqHp21rM_yXgQ_KAC5YTXD-QA6-Ad1rlee8eBJ9_9wvp-98wPJtxewrWWmbPOjij4uiNbIUSy29zdg/s400/Katuo_hand_dug_well_Felicia.jpg" border="0" /></a> Felicia taking me on a tour of her village's water resources. This open well is located next to the school and has a cover on top. This water source, like so many at this late stage in the dry season, is not being used because there is no longer water in the well (the water table has dropped).<br /></div><br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxPAszffnVgROk6prOtpXvWflIu8bMcOkThMKET4QjJ83vHLklCwkmpJnywvyYgnj_N5dPEBBhJEuvHUvUHPKmc3e62hsVmT4p-9ORh59vcb5xX9_Qd2-hogOB_1vm19GxkKGIC890QM/s1600-h/RWH_Kunyukuo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395439217531105602" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxPAszffnVgROk6prOtpXvWflIu8bMcOkThMKET4QjJ83vHLklCwkmpJnywvyYgnj_N5dPEBBhJEuvHUvUHPKmc3e62hsVmT4p-9ORh59vcb5xX9_Qd2-hogOB_1vm19GxkKGIC890QM/s400/RWH_Kunyukuo.jpg" border="0" /></a> Water used in homes also comes from the sky! This is a makeshift rainwater harvesting setup to channel the water from rains off the roof, but it can also be an important resource in this dry, often drought-plagued area. Less evidence of rainwater harvesting was seen here in Ghana than in travels across the continent in East Africa's Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ-7DOjF-KB2WC2MrKE2C_y15eP-xYizNlNsgWuqt6gciWWy5mSCJZgZqbjKLZkJNbSoL9GUzjjrBqiIRQ50wX9G3WlVrz458ApaRqHjBN7QelhOkYWDZuI_V-HJbJ6lyNFFWBYh3f5vI/s1600-h/Katuo_school_RWH_tank.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395439210956423394" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ-7DOjF-KB2WC2MrKE2C_y15eP-xYizNlNsgWuqt6gciWWy5mSCJZgZqbjKLZkJNbSoL9GUzjjrBqiIRQ50wX9G3WlVrz458ApaRqHjBN7QelhOkYWDZuI_V-HJbJ6lyNFFWBYh3f5vI/s400/Katuo_school_RWH_tank.jpg" border="0" /></a> Why rainwater harvesting is not as ubiquitous in the Upper West region as the country's East Africa counterparts is likely attributed to a number of factors (such as economic resources, climate and weather patterns, development efforts just to name a few) but here a regional NGO has installed a rainwater harvesting system at the elementary school.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL91WykWZPMKTx5VxtD5KWBW0hqYNw97FvLuT3oDTHQu3MZw8b49c_OXVXI7H9f5aouAM4eIrt-B34e8nG-V1l69dx5FKXo9hSY8O4rQU22HFmE7csYcyTxzJl8dRatdj0XQn0LGhad7o/s1600-h/Felicia_house_RWH.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395439209403589602" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL91WykWZPMKTx5VxtD5KWBW0hqYNw97FvLuT3oDTHQu3MZw8b49c_OXVXI7H9f5aouAM4eIrt-B34e8nG-V1l69dx5FKXo9hSY8O4rQU22HFmE7csYcyTxzJl8dRatdj0XQn0LGhad7o/s400/Felicia_house_RWH.jpg" border="0" /></a> Another rainwater harvesting/water draining example in Felicia's home compound.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFXMYmGmCV1uqL4st2F_CbrKxhOScruAiOuYSHg1NIkJFdHSercyt6U2qfsBYdRpBxSJ3SPClb-5Pk-k8Q0ZihMAeB0cdx2jvVm4r3qgBGDNqjZte_IrxK9exX4Xfn472BfsMu7ski8w/s1600-h/Lawra_water_stand2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395439207574934786" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFXMYmGmCV1uqL4st2F_CbrKxhOScruAiOuYSHg1NIkJFdHSercyt6U2qfsBYdRpBxSJ3SPClb-5Pk-k8Q0ZihMAeB0cdx2jvVm4r3qgBGDNqjZte_IrxK9exX4Xfn472BfsMu7ski8w/s400/Lawra_water_stand2.jpg" border="0" /></a>A water tap stand in Lawra's town center shared by the neighboring residents, regulated and managed by the community's water management committee, and abundant throughout the year. </div><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;">Rebecca told a story about the first time they attempted to drill down and tap the underground river that was flowing beneath the village - fish popped out of the first hole they drilled!<br /></div><br /><br /><div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitgotKvsDc3dsHFCL1N2azktsqDvWPScLHciAf38UaoEo_cr6oLXDVpmHrYXkCUrKwPGWSa8DB8Z3BcXb3ctJVnQF5uR7msgw9_nwPJANuJ0FJ9ajJkef9P4bW4AQyT658Ne12NDbRjGQ/s1600-h/palace_sanitation.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395435626427131490" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitgotKvsDc3dsHFCL1N2azktsqDvWPScLHciAf38UaoEo_cr6oLXDVpmHrYXkCUrKwPGWSa8DB8Z3BcXb3ctJVnQF5uR7msgw9_nwPJANuJ0FJ9ajJkef9P4bW4AQyT658Ne12NDbRjGQ/s400/palace_sanitation.jpg" border="0" /></a> The other side of the water resource picture-underdeveloped sanitation practices are prevalent in Ghana. This stream of waste pours out the walls from the chief's palace in Lawra. Even though this town has a developed central water system there is still a disconnect about the need for improved access to water, improved health and disease reduction not being just about a piped and pumped water source but also about changes to sanitation infrastructure and attitude.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju_IsIH4WWZK0hXthXeQyULXvb8dVGzJ1UyAubr0NcbTmp85D5T-XwBIT9Xby-wd4YhiXCMqU0cUTUIndRInCk3q5ERRNGQuR0v0yvdNAcFkx7YDWyQQtNyq_jvSOMfozb_LUfwxe3yVg/s1600-h/Ghana_urinal.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395435619652614082" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju_IsIH4WWZK0hXthXeQyULXvb8dVGzJ1UyAubr0NcbTmp85D5T-XwBIT9Xby-wd4YhiXCMqU0cUTUIndRInCk3q5ERRNGQuR0v0yvdNAcFkx7YDWyQQtNyq_jvSOMfozb_LUfwxe3yVg/s400/Ghana_urinal.jpg" border="0" /></a> A community toilet facility with an entrance on one side for women and an entrance on the other side for men. Inside each stall there is nothing but a trough that directs waste out the hole you see in the picture at the base of the structure.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUelQcxIh7xSYZKcnxFZ16Rs-Ovqu8FCvnfy4HsX13UXz3lF7bMb2w3Db4WDuVmZUclydmfMD1vw_K-FdewcCMhPKlfHMDFfZawJinT-eK1_1-ZsdjzRXF9vw2NKiquCEUeV0z8h8xXfs/s1600-h/Katuo_school_toilets.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395435616129371282" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUelQcxIh7xSYZKcnxFZ16Rs-Ovqu8FCvnfy4HsX13UXz3lF7bMb2w3Db4WDuVmZUclydmfMD1vw_K-FdewcCMhPKlfHMDFfZawJinT-eK1_1-ZsdjzRXF9vw2NKiquCEUeV0z8h8xXfs/s400/Katuo_school_toilets.jpg" border="0" /></a> A VIP (ventilated improved pit) latrine at a local elementary school introduced and built by a regional NGO. This particular stall is not in use but there are others in the row, especially for the girls that have been very well received and used. </div><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;">One problem with these advanced solutions for sanitation in the Upper West region is that they are not always well received, understood or ultimately used properly. Traditional practice allows for people to "go into the bush" when nature calls, and being confined inside a building, or worse allowing toilets inside a house or compund is uncomfortable, foreign, undesireable and to some people not fathomable. Culture and religion and education all play roles in the roadblocks to improved sanitation efforts in Ghana's northern regions.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXF1C070BBBXwChyphenhyphenwSkU3lgQycw5o7gDillSVqo6EpYPC8-YbkiyvDDMsUHJhUA568e5CK1fYaseG5-Wwg-u9f8Ukw-PvG-20F_DCX3q56SxZs77vzdXXpKdLwVEt5Onwtg1uFoWe0zJA/s1600-h/toilet_door_termites.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395435612875678578" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXF1C070BBBXwChyphenhyphenwSkU3lgQycw5o7gDillSVqo6EpYPC8-YbkiyvDDMsUHJhUA568e5CK1fYaseG5-Wwg-u9f8Ukw-PvG-20F_DCX3q56SxZs77vzdXXpKdLwVEt5Onwtg1uFoWe0zJA/s400/toilet_door_termites.jpg" border="0" /></a> Another challenge facing the VIP latrines at the elementary school, some elements were constructed from wood, which are now, a year later, not surviving the onslaught of destructive termites that are native to this area. Local knowledge, building techniques and input are important when choosing designs for appropriate technology implementation.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqlnT6XH5JrlS7oKsBvV_6vOIXFgo1q2U6HWij8jFoIp2j5yzb30wPdZ1uDzdJNyursWcqXLfqfpx4cjexf0ntv0UfQ7gdzHOILOCWYP0cyPikl9NCfYiluQnPCQk-OIHOjNdDWJ6gnO4/s1600-h/VIP_latrine_ventilation.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395433469509684770" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqlnT6XH5JrlS7oKsBvV_6vOIXFgo1q2U6HWij8jFoIp2j5yzb30wPdZ1uDzdJNyursWcqXLfqfpx4cjexf0ntv0UfQ7gdzHOILOCWYP0cyPikl9NCfYiluQnPCQk-OIHOjNdDWJ6gnO4/s400/VIP_latrine_ventilation.jpg" border="0" /></a> The VIP latrine (the vertical pipe is the ventilated portion of the design, complete with mesh that prevents insects from going in or out of the system) buildings were also outfitted with gutters for rainwater collection.</div><br /><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJrz9txREuPatsHAgP6W7VLNFJxkY0rNZd1bHSBGWotb46bOEtfAKr8hPUneBKfD1kfZd-D5j0lX1pJbYTlX5FJN9UYMl8gh6chmQUxgnDBiOLz7TtLz2aQuytSuiaTw0IttnEpDJrpII/s1600-h/Katuo_laundry_girl.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395433463544515122" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJrz9txREuPatsHAgP6W7VLNFJxkY0rNZd1bHSBGWotb46bOEtfAKr8hPUneBKfD1kfZd-D5j0lX1pJbYTlX5FJN9UYMl8gh6chmQUxgnDBiOLz7TtLz2aQuytSuiaTw0IttnEpDJrpII/s400/Katuo_laundry_girl.jpg" border="0" /></a>This is one way of washing clothes in the Upper West region; in the shade of a tree near a borehole.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOa1QJkHuxm3d3fp3OMsfzdAqB272gsRxFpEHGss4DUH-hw-kD8ptrKgyMR10EYALALawY-Tk3JwWHIfc5eKZKwi_Cj56KwKv0X51E9RTAHuu0GAzfD5HLz9ARolX3vuPj3k7L3uUb124/s1600-h/Rebecca_drinking_water.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395433462993679874" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOa1QJkHuxm3d3fp3OMsfzdAqB272gsRxFpEHGss4DUH-hw-kD8ptrKgyMR10EYALALawY-Tk3JwWHIfc5eKZKwi_Cj56KwKv0X51E9RTAHuu0GAzfD5HLz9ARolX3vuPj3k7L3uUb124/s400/Rebecca_drinking_water.jpg" border="0" /></a>Safe drinking water in Ghana is available in .5 liter plastic bags sold for pennies in every local shop and by vendors on the street. Rebecca and the woman below demonstrate how to buy it from a boy passing by, rip off the corner with your teeth, spit the plastic to the ground and enjoy (this one was ice cold)! Plastic bottles of water can be found but these bags are the common (and cheaper) product.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZWxezqCB0jKVLEM8B5aiuB5GCS4_ds5pNEy4ckjvh1-L_MWCNg4M-BUU3cgw7L905BQJ1JQYOuNu2kg8k3nU3vQD7kr-ZntdFAR3soARXnvByGnFYGxBlmbty1JdB6MZWnhLhhKZO47A/s1600-h/Lawra_woman_drinking_water.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395433458533041122" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZWxezqCB0jKVLEM8B5aiuB5GCS4_ds5pNEy4ckjvh1-L_MWCNg4M-BUU3cgw7L905BQJ1JQYOuNu2kg8k3nU3vQD7kr-ZntdFAR3soARXnvByGnFYGxBlmbty1JdB6MZWnhLhhKZO47A/s400/Lawra_woman_drinking_water.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixqB5B9HwGYVgBxwLChosINf044P7ZqypJz3dzWk2YLizC9QsBtxUhB3_r5nQ934rbof9fXDwr2vfHzj6-lOvQwCS-EQ8eUH7khcv9I7jLfpCVjkM2300d3HV6FI-obsOyjm4EX1lrlGU/s1600-h/palace_indent_for_water.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395433452584565106" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixqB5B9HwGYVgBxwLChosINf044P7ZqypJz3dzWk2YLizC9QsBtxUhB3_r5nQ934rbof9fXDwr2vfHzj6-lOvQwCS-EQ8eUH7khcv9I7jLfpCVjkM2300d3HV6FI-obsOyjm4EX1lrlGU/s400/palace_indent_for_water.jpg" border="0" /></a> This indentation in the floor of a room in the palace is a storage space for water, although this design and practice is less common now, replaced by the widely used plastic jerrican.</div><br /><div></div><div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFfoDduYpdZN0jrRcUw8k91DCOf-Z1BC_DAk7MbUj-_njLWHiEZnbcLyqGdG3OltpTN6oLazc2hvIC7EtT42EG0yB-Ow_P52DCbc3ds-IQkhqGbYNw03EIdziISqyWOaDnzojkVykAww/s1600-h/Felicia_discussing_borehole.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395432448443160514" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFfoDduYpdZN0jrRcUw8k91DCOf-Z1BC_DAk7MbUj-_njLWHiEZnbcLyqGdG3OltpTN6oLazc2hvIC7EtT42EG0yB-Ow_P52DCbc3ds-IQkhqGbYNw03EIdziISqyWOaDnzojkVykAww/s400/Felicia_discussing_borehole.jpg" border="0" /></a>Felicia (on the right) and fellow community leaders inspecting a borehole that is not working. The only borehole in this part of the village and it's failure has forced people to go to the river (which is almost completely dry) or walk a few kilometers to another part of the village to get water.</div><br /><br /><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu2W1H18nwe3qdN8BFCGR0EAzvvsJZrozsqWxfcl5vYr3wVir32hSd62_JwoP8sPr7lehXVwpCoRLpCg7orjXX3jg_cWDP_1CggFFoC1GUTrLGXeUVL1Tp8NGegCXo5Wg6-NJk0MPTwec/s1600-h/Ghana_seasonal_lake2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395431978108828018" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu2W1H18nwe3qdN8BFCGR0EAzvvsJZrozsqWxfcl5vYr3wVir32hSd62_JwoP8sPr7lehXVwpCoRLpCg7orjXX3jg_cWDP_1CggFFoC1GUTrLGXeUVL1Tp8NGegCXo5Wg6-NJk0MPTwec/s400/Ghana_seasonal_lake2.jpg" border="0" /></a> These natural ponds are seasonal and shrink by the day as the dry season progresses. In some places these are intentionally built reservoirs aimed at being a solution for both human and livestock access to an open water source.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.asingledrop.org/">A Single Drop</a><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872253628655984266.post-43713870582045913692009-03-15T03:22:00.001-07:002009-11-03T13:12:38.726-08:00AWWC Site Visit in Tanzania<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0X6rv4lvHCcKhdXuajc0zdn9w2Qaist0SVs_FVJkALleHTdyw_WsxMRCphOZ0LzqQJk5mUMQ2oo6I4wyIfXJeSFrgKSXxa7SBNknRudX4Ttj_6Pm5cWyN-8HDSgFA90DBqvbX6gtVoss/s1600-h/participants_ASD_sign.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313376662504053634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0X6rv4lvHCcKhdXuajc0zdn9w2Qaist0SVs_FVJkALleHTdyw_WsxMRCphOZ0LzqQJk5mUMQ2oo6I4wyIfXJeSFrgKSXxa7SBNknRudX4Ttj_6Pm5cWyN-8HDSgFA90DBqvbX6gtVoss/s400/participants_ASD_sign.jpg" /></a> The participants of a BioSand filter training organized by Anna Anatoli and Syoni Mnzava, two participants from the African Women and Water Conference, in Arusha, Tanzania, for members of ANEPO (Attration of Natural Resources and Environment We Protect and Organize) and Tanzania Girl Guides from March 2-6, 2009.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg_V5NUlTOK9jN7uZ3HFX3X0Ok3Z_RSAsFY_N_jpgwjJjv_V65Ro55JpnanKJoNv2VPGccqJ2xxeXVgS23-1wiRzw3ADMVfHYrrA7Ldk9difVdkseeEDXcDPPG_7uyCvb0a2r9CUdPpr0/s1600-h/maji_sign.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313376180765313618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg_V5NUlTOK9jN7uZ3HFX3X0Ok3Z_RSAsFY_N_jpgwjJjv_V65Ro55JpnanKJoNv2VPGccqJ2xxeXVgS23-1wiRzw3ADMVfHYrrA7Ldk9difVdkseeEDXcDPPG_7uyCvb0a2r9CUdPpr0/s400/maji_sign.jpg" /></a> But before the BSF training began ASD spent two weeks with Anna and Syoni making preparations, visiting the communities they work in and learning about the work of the Tanzanian Girl Guides and ANEPO. February 22 was Thinking Day, an international day to celebrate the birthdays of the founders of Girl Guides/Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, and the Arusha community of Girl Guides came together to sing and dance and talk about safe water. This sign says, "MAJI SAFI NA SALAMA," in Kiswahili which translates to say, "WATER CLEAN AND SAFE."</div><div><br /> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdvaSF6rgOcSXL6kEphFX1bGpnsB66q2gP-ybWSJaF2CUOJTKoeX_7gvpn_q8v2cnJgobOE4b7JDki6GHcGT66HRv_wAGYVnZWiZIRe2ASQu70feg327D_xi2KZKaVNTk61SesinGbFsY/s1600-h/girl_blue.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313376179917364146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdvaSF6rgOcSXL6kEphFX1bGpnsB66q2gP-ybWSJaF2CUOJTKoeX_7gvpn_q8v2cnJgobOE4b7JDki6GHcGT66HRv_wAGYVnZWiZIRe2ASQu70feg327D_xi2KZKaVNTk61SesinGbFsY/s400/girl_blue.jpg" /></a>There were over 15 schools represented and each group of Girl Guides came had prepared a presentation-song, dance-drama-to present to their fellow Girl Guides and regional Girl Guide leaders. </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN8qxypINS4TTFwvbxYMGnIoiClTBEbZlwWg95MX0FuL7fTRMtGKf1ecJpAJ9EVdeXNHewDFRXYP0GmtteAMjksVL97cgjDBA-vAmpyzjT5YkeUmie4M8cd75EKpFeu4CAIifA_0AG03U/s1600-h/tgg_drinking_water2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313376176448071442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN8qxypINS4TTFwvbxYMGnIoiClTBEbZlwWg95MX0FuL7fTRMtGKf1ecJpAJ9EVdeXNHewDFRXYP0GmtteAMjksVL97cgjDBA-vAmpyzjT5YkeUmie4M8cd75EKpFeu4CAIifA_0AG03U/s400/tgg_drinking_water2.jpg" /></a> Girl Guides queuing for water at a tap.</div><div><br /> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjicFqI8LihnLLUZZgd7mjEvc5FYoawscxFuTHVSveX1_ovKd2Wh_xHWcRaA_G8gpuhM4IHjEfOBLF-BzClnoTLW37B93g48Sm25KEYf2r-jhccWeY5QzllNKDaWZ8_nrx7MjNzQaga54/s1600-h/anna_solar2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313376174919748226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjicFqI8LihnLLUZZgd7mjEvc5FYoawscxFuTHVSveX1_ovKd2Wh_xHWcRaA_G8gpuhM4IHjEfOBLF-BzClnoTLW37B93g48Sm25KEYf2r-jhccWeY5QzllNKDaWZ8_nrx7MjNzQaga54/s400/anna_solar2.jpg" /></a>Anna demostrating the Solar CooKit during a skit about how to treat water so it is safe for drinking.</div><div> </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9wCqSrWAK2N07vDrt2bXtHGHhGh2iajKfRYs5M7jAzqby5vD7576y4zRAqPKEfwbB4JjRIDDCiTSg1vskTuprJX9oLuihsN7m1ET7L-cTYCi9JZe1Ct3hoJT1nf2ZBvTiyNdO0Jb3rNs/s1600-h/syoni_tgg.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313376169663947218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9wCqSrWAK2N07vDrt2bXtHGHhGh2iajKfRYs5M7jAzqby5vD7576y4zRAqPKEfwbB4JjRIDDCiTSg1vskTuprJX9oLuihsN7m1ET7L-cTYCi9JZe1Ct3hoJT1nf2ZBvTiyNdO0Jb3rNs/s400/syoni_tgg.jpg" /></a>Syoni has been a Girl Guide since she was 9 years old! You can imagine with that kind of committment she has amazing respect from these girls and women. </div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikqTXimQKic7j5xRMzUKZYaPUi6GQkYN0pCrea2ziJ310xCS6MY2IgnsFYCERmBm-ArK0TLlm3cXrfpsXtyrm-teRv5DXOmQk1mUFITjPGeYvVG3AIQBDExUgXTldz0C8g2GsiWvm6Nyw/s1600-h/anna_pml_petrifilm.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313375193694718226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikqTXimQKic7j5xRMzUKZYaPUi6GQkYN0pCrea2ziJ310xCS6MY2IgnsFYCERmBm-ArK0TLlm3cXrfpsXtyrm-teRv5DXOmQk1mUFITjPGeYvVG3AIQBDExUgXTldz0C8g2GsiWvm6Nyw/s400/anna_pml_petrifilm.jpg" /></a> Anna demostrates the 3M Petrifilm component of the Portable Microbiology Laboratory to the Tanzanian Girl Guides Association during Thinking Day. </div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPpE_-lFNmEytXGiDwqGn2t88uvln2LoFcrf1V4geve1FqsZ8WHrc89hvybaGnUDr4jnb2UIqcagHEpDgfbuv0UqjT21DtcMO3HrvrV4zyRWrm_MrUScslDDPMD8r5t-RPILEdfTSNyU/s1600-h/anna_educating_rock_vendors.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313375188500908114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPpE_-lFNmEytXGiDwqGn2t88uvln2LoFcrf1V4geve1FqsZ8WHrc89hvybaGnUDr4jnb2UIqcagHEpDgfbuv0UqjT21DtcMO3HrvrV4zyRWrm_MrUScslDDPMD8r5t-RPILEdfTSNyU/s400/anna_educating_rock_vendors.jpg" /></a>Anna teaching the men who are trying to sell us rock and sand for the BioSand filter training about the importance of drinking safe water. But, she did not stop there, she proceeded to scold them all for pursuing a job doing the same thing as 20 other men. She encouraged them to do something different, to find something to distinguish themselves in business. She succeeded in perking the curiosity of one young man named Joshua who ran after her to inquire more about what project she was working on and Anna ended up inviting him to participate in the upcoming week's BSF training. </div><div><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha53K1D_syMusvnFBn_NWl8O1Jl2EnQ_8Uc_Mbow-2LOkaiJE71-KDcYJqIl17A-jvc6q7TRVTfQEUK-WvihWdN35f4SzudG5H9x8dN9MNDlB0MVjOC3hu9Mvv_iA2OfyBGTpWsp-ZLmM/s1600-h/ANEPO_classroom.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313375185613641106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha53K1D_syMusvnFBn_NWl8O1Jl2EnQ_8Uc_Mbow-2LOkaiJE71-KDcYJqIl17A-jvc6q7TRVTfQEUK-WvihWdN35f4SzudG5H9x8dN9MNDlB0MVjOC3hu9Mvv_iA2OfyBGTpWsp-ZLmM/s400/ANEPO_classroom.jpg" /></a> The future home of ANEPO which will serve as an office and training facility abe to accomodate 15-20 people.<br /></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT9-29FpoTnzSQZSxlv-38ZeOBXS9pXUHgGlcF9etKoCFdtGO8eGD4405-9CtS3YBC4FDR9GhLDUmuEkH3nKOB-Q0h7tdGepOtwLsxPYyRxMgwS2nq1g4Co8a_coTlmQ2RGGvNgTi0aM4/s1600-h/washing_puddle.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313375180584708354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT9-29FpoTnzSQZSxlv-38ZeOBXS9pXUHgGlcF9etKoCFdtGO8eGD4405-9CtS3YBC4FDR9GhLDUmuEkH3nKOB-Q0h7tdGepOtwLsxPYyRxMgwS2nq1g4Co8a_coTlmQ2RGGvNgTi0aM4/s400/washing_puddle.jpg" /></a> This roadside puddle is the source of washing water for nearby vendors.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYulnlhnK8SJUwwranMoecYSoHbvrfEi4sv_2tkqM2ckgIvtae1N3YXTtY8riAosQMmPg4syb0T2oFTKOGE85azeRT5CtuzvygEY1_-XRf_4kruY0uO4VFZ7v3ho44P5pQFMmsmAZjQI/s1600-h/woman_washing_puddle.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313375172702129538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYulnlhnK8SJUwwranMoecYSoHbvrfEi4sv_2tkqM2ckgIvtae1N3YXTtY8riAosQMmPg4syb0T2oFTKOGE85azeRT5CtuzvygEY1_-XRf_4kruY0uO4VFZ7v3ho44P5pQFMmsmAZjQI/s400/woman_washing_puddle.jpg" /></a> This woman washes her vegetables and fruits and reused plastic bags in this puddle before proceeding down the street to set up her goods to sell to people passing by. Anna and Syoni have passed this woman several times during their visits to this community, called Lemara, and each time reproached her for washing her goods in roadside standing water. But, where else will she wash and how will they make her understand the danger of what she is doing?<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY8qAbv8AAg6rWQ-FcXn6BqLPWGDFHR2QYuXjQyJyVyCbFpG_D3ndRfTRXP1C3IZFB8fTZRoKWRMMMAacl6rDWsXF0bUjyjNBi9BVIC9MWYmydqdfBRQRqcVEdjlyAEEtHNYQWqcW-qWo/s1600-h/PML_Happiness.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313373911679270018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY8qAbv8AAg6rWQ-FcXn6BqLPWGDFHR2QYuXjQyJyVyCbFpG_D3ndRfTRXP1C3IZFB8fTZRoKWRMMMAacl6rDWsXF0bUjyjNBi9BVIC9MWYmydqdfBRQRqcVEdjlyAEEtHNYQWqcW-qWo/s400/PML_Happiness.jpg" /></a> Anna helping a Tanzanian Girl Guide use the Portable Microbiology Laboratory to test water during the BioSand filter and WASH training.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb17pR0vfWGrRYE4mANLsBXb5ZPFlAoPzIIKn9Cr-GkAKFz4WGC4qWmJ48IaLhk5WiEtm8R4HzJF2PXy6QGYCSL7Nl5TOTt1PzTn37RfITo0yYlEkflYzJfmjNrUoJ0xwkPEWlKpbbl6g/s1600-h/Anna_teaching_theory.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313373910289614370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb17pR0vfWGrRYE4mANLsBXb5ZPFlAoPzIIKn9Cr-GkAKFz4WGC4qWmJ48IaLhk5WiEtm8R4HzJF2PXy6QGYCSL7Nl5TOTt1PzTn37RfITo0yYlEkflYzJfmjNrUoJ0xwkPEWlKpbbl6g/s400/Anna_teaching_theory.jpg" /></a> </div>Anna explaining the 4 mechanisms of the BioSand filter.</div><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZYVyz6NV4PGp2gWjjE3vSb3Lp9Lp8YQCf3ZWIWnvb5yYSJeWU99U9UZxaUrgdvpvlYdNn6kKLzkamwEXwp3jCkWp8LKO-vdHV1fjNrsg2NkZP-yI9tc9sPuo-BIU7vuHm6OMGsg5rs0/s1600-h/anna_inspection.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313373907952338322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZYVyz6NV4PGp2gWjjE3vSb3Lp9Lp8YQCf3ZWIWnvb5yYSJeWU99U9UZxaUrgdvpvlYdNn6kKLzkamwEXwp3jCkWp8LKO-vdHV1fjNrsg2NkZP-yI9tc9sPuo-BIU7vuHm6OMGsg5rs0/s400/anna_inspection.jpg" /></a> Anna inspecting the sieving process for the rock and sand to be used for the BioSand filter construction and installation.<br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn0QJfWW9v2e247fUMMXha3J8AWSVGFt1apz10aFboqPxRHYPMZcY1y7zASW2ktWZH5T3Br-rw8COwhVCMueU6jb3PicsAevcUeaizAZklBFA3jCNW-fAuEHz7ishkMaBOOXAfEFc_Sr4/s1600-h/BSF_Training+027.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313373903121901314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn0QJfWW9v2e247fUMMXha3J8AWSVGFt1apz10aFboqPxRHYPMZcY1y7zASW2ktWZH5T3Br-rw8COwhVCMueU6jb3PicsAevcUeaizAZklBFA3jCNW-fAuEHz7ishkMaBOOXAfEFc_Sr4/s400/BSF_Training+027.jpg" /></a> The training venue was inside the Tanzanian Girl Guide's event tent which was set up in the yard of the District Commissioner's house.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQdIUA-SM6XMWIvau5_tTyymc2K74w-piWSx2i1uWS-sXByO9_d6gblI-a6hyphenhyphen5OOEavyDwe04IX2z65tZtnlvamJ6XcJbd3_-uy3ZmJNrN2-3h2-XVv7fhsO72yiiIz8a67P_ZBJRZ-Sg/s1600-h/Syoni_sifting+rock.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313373890789102290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQdIUA-SM6XMWIvau5_tTyymc2K74w-piWSx2i1uWS-sXByO9_d6gblI-a6hyphenhyphen5OOEavyDwe04IX2z65tZtnlvamJ6XcJbd3_-uy3ZmJNrN2-3h2-XVv7fhsO72yiiIz8a67P_ZBJRZ-Sg/s400/Syoni_sifting+rock.jpg" /></a>Mama Syoni, who is 72 years old and a lifelong Tanzanian Girl Guide showing the younger women how real work is done!<br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDxKOnXp80mtVHRkMoAZIdtkznC2Sv93FMr_V6fU4ymLGF17ddhTqTcdI57jQu-W3qSpdiEEHqUXKOq7qDSmJ1D6ZkBUG09WhuhuipYV1fly8sKEWvarXb7j1jjKKbiw8lok8pwr8XBU/s1600-h/anna_oiling_mold.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313371469454181538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDxKOnXp80mtVHRkMoAZIdtkznC2Sv93FMr_V6fU4ymLGF17ddhTqTcdI57jQu-W3qSpdiEEHqUXKOq7qDSmJ1D6ZkBUG09WhuhuipYV1fly8sKEWvarXb7j1jjKKbiw8lok8pwr8XBU/s400/anna_oiling_mold.jpg" /></a> Anna and a younger Girl Guide member lubricating the inside of the BioSand filter mold so concrete so will not stick to it when it's time to extract the filter.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnPLx3qPPGVqzpq9FFL9pfXO9fvLQ_TXpzZ2Hf0M0LleIJjp6mMZDC2yf-EA-KhjHT0aepUyFlYPdAfDntk190SNY7-hrsavubNM9-PpfLC6TlkmL3YtDkvXtFLh-nS6QWtlKizMfTIW4/s1600-h/Sophia_TippyTap.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313371470093952834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnPLx3qPPGVqzpq9FFL9pfXO9fvLQ_TXpzZ2Hf0M0LleIJjp6mMZDC2yf-EA-KhjHT0aepUyFlYPdAfDntk190SNY7-hrsavubNM9-PpfLC6TlkmL3YtDkvXtFLh-nS6QWtlKizMfTIW4/s400/Sophia_TippyTap.jpg" /></a> First attemtps at using the Tippy Tap, a handless handwashing device, brought smiles and excitement as a transformed plastic bottle and some string became a simple solution for encouraging improved hygiene practices.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXceaye2XCgwEMwU36kkdBMTv45tJY_-5r5aRt3_fEApAM4vUe2205TbxEXyK0MpmAZmkGqtZocgjQ70W3AuLjbO8BUFkqiEQPAaKU4pEeIl9Wpn2EsEM7W7J5H3lheDXmT7KX0vhoayY/s1600-h/redo.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313371467588000642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXceaye2XCgwEMwU36kkdBMTv45tJY_-5r5aRt3_fEApAM4vUe2205TbxEXyK0MpmAZmkGqtZocgjQ70W3AuLjbO8BUFkqiEQPAaKU4pEeIl9Wpn2EsEM7W7J5H3lheDXmT7KX0vhoayY/s400/redo.jpg" /></a> DO OVER! Picking up the crumbled mixture of concrete halfway through the pouring of a BioSand filter. This is what trainings are for-a safe place to make mistakes and learn best practices so when production starts there will be less time and resources lost.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ANRQNltQsJEkdhToSymCQpx77WksxNGHoJZeHbtmdylBFsSD6FdZTX_SD27IFJpcGiCRqW9e_JU6U1EEhZBBNGIAr-zpvYIWcGSr8wNjDOSJF9ZlJAKnFNzhQgi3bBKb2hVbchvdPKk/s1600-h/Mary_patching.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313371459629315330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ANRQNltQsJEkdhToSymCQpx77WksxNGHoJZeHbtmdylBFsSD6FdZTX_SD27IFJpcGiCRqW9e_JU6U1EEhZBBNGIAr-zpvYIWcGSr8wNjDOSJF9ZlJAKnFNzhQgi3bBKb2hVbchvdPKk/s400/Mary_patching.jpg" /></a> Giving the BioSand filter a smooth finish, the final step in filter construction gives a Girl Guide leader a chance to practice her masonry skills.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh6bCtbb5xntMn7hdBXoln7pymHLpymLUQJkZSCY847M2x1XGTtWNzXq1id7NltCoQbmhw1Jq3N-gOdeZqIRLEbR5lxY602p1GF7rEtujvLlHeGptFpoMGx_HylJOSaybqEjxGzathkLg/s1600-h/practical.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313371457112299122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh6bCtbb5xntMn7hdBXoln7pymHLpymLUQJkZSCY847M2x1XGTtWNzXq1id7NltCoQbmhw1Jq3N-gOdeZqIRLEbR5lxY602p1GF7rEtujvLlHeGptFpoMGx_HylJOSaybqEjxGzathkLg/s400/practical.jpg" /></a> Participants of the BioSand filter training surround the filter mold as they listen to instructions.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVJTgjUAieh1u38SvcdL-g0Px-N-SKi6dOD8jrC3HgNE7WxGpj63V1UpGLiUKt-UHwB9fD7ua7U_1g3bJdQNFVkCWeR_AycA-3f1-vfAVvYPPYGoL7Z5JHmKgoP7apZaOiPnN027VrY2Q/s1600-h/mariah_anna.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313369319840677522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVJTgjUAieh1u38SvcdL-g0Px-N-SKi6dOD8jrC3HgNE7WxGpj63V1UpGLiUKt-UHwB9fD7ua7U_1g3bJdQNFVkCWeR_AycA-3f1-vfAVvYPPYGoL7Z5JHmKgoP7apZaOiPnN027VrY2Q/s400/mariah_anna.jpg" /></a> Anna and Mariah take a break from monitoring the BioSand filter construction to confer and share a smile.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikg85v0CsHl38klrIVM67VR5EiqprKkWJ-Lh8SX_Y4lCMrQBVt-leXsjoKgHUmkm_QmNFpPPh_5fkisp7AcMIEifyHJenC7hyH5qqaxHATLS8bp2Eqfs6QRT_qntVf2oLryzghq0pIn3o/s1600-h/Syoni_solar_prep.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313369314494300610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikg85v0CsHl38klrIVM67VR5EiqprKkWJ-Lh8SX_Y4lCMrQBVt-leXsjoKgHUmkm_QmNFpPPh_5fkisp7AcMIEifyHJenC7hyH5qqaxHATLS8bp2Eqfs6QRT_qntVf2oLryzghq0pIn3o/s400/Syoni_solar_prep.jpg" /></a> Syoni picking greens from her garden in preparation for the solar cooking demonstration.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4v_X108Il-88GUPh2IxPtZiV787e1tTkTPtOcs9aBi_JEvGurZzIWQI_OCpX_JoNK2YUOtpr8XMW79sEbZ_WZBHmmPAorJA4YO5C7GI-Q99HFaKseEf_0PAOFskY2QUSoc1DoLiNkkBM/s1600-h/Syoni_solar.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313369311263163218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4v_X108Il-88GUPh2IxPtZiV787e1tTkTPtOcs9aBi_JEvGurZzIWQI_OCpX_JoNK2YUOtpr8XMW79sEbZ_WZBHmmPAorJA4YO5C7GI-Q99HFaKseEf_0PAOFskY2QUSoc1DoLiNkkBM/s400/Syoni_solar.jpg" /></a> Syoni checking the status of the solar cooked dishes, squash and ugali (the East African staple made from maize flour).<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVsKLbA2tiZjm6mfQ45b0ChSE4QoALookzcO10vgToMMHYM4B18Hls6JAotTflaUasu7C2k6xCFlhgPj-L2riVW0P7YddJ7FFFI6Bkh4U4FAp43DEoPD1jM_4bfT-odnu3mIvki4Xp7s/s1600-h/Solar_ugali.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313369301978973490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVsKLbA2tiZjm6mfQ45b0ChSE4QoALookzcO10vgToMMHYM4B18Hls6JAotTflaUasu7C2k6xCFlhgPj-L2riVW0P7YddJ7FFFI6Bkh4U4FAp43DEoPD1jM_4bfT-odnu3mIvki4Xp7s/s400/Solar_ugali.jpg" /></a>The Solar CooKit, designed and distributed by Solar Cookers International, consists of a foldable cardboard cooking surface, a thin metal pot painted black with chalkboard paint, and a large plastic bag.</div><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtbbyNBsLg0iOnfsBytyGPwvNrXkHj34plLCo5WpmVwJFD33hAKFTw7JYeyVEPO91DhwPymv_w5ZZC5kb85mWAQsih3MaGkMKCQtroRDtyM1HCX0F8Y7ml4skuuqlnNeEnHPw4hZDotdA/s1600-h/joshua_PML.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313369289831541762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtbbyNBsLg0iOnfsBytyGPwvNrXkHj34plLCo5WpmVwJFD33hAKFTw7JYeyVEPO91DhwPymv_w5ZZC5kb85mWAQsih3MaGkMKCQtroRDtyM1HCX0F8Y7ml4skuuqlnNeEnHPw4hZDotdA/s400/joshua_PML.jpg" /></a>A training participant holding up his Portable Microbiology Laboratory water test; the water source he collected for this test is his family's main drinking water source-a borehole near his home-and and it was found to be at a high risk for disease associated with fecal contamination. The adage that "seeing is believing" has never felt so true when witnessing the realization of participants that the water they generally believed to be dirty is in fact proven to be unsafe.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinI3ktQiCiorOeqZtVXhEpEHnjQyS7LlrEWKUAwKqlrYSA3W37sGFk9DhpsPVB4diGQ1dxUR_vVpdlqh-_m2PHnFAxs1ECAVKt3XBjLMvlfeOSk8QyactVpU5_mhw5wJ_zsHjl6z5pauM/s1600-h/lubricating_mold.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313368072827975970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinI3ktQiCiorOeqZtVXhEpEHnjQyS7LlrEWKUAwKqlrYSA3W37sGFk9DhpsPVB4diGQ1dxUR_vVpdlqh-_m2PHnFAxs1ECAVKt3XBjLMvlfeOSk8QyactVpU5_mhw5wJ_zsHjl6z5pauM/s400/lubricating_mold.jpg" /></a> Lubrication for the BioSand filter can be anything that is edible. Usually in trainings we use cooking oil, but here in Arusha lard from the local butcher is more cost effective, with the same effectiveness.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv6Lt-Vz4Eja6e5x-tVDnXNu5p2vr0pmft6VPkPolxVG-WsMGOOBItuI6ESa5gQLpQyhLVGRXtOGz7kb8J2LFywk_FcRWFAkM5mzYn7XX4Y1Y1eAxNvEhp8VcP5ggnEm5-IdaVvScst2Y/s1600-h/edith_ironbar.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313368067777211346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv6Lt-Vz4Eja6e5x-tVDnXNu5p2vr0pmft6VPkPolxVG-WsMGOOBItuI6ESa5gQLpQyhLVGRXtOGz7kb8J2LFywk_FcRWFAkM5mzYn7XX4Y1Y1eAxNvEhp8VcP5ggnEm5-IdaVvScst2Y/s400/edith_ironbar.jpg" /></a>Hard physical work makes the BioSand filter training a demanding event. Here girl guides are pounding the concrete poured into the mold to remove air (which if trapped in the concrete could create leaks in the finished filter).<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWIU1Cs6Vv2m2kHLoAMFwTBejHSIJE-PRukut6t4RV9JB_KlFZN16-qdDFSb-PsJPA4rz67z2ROsDr5AWCacNdSgyK8-tHIOuRAS5ydBGIU4oN1jx2hKZiFxO8aCO70WiMOgNQgI4o7wQ/s1600-h/anna_rubbermallet.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313368067911264274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWIU1Cs6Vv2m2kHLoAMFwTBejHSIJE-PRukut6t4RV9JB_KlFZN16-qdDFSb-PsJPA4rz67z2ROsDr5AWCacNdSgyK8-tHIOuRAS5ydBGIU4oN1jx2hKZiFxO8aCO70WiMOgNQgI4o7wQ/s400/anna_rubbermallet.jpg" /></a> Anna pounding on the outside of the mold with a rubber mallet to force the concrete to settle and the air to move to the top.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZa_X17xwfcaDrMuRHdHSLI4041leh6hFnZQg1LovUfub28J-aQ6f_xj2cSxgnf-lNkr0WvOv_TkSL9zU3KSmCzSybRj1XM1S0I4SMKwJiGvEWxYmTCBeveqyXoUUdeFQSBSAsDus1dVg/s1600-h/anna_syoni_poured_filter.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313368063038397330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZa_X17xwfcaDrMuRHdHSLI4041leh6hFnZQg1LovUfub28J-aQ6f_xj2cSxgnf-lNkr0WvOv_TkSL9zU3KSmCzSybRj1XM1S0I4SMKwJiGvEWxYmTCBeveqyXoUUdeFQSBSAsDus1dVg/s400/anna_syoni_poured_filter.jpg" /></a> The days work is finished! The concrete has been poured into the mold and will dry overnight. Syoni is seen here explaining how what she is touching is actually the bottom of the filter-for the filter is poured upside down and righted before it is extracted 18 to 24 hours from now.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg46Y2V5rgqu_Kcj7kEjcGprhBnaY9S3qNz1unFJ96D89HGdW2n9295sCG_nzmPQ8wWD1w7WqIgSuea1Xht6Ornc2IfaSH-zWvEW8tDM0kS0YgIlEwmJjxEh9mx1n-2fg9dUGIKgcHWMqQ/s1600-h/joshua_concrete.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313368051086145490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg46Y2V5rgqu_Kcj7kEjcGprhBnaY9S3qNz1unFJ96D89HGdW2n9295sCG_nzmPQ8wWD1w7WqIgSuea1Xht6Ornc2IfaSH-zWvEW8tDM0kS0YgIlEwmJjxEh9mx1n-2fg9dUGIKgcHWMqQ/s400/joshua_concrete.jpg" /></a> One of only two male participants, Joshua was the one recruited to attend the training by Anna as she was lecturing the group of men selling sand and gravel on the need to diversify their occupations and search for more lucrative and productive employment. After completing the gravel order for the training and setting off for her car she was called back by this young man who wanted to know more about what she was doing and how he might become involved. If ANEPO's BioSand filter project develops into more full scale implementation he will surely have a position as a technician.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiceVq2qt_ibafs6a_qAsTARfOnWBvSsrhfD2eEwq8saCw_pEeio0JUzndCmx2IREsRwBUlP5dzkW5HcRtB5tAropP4cmQTkjqLlw772c45_gJjVAyKVPhrx7XITZ6EqHy0oBqlk-1GFAA/s1600-h/removing_nose_plate.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313367043824542498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiceVq2qt_ibafs6a_qAsTARfOnWBvSsrhfD2eEwq8saCw_pEeio0JUzndCmx2IREsRwBUlP5dzkW5HcRtB5tAropP4cmQTkjqLlw772c45_gJjVAyKVPhrx7XITZ6EqHy0oBqlk-1GFAA/s400/removing_nose_plate.jpg" /></a> The concrete has set overnight and now it's time to extract the filter from its mold. One participant is reaching in the filter to pull out the bottom retainer as another unscrews the bolts on the nose of the filter.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguxLyfmfbH7ehqEFINrxBYZHB5H7z_AMiUoO2aKhJF8fsY2E6lKR_kPc7w61V1-O0k-QAeM8To33jVs8-68zyxFQo3AZFCcMlOrplAI8TA4QlqhsY3So261xvLJ2YAYqxiWsfCiNVSXeE/s1600-h/removing_inner_mold.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313367038930602418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguxLyfmfbH7ehqEFINrxBYZHB5H7z_AMiUoO2aKhJF8fsY2E6lKR_kPc7w61V1-O0k-QAeM8To33jVs8-68zyxFQo3AZFCcMlOrplAI8TA4QlqhsY3So261xvLJ2YAYqxiWsfCiNVSXeE/s400/removing_inner_mold.jpg" /></a> With patience and perseverance the two male particpants are successful in pulling the inner mold out the top of the filter. This piece helped the filter keep its shape and not cave in as it was drying.</div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpA1Xz-NfzI3a0NLJ0vICMQViG2rXeaJ_ehwqKcnltJ9v8KP9ckUPh_AnCULirPVJZ-CLd6Tc29pBA7iC0DZdOqw3FtP8Eq5NYoRFcm33PAC2mSTg3mJll3OxkJDITWeD2CifKzLW25qw/s1600-h/Syoni_BSF.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313367033903161906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpA1Xz-NfzI3a0NLJ0vICMQViG2rXeaJ_ehwqKcnltJ9v8KP9ckUPh_AnCULirPVJZ-CLd6Tc29pBA7iC0DZdOqw3FtP8Eq5NYoRFcm33PAC2mSTg3mJll3OxkJDITWeD2CifKzLW25qw/s400/Syoni_BSF.jpg" /></a> Mama Syoni standing next to a newly extracted BioSand filter.<br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzet6O795QFhe_d35qgvB7DMDivIu4-RaOPHH13l3PYBeL5MxL9xsiDVMSA4HehHpmQl1ADN4PYj5ytPoBOzHQuPL9vAO7gvC_LQrRrfjsmfw2QIwBKCo9RPy82tIjOfBOETOxOlgSCEM/s1600-h/turning_over_filter.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313367032725095090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzet6O795QFhe_d35qgvB7DMDivIu4-RaOPHH13l3PYBeL5MxL9xsiDVMSA4HehHpmQl1ADN4PYj5ytPoBOzHQuPL9vAO7gvC_LQrRrfjsmfw2QIwBKCo9RPy82tIjOfBOETOxOlgSCEM/s400/turning_over_filter.jpg" /></a> The training participants working together to turn the filter upside down before taking the mold apart. Not an easy task as it is about 160 lbs and still a bit fragile!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVkqBbp2kDLtH_YDXf8IsSJvKD023dp-RhIcXNnxYLsagmN8oNQX0jaITXKY7EEEq-6D73h7rcSMqAc-5t0fwVKZc5Wa_KJH3efw-ocIQrmy9FKKOS2ygXTmUdamK5sWm0m82nbmExNE/s1600-h/marco_smile.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313367027590393474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVkqBbp2kDLtH_YDXf8IsSJvKD023dp-RhIcXNnxYLsagmN8oNQX0jaITXKY7EEEq-6D73h7rcSMqAc-5t0fwVKZc5Wa_KJH3efw-ocIQrmy9FKKOS2ygXTmUdamK5sWm0m82nbmExNE/s400/marco_smile.jpg" /></a> Smiles and and cheers and pride swell as the training participants marvel at their first filter constructed!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiyQEAqmj77pDghcIYiQl138696HLZYYxGpJJkcEZF6f2VENrjaDUsEwpWpTuAH5JFYiYbi-ZaEBSeIL7T9OXVtI9Jcb2BJYh355j80O0fQX9QoQZ46U5bbxyocepXEHaq6t2kdWKAEG4/s1600-h/round_bsf_top_view.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313365748232972994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiyQEAqmj77pDghcIYiQl138696HLZYYxGpJJkcEZF6f2VENrjaDUsEwpWpTuAH5JFYiYbi-ZaEBSeIL7T9OXVtI9Jcb2BJYh355j80O0fQX9QoQZ46U5bbxyocepXEHaq6t2kdWKAEG4/s400/round_bsf_top_view.jpg" /></a>The newly extracted BioSand filter will sit with water in it for 7 days in order for the concrete to cure, becoming hard and strong with no leaks.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9PaYirDlTXy9SjgGl_KI_2-2FYnqsvGpYhkUcgW91pmp8VxKrzVB-f4XB4DkGnw79ak-w8rl5bzwmWk02ajo4Ne6lvF1iIrSBUiKXdnRple7pWFDd-B0v1dkVgvXQlv36svgrSofE8Tg/s1600-h/removing_inner_mold_cheering.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 357px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313365750693666578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9PaYirDlTXy9SjgGl_KI_2-2FYnqsvGpYhkUcgW91pmp8VxKrzVB-f4XB4DkGnw79ak-w8rl5bzwmWk02ajo4Ne6lvF1iIrSBUiKXdnRple7pWFDd-B0v1dkVgvXQlv36svgrSofE8Tg/s400/removing_inner_mold_cheering.jpg" /></a> Extraction of filter #2 is underway and cheers of encouragement rise as once again, Marco and Joshua complete the first step of pulling out the inner mold.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFtPds2ZdOUkKfXFH1XN8TgEpeeUyiBa46tp9Cx3Jft4eJmzAuzoT8__aD7FyBLqQF96vDYPxh7qI5bc2OJAc3amUCP4zxjNcbWTqnlfvSEDAFlP-FZbnkkJJEP1BUO1mFu98H4Jnz350/s1600-h/closing_tgga.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313365747163150834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFtPds2ZdOUkKfXFH1XN8TgEpeeUyiBa46tp9Cx3Jft4eJmzAuzoT8__aD7FyBLqQF96vDYPxh7qI5bc2OJAc3amUCP4zxjNcbWTqnlfvSEDAFlP-FZbnkkJJEP1BUO1mFu98H4Jnz350/s400/closing_tgga.jpg" /></a> Tanzanian Girl Guide participants looking on as the review session for the week's training gets under way on the final day.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYA2S9-6pSmvnPkg-8yQwtTHCVpim2wrwpkml4dPOeQPXejyvFntBKOs424pkaCfcakuG3WV4dsTs0zpIeqhzimAKY10pRmbsTe5ZtDq9KYTgC5yZ89tQzxwcDq-6ShEKtat-IoY6KJd0/s1600-h/anna_tgga_bsf.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313365741810189074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYA2S9-6pSmvnPkg-8yQwtTHCVpim2wrwpkml4dPOeQPXejyvFntBKOs424pkaCfcakuG3WV4dsTs0zpIeqhzimAKY10pRmbsTe5ZtDq9KYTgC5yZ89tQzxwcDq-6ShEKtat-IoY6KJd0/s400/anna_tgga_bsf.jpg" /></a> Anna conducting a practical review session about how the rock and sand are placed into the BioSand filter during installation.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMEao1v3sg8R_nt678A50Sig_1oWQJ5Hj0sfVFzMOGlwVN7jJT_i9oVj0RwJHrJPYzeebr7aRk5C76t8tolKkz3JljRXsenuOaFq11weArWoN-qUZ8mdSSB-g8a3czbNtYXEPTtslh9dg/s1600-h/closing_presentation_mary2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313365731691905778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMEao1v3sg8R_nt678A50Sig_1oWQJ5Hj0sfVFzMOGlwVN7jJT_i9oVj0RwJHrJPYzeebr7aRk5C76t8tolKkz3JljRXsenuOaFq11weArWoN-qUZ8mdSSB-g8a3czbNtYXEPTtslh9dg/s400/closing_presentation_mary2.jpg" /></a> Final training day presentations by the participants! It's always amazing to hear how much they have understood and learned in 5 days about a topic they previously had little or no experience with. And not just knowledge but practical hands-on skills and strategies for implemention.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEio84EAB5Hf81NPEUYFDMZTtk6cyH1Ko3zXDEr3XqqTJtDYOWTVx7k9nWovIeMM7loH7Uicfc3gb3eh6J7hyWzSMYnONLQlFdgra1lub-yUYcMFJcE28FsdSVOkwcEx9pTTMFGcrN98M/s1600-h/closing_joshua_media_prep.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313363448590919122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEio84EAB5Hf81NPEUYFDMZTtk6cyH1Ko3zXDEr3XqqTJtDYOWTVx7k9nWovIeMM7loH7Uicfc3gb3eh6J7hyWzSMYnONLQlFdgra1lub-yUYcMFJcE28FsdSVOkwcEx9pTTMFGcrN98M/s400/closing_joshua_media_prep.jpg" /></a> Marco explaining to Arusha's chief engineer and matron of the Arusha Tanzania Girl Guides -who attended the training's final afternoon presentations and certificate awarding ceremony-the process of preparing the rock and sand for the construction and installation of the BioSand filter.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjmWB9BFu1lt0qiVH3Skd73l1rjuB0AIIZbJ1nqjxXPIw8LkZBw0CLB1jyHnk3KRkf9rp1gSUvCct1PnnVjV3gVM24p2j5E_P2x8rTCFFthy4HVL97A-LwrZ4iogFFw8ohJW9uAI6Akw/s1600-h/closing_anna_pml2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313363438992785394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjmWB9BFu1lt0qiVH3Skd73l1rjuB0AIIZbJ1nqjxXPIw8LkZBw0CLB1jyHnk3KRkf9rp1gSUvCct1PnnVjV3gVM24p2j5E_P2x8rTCFFthy4HVL97A-LwrZ4iogFFw8ohJW9uAI6Akw/s400/closing_anna_pml2.jpg" /></a> Anna elaborating on the methodology for the Portable Microbiology Laboratory for the Girl Guide matron guest of honor.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-m3eM72ajhX1uYOVJs0N2eyHmcqMAJDZIzn8qdPURCakbFyahCIM2Jfxmzc0XJOiR15i_7ZGt6Y1jMXV7MJhUmOFsSoOeV6tgSizJeFSBwTZ6TVzr524gPjnKedAXEgl5kWrcCI6vXg/s1600-h/closing_solar.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313363430455321154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-m3eM72ajhX1uYOVJs0N2eyHmcqMAJDZIzn8qdPURCakbFyahCIM2Jfxmzc0XJOiR15i_7ZGt6Y1jMXV7MJhUmOFsSoOeV6tgSizJeFSBwTZ6TVzr524gPjnKedAXEgl5kWrcCI6vXg/s400/closing_solar.jpg" /></a> Arusha's chief engineer sticking his hand inside the plastic bag of the Solar CooKit to confirm that the pot is in fact hot and cooking the food.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfbqXxyD0Hjcou9hSklV-oarD5YxnjPCwiAU_VmbxfY_hNcDvNm5zPzBaxRFYeKq3pdiMSl2qTlho3Vl1NVdXbwbJ0J5HO4rgj7n_z6fd0SylDLj1PNtM8EtowF_wEX8-rAnDx0-qi9-I/s1600-h/mary_happiness_bsf_poster.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313363426855366642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfbqXxyD0Hjcou9hSklV-oarD5YxnjPCwiAU_VmbxfY_hNcDvNm5zPzBaxRFYeKq3pdiMSl2qTlho3Vl1NVdXbwbJ0J5HO4rgj7n_z6fd0SylDLj1PNtM8EtowF_wEX8-rAnDx0-qi9-I/s400/mary_happiness_bsf_poster.jpg" /></a>A Girl Guide and a member of ANEPO explain the design and operating parameters of the BioSand filter.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq6TVdaiCW6STXG2nrHuqFVZCY811AeKzZ7yA-HwusRFwjnyBWdhLQTvfzQGFr-Ve6GWJGxlF0ca-fDp3-Gpj9Bb9trbpsZPaPlR3DoWtZUPHMrpVgWLm7bBvp9-SlNm0r4sAkReIsInE/s1600-h/closing_solar2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313363416994277058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq6TVdaiCW6STXG2nrHuqFVZCY811AeKzZ7yA-HwusRFwjnyBWdhLQTvfzQGFr-Ve6GWJGxlF0ca-fDp3-Gpj9Bb9trbpsZPaPlR3DoWtZUPHMrpVgWLm7bBvp9-SlNm0r4sAkReIsInE/s400/closing_solar2.jpg" /></a> Syoni and Anna demonstrating the simple Solar CooKit technology.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5YZs_f31grimVakkFZJSji_KT2JpeRMeiDYpwi8qmabeSnKn3vp5jeqaTJxDfujMkTvQ_GRMIcPbSR0RcK6qEHtfjDPhhyphenhyphentP4mPHzQnYSATyUSwr-8Qqe7_4ThuiVKrriGi7dnXbTsqE/s1600-h/closing_marco_certificate.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313359315955807266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5YZs_f31grimVakkFZJSji_KT2JpeRMeiDYpwi8qmabeSnKn3vp5jeqaTJxDfujMkTvQ_GRMIcPbSR0RcK6qEHtfjDPhhyphenhyphentP4mPHzQnYSATyUSwr-8Qqe7_4ThuiVKrriGi7dnXbTsqE/s400/closing_marco_certificate.jpg" /></a> Arusha's chief engineer awarding certificates of participation to the members of the BioSand filter training during the final day's cmlosing ceremony.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSZFPMxPdkpBM4TiabD2WufUNVLQzntLWc83Jseyh8FopWLSu0HkJNOJvQCoPWnSbmbrL2tCoPA9HDc-4k1SGwLEntVE9Ug4TNT7OO8o9VNGDhyphenhyphen6CLX4_ofSAFIVHHqqvul2qLo9Gj2w8/s1600-h/closing_group_photo_awwc_sign.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313359310353371522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSZFPMxPdkpBM4TiabD2WufUNVLQzntLWc83Jseyh8FopWLSu0HkJNOJvQCoPWnSbmbrL2tCoPA9HDc-4k1SGwLEntVE9Ug4TNT7OO8o9VNGDhyphenhyphen6CLX4_ofSAFIVHHqqvul2qLo9Gj2w8/s400/closing_group_photo_awwc_sign.jpg" /></a> The training group poses for a picture before parting ways. Most of these participants have made sacrifices with home and work to be here for the five day training. They were glad to have come, exhausted and ready to get back to their normal schedules!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Tt6s6rcP3sM5sP0AqtxwlE3l_UNnkkZGsbRdGEfPiYs72pZT5T5GP2bhAMTR9_kK-M6vbYyOrEX8E68lW2TRxkwLV42hnS2Q0iFx8tDQT1QK1G6IJUvX0vWdh9TTCIDtR4G86eozpQw/s1600-h/awwc_posters2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313359310675609922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Tt6s6rcP3sM5sP0AqtxwlE3l_UNnkkZGsbRdGEfPiYs72pZT5T5GP2bhAMTR9_kK-M6vbYyOrEX8E68lW2TRxkwLV42hnS2Q0iFx8tDQT1QK1G6IJUvX0vWdh9TTCIDtR4G86eozpQw/s400/awwc_posters2.jpg" /></a> The matron of the Arusha chapter of the Tanzanian Girl Guides admires the posters Anna and Syoni received at the end of the African Women and Water Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. These tarpaulin posters with the picture of each participant were hanging in the conference room and at the end of the week the participants, trainers and organizers took marker pens and wrote messages to each other and everyone took their posters home with them. During ASD's follow-up visits these posters were proudly on display in almost every woman's home or office!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnQead1E0vZ7X-ILSH4b2ZS2br2AlYXoTJSvoQT80bC3BflhDEEWlB9ul80_dPs3CB6uU_xNzuP-N6y8S1wLueU7r57Vmswy3YYJ1JsP7tw4xtUKcluBuj32k9hoaBbN3iE5vRjzkJKPs/s1600-h/Syoni_Annas_house.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313359306631949202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnQead1E0vZ7X-ILSH4b2ZS2br2AlYXoTJSvoQT80bC3BflhDEEWlB9ul80_dPs3CB6uU_xNzuP-N6y8S1wLueU7r57Vmswy3YYJ1JsP7tw4xtUKcluBuj32k9hoaBbN3iE5vRjzkJKPs/s400/Syoni_Annas_house.jpg" /></a> Mama Syoni giving me a tour of Anna's garden and talking to me about her other aspirations and project ideas concerning her work as a community nurse and midwife.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHCw0b3BSH6vYCP4mLlZTnXq6RZi_D8Ddzoi1pZiDe905DoEGF0EXijjGV9fR_6VVzrOSYBeCpNJJ2kUH79hZt5Asi2Pu8eaKpWFrR-BFyl6SdJx-rXYFdSPvnVK8YczIpFCBOVvWS5jw/s1600-h/Trench_gardening_Anna.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313359297352409058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHCw0b3BSH6vYCP4mLlZTnXq6RZi_D8Ddzoi1pZiDe905DoEGF0EXijjGV9fR_6VVzrOSYBeCpNJJ2kUH79hZt5Asi2Pu8eaKpWFrR-BFyl6SdJx-rXYFdSPvnVK8YczIpFCBOVvWS5jw/s400/Trench_gardening_Anna.jpg" /></a> Anna Anatoli's yard is an extension of the community work that she is so tirelessly involved with. This is an alternative small scale farming technique she is going to promote to women's groups she works with to encourage household gardening to positively affect nutrition.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div align="center"><strong>Truly amazing work and inspirational living by Anna Anatoli and Syoni Mnzava, the Tanzanian participants of the 2008 African Women and Water Conference!</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872253628655984266.post-12603920809550315032009-02-05T02:29:00.001-08:002009-02-22T07:40:13.882-08:00Uganda Community Based Association for Child Welfare<div align="center">ASD spent a week visiting Solome Mukisa and Matilda Nabukonde, African Women and Water Conference participants, working with Uganda Community Based Association for Child Welfare. These amazing women are initiating programs through their organization to address the needs of Uganda's children, addressing issues ranging from property rights for women to HIV/AIDS. Solome and Matilda returned to Uganda after the African Women and Water Conference with the vision of creating a water program that will address the needs of their target commmunities, starting with grandmothers.</div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZwTbMBF-d-ai3QmPjIdJ0NOkmGlDDg0wfTm_AZIBpw8ZjhsLV383PiaztogkiwC-YT4_eZEIWIgr7z3xCv6x4R_eQBdOhQ-AmnSzCp_5hlTfrxZGUihusxnux8UHkN4zIpgDyL7InhI/s1600-h/UCOBAC+truck.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299366953855587314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZwTbMBF-d-ai3QmPjIdJ0NOkmGlDDg0wfTm_AZIBpw8ZjhsLV383PiaztogkiwC-YT4_eZEIWIgr7z3xCv6x4R_eQBdOhQ-AmnSzCp_5hlTfrxZGUihusxnux8UHkN4zIpgDyL7InhI/s400/UCOBAC+truck.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtwZJ4gaaS_1fCt9RjyLAWD1hlJqaxd03jYoxKrHJd55Y4UJ-iPmXjVt5Zlj4RWNgqMdOKiJBrvNaxOT6Wzgj1LTzL2akUX1AFJurm1Qk3j0TpaGAfRFFIaBM1LbKStjAEBNNdAfgo_BI/s1600-h/oldest+grandma.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299366944601406834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 222px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtwZJ4gaaS_1fCt9RjyLAWD1hlJqaxd03jYoxKrHJd55Y4UJ-iPmXjVt5Zlj4RWNgqMdOKiJBrvNaxOT6Wzgj1LTzL2akUX1AFJurm1Qk3j0TpaGAfRFFIaBM1LbKStjAEBNNdAfgo_BI/s400/oldest+grandma.JPG" border="0" /></a>A grandmother in Mityana District of Uganda who participates in UCOBAC's grandmothers program. She was the first recipient of a rain water harvesting (RWH) system that is part of UCOBAC's implementation of their new water project that will eventually expand to more communities and target schools and health facilities. They are using their knowledge and seed grant from the African Women and Water Conference to construct purpose built surfaces to collect rain water in hopes of easing the burden of the grandchildren that these strong women support.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5oMx2NpCWgyVLr02hfFznyr-HD5nCWvEJoh5-JuqjAbsbhLpcJdecs51atuM8k8E5G0rpzEmGRlV1kwyLWGW4LIzGQBdRNNsXYFeJsyylX1nkrJ84d2PvSB0qv8OCJriDETJy-i9IxjQ/s1600-h/mityana+road.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299366942964337826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5oMx2NpCWgyVLr02hfFznyr-HD5nCWvEJoh5-JuqjAbsbhLpcJdecs51atuM8k8E5G0rpzEmGRlV1kwyLWGW4LIzGQBdRNNsXYFeJsyylX1nkrJ84d2PvSB0qv8OCJriDETJy-i9IxjQ/s400/mityana+road.JPG" border="0" /></a> The road to the village where UCOBAC works with groups of grandmothers is pretty rugged!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpT8JG9d0Fxj_0p1GZ8Z8-u2_hiYKRR8aMgexwJKDaU00V1W4OvMtSZQ6aKg3-yio-DqP0bnI65MCIZooVKLrHDqBhj79uV8VMHMVKBuzEwL5YrRIAE1kM_8AQqliT2hNZJ8ubWsEGHcc/s1600-h/rwh+example.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299366941629627874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpT8JG9d0Fxj_0p1GZ8Z8-u2_hiYKRR8aMgexwJKDaU00V1W4OvMtSZQ6aKg3-yio-DqP0bnI65MCIZooVKLrHDqBhj79uV8VMHMVKBuzEwL5YrRIAE1kM_8AQqliT2hNZJ8ubWsEGHcc/s400/rwh+example.JPG" border="0" /></a> One example of a rain water harvesting storage tank in Mityana District. This home of a community leader is setting an example to members of his village.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgExYKZopQILZ4xNRoUqG9VfGmWig9oOG7uuqaWFgbUZF28msybuwS0-1xnKrz6lz1TfaZp1opKLl1yoHkZIL_5118ygJSdzdtG0mR4l6iF_5M7Vl6y6e4g-kHIlyCRZQg1fmAik9gcqS4/s1600-h/metal+tank.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299366940818053202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgExYKZopQILZ4xNRoUqG9VfGmWig9oOG7uuqaWFgbUZF28msybuwS0-1xnKrz6lz1TfaZp1opKLl1yoHkZIL_5118ygJSdzdtG0mR4l6iF_5M7Vl6y6e4g-kHIlyCRZQg1fmAik9gcqS4/s400/metal+tank.JPG" border="0" /></a> These metal water storage tanks are typical, yet uncommon (probably due to the cost), in Uganda. This little boy brings his laundry close to the water source to do his washing.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5zT_VkfZPYWN7K1YUCoRJz_GDSxq77Xc7iEfo-4YXQEPlRHEUFqDhTAxDIKe9RABlaft8A416GCNixS_dGjfKgQJ46_ZsNyW1abJ98t4NneX5l6wQNyQjrGE_AydQjLWrHL_66nLHbqs/s1600-h/little_man.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299364734441596258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5zT_VkfZPYWN7K1YUCoRJz_GDSxq77Xc7iEfo-4YXQEPlRHEUFqDhTAxDIKe9RABlaft8A416GCNixS_dGjfKgQJ46_ZsNyW1abJ98t4NneX5l6wQNyQjrGE_AydQjLWrHL_66nLHbqs/s400/little_man.jpg" border="0" /></a> The faces of the grandchildren of Mityana District...<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6JmhQsXSF6VTAeNh14uF1D3z3WcRZeiF6shKEwpQEUrRwFN5uDjzaAzHomwJ-ikkgR0X6k1vrBUCA_TezA3RWg_HcuOo7-BlHMKTONB5JC_I_ehGr3c5P2HQWlVihoUwGvYmgr17tdQY/s1600-h/skin+problems.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299364736605902178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6JmhQsXSF6VTAeNh14uF1D3z3WcRZeiF6shKEwpQEUrRwFN5uDjzaAzHomwJ-ikkgR0X6k1vrBUCA_TezA3RWg_HcuOo7-BlHMKTONB5JC_I_ehGr3c5P2HQWlVihoUwGvYmgr17tdQY/s400/skin+problems.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkVHBaCVSXonBkZyOiCxz4chI1im-PQo75NYE138pOmCIpG_YcxM_3fcxDXTBuJB8MNlqg5F4YCtZgowUzttZr-cV_xPJk5Wy_vqTwaG4Wo45xsq3H6E-479DqegSTH9LxGcvdnlFSR4Q/s1600-h/little+girl.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299364731527995938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkVHBaCVSXonBkZyOiCxz4chI1im-PQo75NYE138pOmCIpG_YcxM_3fcxDXTBuJB8MNlqg5F4YCtZgowUzttZr-cV_xPJk5Wy_vqTwaG4Wo45xsq3H6E-479DqegSTH9LxGcvdnlFSR4Q/s400/little+girl.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSTDLVtOWi0UkodW-zX8EFqT9CGCo0M9jZLtLE08b53gK_u19ZRvOfELktII4dyxtx4Wr_T6XKEj9Fe-jWH8FIKpDng-UzzdoKc4bARVg1nk03FZXayzARtgr8KW8nGWUpy9hQjLjC-s/s1600-h/Elvis.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299364733410790626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSTDLVtOWi0UkodW-zX8EFqT9CGCo0M9jZLtLE08b53gK_u19ZRvOfELktII4dyxtx4Wr_T6XKEj9Fe-jWH8FIKpDng-UzzdoKc4bARVg1nk03FZXayzARtgr8KW8nGWUpy9hQjLjC-s/s400/Elvis.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEID0AWg_tPUFGZnzHmq9BVds7zMY6yST1sUm73V-4YHw2LPos0u3-LH1gfGNPRh3OeUJtZE8R5upEUNB0JHG3D2rmtX4uJW7CXtBKBRQ2NyGRNYmp8RE0trKE12AIASMbdkpg6c_wWdw/s1600-h/grandchildren+helping.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299364732866509202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 386px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEID0AWg_tPUFGZnzHmq9BVds7zMY6yST1sUm73V-4YHw2LPos0u3-LH1gfGNPRh3OeUJtZE8R5upEUNB0JHG3D2rmtX4uJW7CXtBKBRQ2NyGRNYmp8RE0trKE12AIASMbdkpg6c_wWdw/s400/grandchildren+helping.JPG" border="0" /></a> These children don’t have a carefree-videogame playing existence like so many of their peers in the more developed 1st world. They fetch water and firewood for cooking, help to take care of their younger siblings and carry out household chores that their weak grandparents are unable to do alone.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglGEo3sHGIxhKYX4lMBkYFc5tPm3icN6zHQWyRRsVEQ45ytr1SV3odk63iarqMzDwyoQ9hOf_QHYs5aVepkZFXMzMIOzzYDPhYtrEQWblDnqcAiTuyi-JBDDHossjkvQs4p7JWyo78uG4/s1600-h/ready+to+work.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299341346565885138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglGEo3sHGIxhKYX4lMBkYFc5tPm3icN6zHQWyRRsVEQ45ytr1SV3odk63iarqMzDwyoQ9hOf_QHYs5aVepkZFXMzMIOzzYDPhYtrEQWblDnqcAiTuyi-JBDDHossjkvQs4p7JWyo78uG4/s400/ready+to+work.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0O-_EkgAfDuQi3A_dQ38_NecZRMLWkUiO9ObBasN9GHOlnDd5yjihSMU0uGxmYmusHQh4hAwNItidwszkRltKf_XEWveZoD7x8QwxIY59VRaNrK-o1e1fHk9O0c6XtgIN_6wWW6Sblws/s1600-h/drinking+from+the+source.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299341343689252754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0O-_EkgAfDuQi3A_dQ38_NecZRMLWkUiO9ObBasN9GHOlnDd5yjihSMU0uGxmYmusHQh4hAwNItidwszkRltKf_XEWveZoD7x8QwxIY59VRaNrK-o1e1fHk9O0c6XtgIN_6wWW6Sblws/s400/drinking+from+the+source.JPG" border="0" /></a> This is Grace and she makes two trips a day to this water source to carry water a kilometer uphill to her family. She gets a drink of water using a leaf fashioned into a cup before starting her journey back. This unprotected water source was tested and was confirmed to have high counts of E. Coli, an indication that there can been recent fecal contamination.<br /><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCuC79I6q8YHcfcvR34SmpBy7dFBRpO1JlC0Krh3Vy_OrJBOlhI_wVoF7_VLpwj9At9mWG9_IYL37nc_VyH10Qj0BYn4O84UViZi5j8cZlzR79u5gBd0J9mrNWbI-ShBzLKtnCuJTtlBs/s1600-h/Mityana_PML.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299341342018483026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCuC79I6q8YHcfcvR34SmpBy7dFBRpO1JlC0Krh3Vy_OrJBOlhI_wVoF7_VLpwj9At9mWG9_IYL37nc_VyH10Qj0BYn4O84UViZi5j8cZlzR79u5gBd0J9mrNWbI-ShBzLKtnCuJTtlBs/s400/Mityana_PML.jpg" border="0" /></a>Collecting a water sample to be tested using the Portable Microbiology Laboratory, designed by California State University, Sacramento microbiologist, Dr. Robert Metcalf.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj130L7OQQN6ZZz-MpMZThX-coYfjJedXgfc5p5sXHRfeEkwDzOW1mRTtK4pjBQdYJ5DUiVLJopWAmI_xOgS9xWMOzIZI_3DSNse4Rpfkgt7Dpkpf5PwMWVmSa8IMAjgP48N2joUcK0Q5M/s1600-h/site2_water_source.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299341337410724706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj130L7OQQN6ZZz-MpMZThX-coYfjJedXgfc5p5sXHRfeEkwDzOW1mRTtK4pjBQdYJ5DUiVLJopWAmI_xOgS9xWMOzIZI_3DSNse4Rpfkgt7Dpkpf5PwMWVmSa8IMAjgP48N2joUcK0Q5M/s400/site2_water_source.jpg" border="0" /></a> Young girls collecting water for a source that has been improved to provide some protection from contamination. When tested it was shown to have better water quality than the water source shown above where Grace collects her family’s water.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVKuVmbWe735o0e2qpCQe7HX5zxnroccik8HbO-ktImMtbWDGpEo1kC9o-LrTQaa5anSlx1KYnk-DNtTzEwHVHbB2vxCykYZcq86L3ztQsnTL3u4bZxenWmBF_pM2xaKtuFzReXfkH96M/s1600-h/carrying_water2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299341336140683154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVKuVmbWe735o0e2qpCQe7HX5zxnroccik8HbO-ktImMtbWDGpEo1kC9o-LrTQaa5anSlx1KYnk-DNtTzEwHVHbB2vxCykYZcq86L3ztQsnTL3u4bZxenWmBF_pM2xaKtuFzReXfkH96M/s400/carrying_water2.jpg" border="0" /></a> The morning chore of walking for water.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFY0qgfS0TAIf_o1qOIjKBu4iV4_gw-yBSUoGOPAu6MpJLbIMVsKtlvyIO0peqB5eBj1WZtSbFQm4oVxjIhsD8uw_Snt-FEKrSfyLcOIn6KL7cb0TcCiovNC6V5pSnxLO6qujwEcjtDY/s1600-h/carrying+wood.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299339920382120738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFY0qgfS0TAIf_o1qOIjKBu4iV4_gw-yBSUoGOPAu6MpJLbIMVsKtlvyIO0peqB5eBj1WZtSbFQm4oVxjIhsD8uw_Snt-FEKrSfyLcOIn6KL7cb0TcCiovNC6V5pSnxLO6qujwEcjtDY/s400/carrying+wood.JPG" border="0" /></a> The grandmothers and grandchildren carrying supplies brought by UCOBAC to construct surfaces for rain water harvesting.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVI2Hl0gudXXLyPsQENkJN2Z-qW3BYk4OqqWjbbEb4HlytvyqkTlwqb5TDs3VlFvmPg3pPzmAqni1uIGwbk41RD34b7bzo9xDAbk9T0t3D4cLbBvaZqrRc18xn0cF16TAvLQXX3fcZNnY/s1600-h/house1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299339922028186402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVI2Hl0gudXXLyPsQENkJN2Z-qW3BYk4OqqWjbbEb4HlytvyqkTlwqb5TDs3VlFvmPg3pPzmAqni1uIGwbk41RD34b7bzo9xDAbk9T0t3D4cLbBvaZqrRc18xn0cF16TAvLQXX3fcZNnY/s400/house1.JPG" border="0" /></a>Construction of UCOBAC’s first purpose built surface for collecting rain water.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiunQCF9qT2pTmmNOp2mQAZH6X3iMmHobd1gMPg7lTBp7IfxYct7FSyVJSvJMBXNvM3y31UjIiSa5XJrwO21WYFGZqmZAaMtLmWfCvRFBSvhwOiNbCQOyJ7Axac-L9LxRvoytcPQmovz8o/s1600-h/girl_tippytap3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299339917986832594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiunQCF9qT2pTmmNOp2mQAZH6X3iMmHobd1gMPg7lTBp7IfxYct7FSyVJSvJMBXNvM3y31UjIiSa5XJrwO21WYFGZqmZAaMtLmWfCvRFBSvhwOiNbCQOyJ7Axac-L9LxRvoytcPQmovz8o/s400/girl_tippytap3.jpg" border="0" /></a> Children learning how to use the newly introduced Tippy Tap to wash their hands. It was placed near the latrines and the kitchen to encourage the children to wash their hands at these two critical times, after using the latrine and before preparing food.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijypLnnV8AC3Vyr_ACN2HwVvzXgppH-NpVZMu1zuG9rdvJQY_SevVddQFb61D0DMlsJWnKhj6ZGJknLNufLcVznDfExj8fXurfDgr2jz-eSKeeZpnAta3R49KXqA_UbehJFV78_9LQMH8/s1600-h/Ben+and+group+2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299339917288973362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijypLnnV8AC3Vyr_ACN2HwVvzXgppH-NpVZMu1zuG9rdvJQY_SevVddQFb61D0DMlsJWnKhj6ZGJknLNufLcVznDfExj8fXurfDgr2jz-eSKeeZpnAta3R49KXqA_UbehJFV78_9LQMH8/s400/Ben+and+group+2.JPG" border="0" /></a> Benard, UCOBAC’s regional staff gives an introduction to the grandmothers and their grandchildren about the rain water harvesting project.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhCDM88kXHkII4fV3Zn1wzv6t1cf1x67u4XTdwbq56agL56_ZjJhD73NgAVdpChGkwFkKb1yMGEW0TUnZGq3DyXw8Ah7roHKjaPR7eCwgLcb1zI7BoUA2oXYJThqwRzFG4YJr9DfPcT4I/s1600-h/alice+carrying+tank.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299339917174057858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhCDM88kXHkII4fV3Zn1wzv6t1cf1x67u4XTdwbq56agL56_ZjJhD73NgAVdpChGkwFkKb1yMGEW0TUnZGq3DyXw8Ah7roHKjaPR7eCwgLcb1zI7BoUA2oXYJThqwRzFG4YJr9DfPcT4I/s400/alice+carrying+tank.JPG" border="0" /></a>Alice, a CORP member of UCOBAC carries a 200 liter plastic water storage tank to the site of the second of 10 homes to be the first recipients of the new rain water harvesting project. UCOBAC has a unique and effective strategy for their organizational structure. At the community level they have CORP (community own resource person) leaders, selected by the community who are in charge of a so-called solidarity group of 4 homesteads and oversee the implementation of UCOBAC’s programs.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmP3vnZ9DskQoYE-5OwF5iX5phXkX0P88x9-gRV_2nXqORWrvn1bOUcc-oYyI3rHq072bNXwysHegiIFJAORADIeNYSCheTsHoLNyWRKgOwTdWxx5ECq4yDLWEKWC2HQxQ6MOvb3EpAPs/s1600-h/digging+for+posts.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299325336561079714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmP3vnZ9DskQoYE-5OwF5iX5phXkX0P88x9-gRV_2nXqORWrvn1bOUcc-oYyI3rHq072bNXwysHegiIFJAORADIeNYSCheTsHoLNyWRKgOwTdWxx5ECq4yDLWEKWC2HQxQ6MOvb3EpAPs/s400/digging+for+posts.JPG" border="0" /></a> The grandmothers working hard to place the four posts that will support a simple iron sheet to create a surface where rain water can be collected easily.</div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ4SaORjbTPQ6uFESvKzHLTWIcnWrFI2IdsbtcrQmBsjn7IhV7M5xn7xq2yDx5twhqWpRe73Lo6JA46w7DwnJElnRFRrE6myXBGOMbsPEe23Ai4o8VUfA6BAaJDI04XVKF1zClCToCloE/s1600-h/house+2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299325335635680850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ4SaORjbTPQ6uFESvKzHLTWIcnWrFI2IdsbtcrQmBsjn7IhV7M5xn7xq2yDx5twhqWpRe73Lo6JA46w7DwnJElnRFRrE6myXBGOMbsPEe23Ai4o8VUfA6BAaJDI04XVKF1zClCToCloE/s400/house+2.JPG" border="0" /></a> Matilda, one of UCOBAC’s program leaders, and participant at the African Women and Water Conference, teaching the community members about the need to have correct placement of gutters in order to ensure a rain water catchment system is as efficient as possible.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmDWR4uBYB9BpXHVjNtZ2FA18xadkwpjklFIhKCPVgYPrXNo_r-XEqbStlZ3-1Q8EsUuTpcGXfFJFz4stgIjTU5uGyEmbcGUYZaDFO7UcclYb1B3OEGt-5fkFcnFMzBb3eYF1PuRqhRY/s1600-h/rwh+improv.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299325333761622802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmDWR4uBYB9BpXHVjNtZ2FA18xadkwpjklFIhKCPVgYPrXNo_r-XEqbStlZ3-1Q8EsUuTpcGXfFJFz4stgIjTU5uGyEmbcGUYZaDFO7UcclYb1B3OEGt-5fkFcnFMzBb3eYF1PuRqhRY/s400/rwh+improv.JPG" border="0" /></a> The village chief showing us an example of how the community is already harvesting rainwater for use watering the small garden that borders this house.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_unF_Hg6bNlUz5Bb4rWJar1E_pv3i4Rs0UOQdR2OgHVx7n9CCUhWu1QISzux0nk0leSMEvPrneSlZelmYLoXZ-tBaSSb6COUVvpJ34fJlpl8MOlCifbCWTVp-1vhYFB5rrf0HnIcrEkU/s1600-h/rwh+finished.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299325336152640450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_unF_Hg6bNlUz5Bb4rWJar1E_pv3i4Rs0UOQdR2OgHVx7n9CCUhWu1QISzux0nk0leSMEvPrneSlZelmYLoXZ-tBaSSb6COUVvpJ34fJlpl8MOlCifbCWTVp-1vhYFB5rrf0HnIcrEkU/s400/rwh+finished.JPG" border="0" /></a>The improvised finishing touches of a purpose built rain water harvesting structure. They will replace this gutter with the hollowed out truck of a banana tree.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUkvoQl1hpjMBm1JvXUZWfjkRTJZQAXCOW2hge7Cezmm209UvjckCUS4FTl4q6DiJeABhvj6Xdz3g_FqDH5UqfLVC3SBUEWJtpwxs_QCY81Xi1LLjPGILeJtG4168bGZ2AkUcHa8S3dow/s1600-h/RWH_thatch2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299325329215750274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUkvoQl1hpjMBm1JvXUZWfjkRTJZQAXCOW2hge7Cezmm209UvjckCUS4FTl4q6DiJeABhvj6Xdz3g_FqDH5UqfLVC3SBUEWJtpwxs_QCY81Xi1LLjPGILeJtG4168bGZ2AkUcHa8S3dow/s400/RWH_thatch2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Matilda teaching the grandmothers that even a thatched roof building can be used as a surface to collect rain water.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEdfpFKcS0BnXwISe3IFcXokXnRSCHALLP6SECyCD2rxAy9Bf7S4TZHeqZHWmPnBMvJztErBnDI1_a8Pl473thOxJJkxwHyOkwPGh9gwfLE0lfVkRh0al-ChFE28Ypw1wX1l6lZK7Ffw/s1600-h/angel+face.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299277920589605218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEdfpFKcS0BnXwISe3IFcXokXnRSCHALLP6SECyCD2rxAy9Bf7S4TZHeqZHWmPnBMvJztErBnDI1_a8Pl473thOxJJkxwHyOkwPGh9gwfLE0lfVkRh0al-ChFE28Ypw1wX1l6lZK7Ffw/s400/angel+face.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogRc4uw6fAssqhtSABc2FpKxJTy5xXlVplCTqJhtRTFx6ZhjTluP5vUqh9CFgMVThHeXpMkR-REaaXqyU40DkRdFORAtbZjJmJ9h1B7pcqv3dNCDEnBKcP5E9O7hWXpIaegM0CxByfvI/s1600-h/group+2+awwc+photo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299277921865412962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogRc4uw6fAssqhtSABc2FpKxJTy5xXlVplCTqJhtRTFx6ZhjTluP5vUqh9CFgMVThHeXpMkR-REaaXqyU40DkRdFORAtbZjJmJ9h1B7pcqv3dNCDEnBKcP5E9O7hWXpIaegM0CxByfvI/s400/group+2+awwc+photo.jpg" border="0" /></a> The second group of grandmothers who received an introduction to rain water harvesting and awareness on good practices of water, sanitation and hygiene during Mariah’s site visit with UCOBAC.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUx1UU8ComYdMlSyQcemxBfuQagwdY5WphYjWFO_kDgVXnHUh19bHTrQHGDq0gVvRIEYTq6SkLeddDYH0lUGK9t033QZdgF72cYl8nmJ9GkQ1oeAo6QszS8TZf10BIvRHd7rjbUQw81BA/s1600-h/group+1+awwc+photo.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299277923516194242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUx1UU8ComYdMlSyQcemxBfuQagwdY5WphYjWFO_kDgVXnHUh19bHTrQHGDq0gVvRIEYTq6SkLeddDYH0lUGK9t033QZdgF72cYl8nmJ9GkQ1oeAo6QszS8TZf10BIvRHd7rjbUQw81BA/s400/group+1+awwc+photo.JPG" border="0" /></a> The first group of grandmothers poses for a group picture after the construction of purpose built rain water harvesting surfaces at two of their members’ homes.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyPTa5Mt6iSYtB-acweyMfhcOKbK-ru1pj989YaLLP_mW0pyHAb81jRZDVdLPl_pAvnF8_a1uLTAgXxF6TTwCTDcwK9HDv5g8fKiVQlJx00KYscopnb8lL0lXU1SsC02_cdiwhJI3N_8/s1600-h/UCOBAC_new_building.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299277919204630946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyPTa5Mt6iSYtB-acweyMfhcOKbK-ru1pj989YaLLP_mW0pyHAb81jRZDVdLPl_pAvnF8_a1uLTAgXxF6TTwCTDcwK9HDv5g8fKiVQlJx00KYscopnb8lL0lXU1SsC02_cdiwhJI3N_8/s400/UCOBAC_new_building.jpg" border="0" /></a> Solome Mukisa and Matilde Nabukonde stand in the yard of their soon to be finished UCOBAC Secretariat offices and care center which will serve the needs of women, children and people living with HIV/AIDS from the nearby slum community.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho-_s028-DCvf2Ct6MdwNP4svegEG5a4JVdeHo1K_BOf_c7u0jVdJUdqWJDXw9qXyaylmQypJwxEtNCl9W5VQB3xMRu3iSMQY6yu2l2kPBR0xwokRBKfFpgPtsZf7mdMUUdGHGiYmUYJg/s1600-h/seed+grant.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299277917662881570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho-_s028-DCvf2Ct6MdwNP4svegEG5a4JVdeHo1K_BOf_c7u0jVdJUdqWJDXw9qXyaylmQypJwxEtNCl9W5VQB3xMRu3iSMQY6yu2l2kPBR0xwokRBKfFpgPtsZf7mdMUUdGHGiYmUYJg/s400/seed+grant.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Solome and Matilda receive their seed grant money from the African Women and Water Conference after completing a proposal and participating in the online forum, Peer Water Exchange. Though this well-established and successful organization is used to receiving larger sums of money for project implementation, they express firmly that “there is no small money; any money used to affect the life of a person or community in a positive way is important.” </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872253628655984266.post-9828185663600495222009-02-05T01:11:00.000-08:002009-02-22T07:14:35.435-08:00Mukono Women's AIDS Task Force<div align="center">ASD travelled to Uganda in January to follow up with Namulondo Sarah Asumini and the organizationn she has established, Mukono Women's AIDS Task Force.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiMZir6G6nvrPjvtY3aKa7XAmwQ7hbP5unEcXEpocBPfebPk1SXzpcMTWJBA-XDY68Ss8-ozFq6XENtpfDceL3XKp6o27WI0Du2kAFqWkvxtjNWUfOxYoTrnZwsdsuGu4Zqy05TCvRjQ4/s1600-h/nile+mariah+sarah.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299249567222257698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiMZir6G6nvrPjvtY3aKa7XAmwQ7hbP5unEcXEpocBPfebPk1SXzpcMTWJBA-XDY68Ss8-ozFq6XENtpfDceL3XKp6o27WI0Du2kAFqWkvxtjNWUfOxYoTrnZwsdsuGu4Zqy05TCvRjQ4/s400/nile+mariah+sarah.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a> Sarah Namulondo and Mariah at the source of this River Nile in Jinja, Uganda. This river travels 4,000 miles, taking three months for one drop of water to reach Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea. Amazing to stand on the banks of this river, which nurtures this region’s fertile rolling hills and reflect on the places we had visited in the past three days (as close as 40 km away) where the people are struggling to find access to water.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuSQdbmTuBWrEpY9S7__OPI5BMoxDKpw-_gkBiuJUnDxwFhbwOMWJ8Qsum9QQiN0GlI6360Y4g10RsnlxyvBheqm_B2TfpaXZAPAjAHyM8deSYY57T_C1TOTCaxljG6JYx5dDzHXy6ssQ/s1600-h/DeliveryMan_condoms.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299249561320229698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuSQdbmTuBWrEpY9S7__OPI5BMoxDKpw-_gkBiuJUnDxwFhbwOMWJ8Qsum9QQiN0GlI6360Y4g10RsnlxyvBheqm_B2TfpaXZAPAjAHyM8deSYY57T_C1TOTCaxljG6JYx5dDzHXy6ssQ/s400/DeliveryMan_condoms.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a> The boda boda (local name for motorcycle) driver goes away from delivering snacks to our workshop with not only his earnings but a bag full of condoms. MWATF does outreach with many different community groups on HIV/AIDS, from mother’s groups to market vendors and public transportation drivers. Sarah doesn’t waste any opportunities to teach the community about protecting themselves and their families against HIV.</p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYz20-ZwwY9Hu7on0Gv77IAeyD6m5EYhKvyB4cGDk47evFUPsjvDgQK0-0VZthtKXhJGBNWRdcqQYgel2fE6jAwWeMM5_efVV8z-JAFd_bo70CxP1_1lZs045_EbHzKp8bVJtVRdP74Os/s1600-h/PLWHAs_workshop_group.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299247109838314130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYz20-ZwwY9Hu7on0Gv77IAeyD6m5EYhKvyB4cGDk47evFUPsjvDgQK0-0VZthtKXhJGBNWRdcqQYgel2fE6jAwWeMM5_efVV8z-JAFd_bo70CxP1_1lZs045_EbHzKp8bVJtVRdP74Os/s400/PLWHAs_workshop_group.jpg" border="0" /></a> The participants of MWATF’s training on HIV/AIDS, water testing with the Portable Microbiology Laboratory and WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) education.</div><div align="center"><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSP8_-xWgJCduN2FF6LZ_KBoRF7ItepksSlnfYLXAeAdgWrkCQD6YujoRMf3nvnoewoVtqj-nBBEIpXB3V41M3_BycAuE7hY8Qnz2D8bAb2bVW9VJ9P49K_JAsAKWH-GUeqBcOs3rsdc8/s1600-h/PLWHAs_workshop_PML.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299247111499980258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSP8_-xWgJCduN2FF6LZ_KBoRF7ItepksSlnfYLXAeAdgWrkCQD6YujoRMf3nvnoewoVtqj-nBBEIpXB3V41M3_BycAuE7hY8Qnz2D8bAb2bVW9VJ9P49K_JAsAKWH-GUeqBcOs3rsdc8/s400/PLWHAs_workshop_PML.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sarah demonstrating how to use the Portable Microbiology Laboratory water testing kit.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg9A4k3kfxmZzBYYyJizfC2MGpRq2otco6GDhGz21LEi-7Arj8so-cCXeek94A43aPTIwEjB0GkYU9RhAHh5OUyigA7kllxVwKRCxvT4FE61-2HhoAFRBOuqanMG6y9mb-vrwE_AsV3Lc/s1600-h/PLWHAs_workshop4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299247108603827362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg9A4k3kfxmZzBYYyJizfC2MGpRq2otco6GDhGz21LEi-7Arj8so-cCXeek94A43aPTIwEjB0GkYU9RhAHh5OUyigA7kllxVwKRCxvT4FE61-2HhoAFRBOuqanMG6y9mb-vrwE_AsV3Lc/s400/PLWHAs_workshop4.jpg" border="0" /></a> Members of MWATF assist in the water testing training.</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65s8XinzBbP5o-rRotzWZceLkxd7A5Q9RxXkUv6ufU3JTA6giA0deo-Wa9yWrnYptCYVCm7auYPP32r05RImH477tbiDkofmBILbuDGp-SY6qdO1xEDXf8V5_nUWicTKj2o1WLYocU-E/s1600-h/MWATF_offices.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299247109570163106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65s8XinzBbP5o-rRotzWZceLkxd7A5Q9RxXkUv6ufU3JTA6giA0deo-Wa9yWrnYptCYVCm7auYPP32r05RImH477tbiDkofmBILbuDGp-SY6qdO1xEDXf8V5_nUWicTKj2o1WLYocU-E/s400/MWATF_offices.jpg" border="0" /></a> The humble office of Mukono Women’s AIDS Task Force, with Mr. Okullu, program coordinator, Sarah Namulondo Asumini, founding director, and Annette, office volunteer staff.</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj87Wq5RZx5XbBbuPUOxW81XBpoOBvdnhE5V2uLs8Rm6VoEFdaVJtXwcFxEI2U2HXbWHSxTjZTEzXEZOjnroDZOgBMzvlWR04d0S32s8-LW5LEWGVsPg0gNVZ9sBWZV-YTfUpeIGarn5Q4/s1600-h/Waiting_for_water.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299247105705704098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj87Wq5RZx5XbBbuPUOxW81XBpoOBvdnhE5V2uLs8Rm6VoEFdaVJtXwcFxEI2U2HXbWHSxTjZTEzXEZOjnroDZOgBMzvlWR04d0S32s8-LW5LEWGVsPg0gNVZ9sBWZV-YTfUpeIGarn5Q4/s400/Waiting_for_water.jpg" border="0" /></a> The queue for collecting water from a government water station in Mukono. Each 20 liter jerrican costs 100 Ugandan shillings (or $0.05).</div><div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivZsPWCGAWS2_NolshsfFjm8sNJbgBLb9wSe3w2GbGLSvYbWQhNz2HDE3xXAq4GYOiYIc3-T7fiT8VDlE_7b-ly4qsnZ1g4ctWuRDkr-2Z-Lc2DJzQmSrNvhmdg-9FMUzbWGpeabTBf50/s1600-h/Water_transport.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299243250106790594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivZsPWCGAWS2_NolshsfFjm8sNJbgBLb9wSe3w2GbGLSvYbWQhNz2HDE3xXAq4GYOiYIc3-T7fiT8VDlE_7b-ly4qsnZ1g4ctWuRDkr-2Z-Lc2DJzQmSrNvhmdg-9FMUzbWGpeabTBf50/s400/Water_transport.jpg" border="0" /></a>A common mode of transportation for water in Africa is the bicycle<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSVv72v5-GDHioyT0Y3kHLzoc7yOolQvdnxg4MUOKOOs0CfQ6khSCUsPQSJIYaD4E3ZVJj-aprca9mqjiqa4fMiLBb3e4Wf_FOmtrqXu7xTvXggmWC6jetdgiIMoPySAxHPlrZwPzNDBc/s1600-h/Salama_school.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299243245860918882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSVv72v5-GDHioyT0Y3kHLzoc7yOolQvdnxg4MUOKOOs0CfQ6khSCUsPQSJIYaD4E3ZVJj-aprca9mqjiqa4fMiLBb3e4Wf_FOmtrqXu7xTvXggmWC6jetdgiIMoPySAxHPlrZwPzNDBc/s400/Salama_school.jpg" border="0" /></a> Washing clothes and collecting water on the grounds of a school outside of Mukono town, Uganda. The Salama School for the Blind is a boarding school which supports 60 blind children who would otherwise not have the opportunity for such specialized education. They were recently provided with a project that sealed and protected a nearby spring, pumps the water 2 kilometers uphill to the school grounds, and has a treatment and water storage system.</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTd-WC-GDpBu168hTMA42UbKy9_dvtO1Yal8i15OpzlPXmX6m7zySjG7o1MBjcrdC76hx1Y79WCOD5ysSIs96UE6VPjXuVaAyjJ9XvBCotR_3hYo9jeaNQRf7M1H5NTKLJvgQbN0Es7aA/s1600-h/FoundationCracks_RWHTank.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299243242488460306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTd-WC-GDpBu168hTMA42UbKy9_dvtO1Yal8i15OpzlPXmX6m7zySjG7o1MBjcrdC76hx1Y79WCOD5ysSIs96UE6VPjXuVaAyjJ9XvBCotR_3hYo9jeaNQRf7M1H5NTKLJvgQbN0Es7aA/s400/FoundationCracks_RWHTank.jpg" border="0" /></a> A poorly planned and constructed base for this 5000 liter water storage tank.</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSJi-pWj9Z29vQmCp3B5f8rxolEliFsKS4JxAjTukfWW8D4ZbQTVDXIy_d2qtNByJCBzwPwtirURkjYSqZ0QNIHxcCoqnnHCPjxcLHX2bKtMjJMj6Bn4EWTyRKKu96UyHzkRa8m3zQG7I/s1600-h/Boy_water.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299243242325565666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSJi-pWj9Z29vQmCp3B5f8rxolEliFsKS4JxAjTukfWW8D4ZbQTVDXIy_d2qtNByJCBzwPwtirURkjYSqZ0QNIHxcCoqnnHCPjxcLHX2bKtMjJMj6Bn4EWTyRKKu96UyHzkRa8m3zQG7I/s400/Boy_water.jpg" border="0" /></a> This borehole on the Salama School for the Blind grounds is unreliable for its water availability but community members still come here in hopes that that day they will at least a little water to fill their containers.</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0JM2z2uwZTyGQTYPgOHCNnH5AqYaMMjvzUIfCYVZ8BA2evhE0sDSiroH7a1WazAhsf3VKS8nHCj22rsz4bQNIIBNacLqb-8u2EtW96i9WlmvH701GzCnPNSe0J_6CPvtIgZrDuqrsMZM/s1600-h/Salama_school2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299243240559204082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0JM2z2uwZTyGQTYPgOHCNnH5AqYaMMjvzUIfCYVZ8BA2evhE0sDSiroH7a1WazAhsf3VKS8nHCj22rsz4bQNIIBNacLqb-8u2EtW96i9WlmvH701GzCnPNSe0J_6CPvtIgZrDuqrsMZM/s400/Salama_school2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Air pollution from burning trash and a non-functioning water pump-challenges of an African rural school.</div><div><br /><br /><div><u><span style="color:#0000ff;"></span></u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgABMMoT06hJdM7hNH1unh7wkKXZI97Az-2E-EaBzYXcoQCs_tNaEG8zaZasEuURW2tSmAo04XL9otGRwYejxi_gvffMoxh1YWksluyAOZIBPdY6miSUYmfoWGWRv1wqC0vY9Xj8KJxgJ0/s1600-h/Rakai_RWH_alternative4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299242123612359122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgABMMoT06hJdM7hNH1unh7wkKXZI97Az-2E-EaBzYXcoQCs_tNaEG8zaZasEuURW2tSmAo04XL9otGRwYejxi_gvffMoxh1YWksluyAOZIBPdY6miSUYmfoWGWRv1wqC0vY9Xj8KJxgJ0/s400/Rakai_RWH_alternative4.jpg" border="0" /></a> MWATF supporter and legal counselor, James Mulila, washing his hand with water that was drawn from this household’s unique water storage structure. This picture was taken during a site visit in the arid Rakai District, three hours drive southwest of Kampala.</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS5WDTYczuUFkt3pb-SqAn_D3yaLAyseJuGYvbwx26g9U1nJtPHIsH3vOdbb78d4CYdC-8EZqb3LdpZCmUmqbALKqTyhDTb2fzO4YSOfMCf2u6unuZ9BMNswOaQcJf9UIM8LPYR7sW8pU/s1600-h/Rakai_RWH_alternative2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299242124759261234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS5WDTYczuUFkt3pb-SqAn_D3yaLAyseJuGYvbwx26g9U1nJtPHIsH3vOdbb78d4CYdC-8EZqb3LdpZCmUmqbALKqTyhDTb2fzO4YSOfMCf2u6unuZ9BMNswOaQcJf9UIM8LPYR7sW8pU/s400/Rakai_RWH_alternative2.jpg" border="0" /></a> The storage area is simply a dug hole lined with plastic sheeting and covered by brick structure (see picture below).</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyvHo7HyACqVz6XnXu06qIRZeV29RCJF-uYN7GyDut5y3hpYPKxjm7Q5IpoCgZZl_OaXRRqps7-xDwBOkiYe66CqoIk-3qRKz3hPo1nBcdqdLd9OQGhyQTbHr1VXo-qpRcgRq8ecAAaSE/s1600-h/Rakai_RWH_alternative.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299242121795650434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyvHo7HyACqVz6XnXu06qIRZeV29RCJF-uYN7GyDut5y3hpYPKxjm7Q5IpoCgZZl_OaXRRqps7-xDwBOkiYe66CqoIk-3qRKz3hPo1nBcdqdLd9OQGhyQTbHr1VXo-qpRcgRq8ecAAaSE/s400/Rakai_RWH_alternative.jpg" border="0" /></a> It stores approximately 10,000 liters of water and is a creative solution to the challenge of not being able to afford a plastic tank or materials for the construction of a Ferro cement tank.</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIW-vxfqQpgsT7Ee41Es-EnV5zGPaGuarRl5nPAzbsviPJ2O-Qh2oQxXjekcuKuhhscBAmqzpsmdOHVaX7kf5wvrARx16LoCC0c7efFGXsJl8cICUWB7Nn3HLcuRoTAP3eblCXRVDH36s/s1600-h/Rakai_boy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299242119286839170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIW-vxfqQpgsT7Ee41Es-EnV5zGPaGuarRl5nPAzbsviPJ2O-Qh2oQxXjekcuKuhhscBAmqzpsmdOHVaX7kf5wvrARx16LoCC0c7efFGXsJl8cICUWB7Nn3HLcuRoTAP3eblCXRVDH36s/s400/Rakai_boy.jpg" border="0" /></a> Walking to water...</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpjJNzkkyii-2jvHkeu8LjOXpK-UNw5WT3xZhuI0MKyxJJcw7sMDZHEcUmM4-2tZdldLgdyvMYN7I27rQUGh2z4OmV6dcImPYem1we98n7xgPyZmCnVSvrAnElF-vAIKIa8lca_c9Tcp8/s1600-h/Parade.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299242118800992658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpjJNzkkyii-2jvHkeu8LjOXpK-UNw5WT3xZhuI0MKyxJJcw7sMDZHEcUmM4-2tZdldLgdyvMYN7I27rQUGh2z4OmV6dcImPYem1we98n7xgPyZmCnVSvrAnElF-vAIKIa8lca_c9Tcp8/s400/Parade.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sometimes dancing and laughing...</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAT8SS7Omb_535LRM-68bv9Ebpumw2zKoTSEw1L1Ni65ipmxa4GuUC87yFLr7ASrqof1r50wEu0556r2guTbq71fmrAr2xCkfOeVIkkZcIagmRjOIQzT3vWblLr6_gu_ck4G7xhzd3BSM/s1600-h/Drawing_water4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299241107896094354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAT8SS7Omb_535LRM-68bv9Ebpumw2zKoTSEw1L1Ni65ipmxa4GuUC87yFLr7ASrqof1r50wEu0556r2guTbq71fmrAr2xCkfOeVIkkZcIagmRjOIQzT3vWblLr6_gu_ck4G7xhzd3BSM/s400/Drawing_water4.jpg" border="0" /></a> This open spring where these kids above travel to every day is the only water source in the dry season for the community of Kisai, in Rakai District, Uganda. </div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz2RAAcFvDOjZPtb108-RlFId_q-pKvL34ynsKh4ugtpyZBFixobWj28ZeEZ2SJhKeV8Ipzm_ZvWDYm7hUDIin3FjUKmzL4qZXBOTvUbc3qrXo9cp7YwbFHHac1BzapGDLAXxIPdO6ljU/s1600-h/Drawing_water3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299241110759614498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz2RAAcFvDOjZPtb108-RlFId_q-pKvL34ynsKh4ugtpyZBFixobWj28ZeEZ2SJhKeV8Ipzm_ZvWDYm7hUDIin3FjUKmzL4qZXBOTvUbc3qrXo9cp7YwbFHHac1BzapGDLAXxIPdO6ljU/s400/Drawing_water3.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div>Shared by all the inhabitants of the community, including livestock, you can see it’s not a very safe source of water.</div><div><br /> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_N_rfJcaNV4EgPHfk0oPrCuf6hBEO2iuO_zTYLsxDCiXpPgu19wmjfRYxw4NPAYU2TwoKFrA5BgikaHNX7s6oaDvsZXynLbg0KOmXtGw7JgJcQ-S5qf7U7pTbOZ28AqBQh6EhPxdQTbo/s1600-h/Open_water_source.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299241110495520530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_N_rfJcaNV4EgPHfk0oPrCuf6hBEO2iuO_zTYLsxDCiXpPgu19wmjfRYxw4NPAYU2TwoKFrA5BgikaHNX7s6oaDvsZXynLbg0KOmXtGw7JgJcQ-S5qf7U7pTbOZ28AqBQh6EhPxdQTbo/s400/Open_water_source.jpg" border="0" /></a> The path leading down to the water source. </div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNJ052O7TFfmdTxCHIz2Dj_9tt7G3Wf-zGtT3sTh3Wja_H9B3kH1XAyutqiTk3xp30RDFxnLzNp67LUVIWOf38nNHPfBLiO6k4MfCDOi9s1H9SwzH5G_rGJ3ycwp3fAM_26Qt5mYteV0/s1600-h/TippyTap.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299241105043471858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNJ052O7TFfmdTxCHIz2Dj_9tt7G3Wf-zGtT3sTh3Wja_H9B3kH1XAyutqiTk3xp30RDFxnLzNp67LUVIWOf38nNHPfBLiO6k4MfCDOi9s1H9SwzH5G_rGJ3ycwp3fAM_26Qt5mYteV0/s400/TippyTap.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div>Sarah showing off the VIPs (ventilated pit latrines) and the Tippy Tap hand washing station at the home of one of MWATFs technical trainers.</div><div><br /> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxi1DQHjyow9ZSnW4lvBR3_XHOD_zjUdoqo9MmXa1An5k4Xk3Lzbmjubqss0epeKf7kZ9DbO-F9ilHQvH66BN_8sdCIgdmnrTOa7aXKUzwJV43dZ1YGqEYGzJhh9PEe-xiOODMT9ofeFU/s1600-h/Boys.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299241104104261714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxi1DQHjyow9ZSnW4lvBR3_XHOD_zjUdoqo9MmXa1An5k4Xk3Lzbmjubqss0epeKf7kZ9DbO-F9ilHQvH66BN_8sdCIgdmnrTOa7aXKUzwJV43dZ1YGqEYGzJhh9PEe-xiOODMT9ofeFU/s400/Boys.jpg" border="0" /></a> The children of Kisai, Rakai District, Uganda excited to have a visitor. Here they had just finished singing a song about rain.</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAHenVKXI0kKOaaEv2GlgFTbxiNNtiPj-v4anYEaaglgDZaWtradSIhy2-qtVGhDdtkW9weO_b_-1FLiYEj-NjzWEXKpwCtXu9xBYedcOoio9D-bLMRX5KaUvPKl53fu5nJ6C4juCb968/s1600-h/Lydia_RWH_Outlet.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299239713474647858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAHenVKXI0kKOaaEv2GlgFTbxiNNtiPj-v4anYEaaglgDZaWtradSIhy2-qtVGhDdtkW9weO_b_-1FLiYEj-NjzWEXKpwCtXu9xBYedcOoio9D-bLMRX5KaUvPKl53fu5nJ6C4juCb968/s400/Lydia_RWH_Outlet.jpg" border="0" /></a> Lydia, a member of MWATF, drawing water from a rain water storage tank in Kisai, Rakai District, Uganda. This storage tank was built below ground and the staff were thrilled to find that the water was cool despite the scorching temperature outside.</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRaGl0pjM-pDs8gebwSF4-5QToZaTfnuFEt9LzOqsblFHkspz1hkbEVdvIHemOGNDZj-Z6Ie1NX6Z3mtq3R6uwzbI1-7FB2RpCyxoui8FZg0bRVvujzSgTmPMlVTYxJPNpZ_Rd02MAmcc/s1600-h/MrOkullu_RWH.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299239714548932706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRaGl0pjM-pDs8gebwSF4-5QToZaTfnuFEt9LzOqsblFHkspz1hkbEVdvIHemOGNDZj-Z6Ie1NX6Z3mtq3R6uwzbI1-7FB2RpCyxoui8FZg0bRVvujzSgTmPMlVTYxJPNpZ_Rd02MAmcc/s400/MrOkullu_RWH.jpg" border="0" /></a> Mr. Okullu sitting on top of the 20,000 liter water storage tank that is built half below the ground and half above the ground. The portion above the ground was covered with earth and vegetation which helps to keep the tank cool.</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSIc2SouDn_YWVjtk5xFAr09jDjpyL-ODFXB52cF9zamcV5KoBOQTzr8-8DIp-PNcc9gj01Uhc09hP7cfPfGsy-K6kTTD2J7Hwey0eQrOHbE2dW4vJGhchrBGUYv3LLYvrRudk0JlXzuU/s1600-h/Marias_house.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299239708191526146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSIc2SouDn_YWVjtk5xFAr09jDjpyL-ODFXB52cF9zamcV5KoBOQTzr8-8DIp-PNcc9gj01Uhc09hP7cfPfGsy-K6kTTD2J7Hwey0eQrOHbE2dW4vJGhchrBGUYv3LLYvrRudk0JlXzuU/s400/Marias_house.jpg" border="0" /></a>The house of Maria, MWATF’s technical trainer for rainwater harvesting and Ferro cement storage tanks. The little house behind the tanks was her original home but after she was trained in rainwater harvesting and water storage at a workshop in Tanzania she was able to offer her services, improve her income and build the larger house to the right. She now serves as a trainer not only for her community and MWATF, but also for Rakai District’s local government.</div><div> </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Sor2GMAOlgfoySf9Bzn3mLxriIhYKV0FdHDLtsdZR7MtokYW7K4nrs5f4APyUiCukpIronvkVNwFT5o5NUR7HrksZLbeWFIqoBJ0sPXtVuAbyDTVQxec9RGV_epoEtiIh41bMKfe1tc/s1600-h/MWATF_Maria.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299239708889814354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Sor2GMAOlgfoySf9Bzn3mLxriIhYKV0FdHDLtsdZR7MtokYW7K4nrs5f4APyUiCukpIronvkVNwFT5o5NUR7HrksZLbeWFIqoBJ0sPXtVuAbyDTVQxec9RGV_epoEtiIh41bMKfe1tc/s400/MWATF_Maria.jpg" border="0" /></a> Maria giving a tour of Kisai village with a landscape that is dominated by tracts of banana cultivation.<br /><br /><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIwEj2YeEu9yzae_6QnwZm514sLVGlyi2qJQJAPIXAw0Jb6jSC46SeRnIiIiIwOzFWxy_Ms28sBnB96pyi5cb97Mrc0xfgOQIzFlgqUf0mV9RHxbz2IIlmg-ygBcRkcrLuD7hkexSycFE/s1600-h/Seasonal_waterhole.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299239709127144322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIwEj2YeEu9yzae_6QnwZm514sLVGlyi2qJQJAPIXAw0Jb6jSC46SeRnIiIiIwOzFWxy_Ms28sBnB96pyi5cb97Mrc0xfgOQIzFlgqUf0mV9RHxbz2IIlmg-ygBcRkcrLuD7hkexSycFE/s400/Seasonal_waterhole.jpg" border="0" /></a> A seasonal water “dam” the community has dug out to collect water from the sloping landscape during the rainy season.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872253628655984266.post-85477768705577905482009-01-03T05:11:00.000-08:002009-01-03T10:44:13.954-08:00BioSand Filter Training in Oyugis, Kenya<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTNBmWG8eciOGgsMJ0c4SSSHAd3gFINSWE2q0W7NgeCYlreJCoR13rnzzZxpvwl0qW8wQR3vXcvOFRf4_t6Mx0VsmaMkwnJeDHQ6xuWna0rfbaJbc3xNE_4drokrR2_h2loXkGhJs7jb4/s1600-h/awwc+women.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287085319160484994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTNBmWG8eciOGgsMJ0c4SSSHAd3gFINSWE2q0W7NgeCYlreJCoR13rnzzZxpvwl0qW8wQR3vXcvOFRf4_t6Mx0VsmaMkwnJeDHQ6xuWna0rfbaJbc3xNE_4drokrR2_h2loXkGhJs7jb4/s200/awwc+women.jpg" border="0" /></a>It's exciting to see AWWC participants Elizabeth Obiero, Jesca Ochieng and Seline Osian collaborating together for workshops in their region</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXZeNybKUs_kBM44OYB3KkjpYXVVwv1dTcu4LCAow7eBxao5-OZlAyufQU_DaOR7nCpKCVgdz_JXigD71RCz3NxJkeL3rw5kZtBVr7_3PRUGCCXnjFtt6IBRz0JZITX2N_ZNYUdkK5Cw/s1600-h/awwc+women+working.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287085309290558130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXZeNybKUs_kBM44OYB3KkjpYXVVwv1dTcu4LCAow7eBxao5-OZlAyufQU_DaOR7nCpKCVgdz_JXigD71RCz3NxJkeL3rw5kZtBVr7_3PRUGCCXnjFtt6IBRz0JZITX2N_ZNYUdkK5Cw/s200/awwc+women+working.jpg" border="0" /></a> Elizabeth, Jesca and Seline discussing the BioSand Filter training evaluation. These 3 women made a very good impression on the participants of the training and all three women are respected greatly for their faciliting skills and the information they are presenting to help these communities improve their WASH education and environment through the use of solar cooking.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3k511SwOP2IS0wVVMOElXt97m4eT2sYLaHiK2yamTcwdTsv2nSiReZPc0pNGjFUM5HxGxBtCafNWo9wq0uo4nTz3wB1AWMMIOn8QmJEqp3rFIqimdb4hZJfOZsYSTXoAZEIUDoHhgNWg/s1600-h/rinse+with+clean+water.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287085308202622418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3k511SwOP2IS0wVVMOElXt97m4eT2sYLaHiK2yamTcwdTsv2nSiReZPc0pNGjFUM5HxGxBtCafNWo9wq0uo4nTz3wB1AWMMIOn8QmJEqp3rFIqimdb4hZJfOZsYSTXoAZEIUDoHhgNWg/s200/rinse+with+clean+water.jpg" border="0" /></a> BSF training participant, Ruth Odhiambo, demonstrating the 6 Steps of Hand Washing using the Tippy Tap. Do you know what the 6 Steps are??</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJafbXi8SLPLxlcFtT9beJrDo9tOeIZgaTzRN54qGy0FaXGUfdhO_rF2eKVvNIpjMc-fNfLCAFt_9glzWNyyaTQ7drvpCeO8ydnO_dA6bvL7cszi7YraY_afjYASmYapGR8ScLP9Mczms/s1600-h/joseph+and+devt+cycle.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287085294755058082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJafbXi8SLPLxlcFtT9beJrDo9tOeIZgaTzRN54qGy0FaXGUfdhO_rF2eKVvNIpjMc-fNfLCAFt_9glzWNyyaTQ7drvpCeO8ydnO_dA6bvL7cszi7YraY_afjYASmYapGR8ScLP9Mczms/s200/joseph+and+devt+cycle.jpg" border="0" /></a> BSF training participant, Joseph Onuon'ga, spending his tea break taking notes on the community development cycle.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIC2aPGZOnhF-ELMZTPEf19dL8MjY32vjhnkVaCNRSgNhMmTjlChasGmP6BTVFKA1wEDrvK9haRAcIYcpzn8v6NAMSJqO1_Mepzk7wmB-SizVE4xaWJ1YV2Vj7vN-0K45rRZ-WTXeHkIY/s1600-h/elizabeth.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287085290476314994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIC2aPGZOnhF-ELMZTPEf19dL8MjY32vjhnkVaCNRSgNhMmTjlChasGmP6BTVFKA1wEDrvK9haRAcIYcpzn8v6NAMSJqO1_Mepzk7wmB-SizVE4xaWJ1YV2Vj7vN-0K45rRZ-WTXeHkIY/s200/elizabeth.jpg" border="0" /></a> Elizabeth Obiero, trainer extraordinaire of WASH education.</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinhyphenhyphenL7iEL7lCB6Zc6SkhUTBjKsj3117N-HsVo4PmwSoyemqgOS7Np1nZ-zahnDDFiSO59F96FCmoA_da87Bydr57Rl6AA7eVfs-o5biDnTzP1ujMGiwBByfVv4MjMXs8Z5Pu9g33Y7H8w/s1600-h/victoria+washing+rock+tirelessly.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287080130950230962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinhyphenhyphenL7iEL7lCB6Zc6SkhUTBjKsj3117N-HsVo4PmwSoyemqgOS7Np1nZ-zahnDDFiSO59F96FCmoA_da87Bydr57Rl6AA7eVfs-o5biDnTzP1ujMGiwBByfVv4MjMXs8Z5Pu9g33Y7H8w/s200/victoria+washing+rock+tirelessly.jpg" border="0" /></a>BSF training participant Veronica was a rock washing superstar! Usually the most dreaded part of the BSF construction and installation process, she spent time after the training day ended washing tirelessly and even commented in the training evaluation that more time should have been allotted to this task. All of us who have done BSF salute you!</div><div><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6WqPmeT0uvZNYWfuRBwol0mS-eNFctrTXnq8JlaEYkzbAZqWwMMxVbrsNXhzQ1WPjqDI_bPFKD6Ghd-wonz-UgKh_mGDyz_TehjEc2JuJO0FkOMOZbeeWvdRd92aE7W5refw9nqgXluE/s1600-h/washing+rock.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287080119395727714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6WqPmeT0uvZNYWfuRBwol0mS-eNFctrTXnq8JlaEYkzbAZqWwMMxVbrsNXhzQ1WPjqDI_bPFKD6Ghd-wonz-UgKh_mGDyz_TehjEc2JuJO0FkOMOZbeeWvdRd92aE7W5refw9nqgXluE/s200/washing+rock.jpg" border="0" /></a>Ruth Odhiambo washing rock (she hated this part by the way!)</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtKxn1YpMcIx96WcFubjTlI4b9Z1t9lc66vA-0WfciOEfi3piSvyiIwrSBzOrWN0CvAeh-sj_eO1j5Hml_qBo6vEFI_Wq7vWYR-7ChVizxQIepEP6YNgH1t-pQfnDr7Kh0HNIXIZKVzoM/s1600-h/sifting+sand1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287080121194150210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtKxn1YpMcIx96WcFubjTlI4b9Z1t9lc66vA-0WfciOEfi3piSvyiIwrSBzOrWN0CvAeh-sj_eO1j5Hml_qBo6vEFI_Wq7vWYR-7ChVizxQIepEP6YNgH1t-pQfnDr7Kh0HNIXIZKVzoM/s200/sifting+sand1.jpg" border="0" /></a> The BSF training women sifting sand.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyJ0Y3gY7E9T8w6CA6PmdpHEJDEr1ifp8UWLT21xMX_7BCkQHBz-6XqKCZH3Uk7kozfBWjGC4CmDovSZmcEIHfnKJTRwN3vSZLrlL_h6qS03NlCY_v-DyHi0RJ4WVkKVXirEoWSW2_Lvw/s1600-h/mixing+concrete.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287080113670050194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyJ0Y3gY7E9T8w6CA6PmdpHEJDEr1ifp8UWLT21xMX_7BCkQHBz-6XqKCZH3Uk7kozfBWjGC4CmDovSZmcEIHfnKJTRwN3vSZLrlL_h6qS03NlCY_v-DyHi0RJ4WVkKVXirEoWSW2_Lvw/s200/mixing+concrete.jpg" border="0" /></a> BSF training participant George Ogal mixing concrete in preparation for pouring a BioSand Filter.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhubMJ3-HTNQdNddWNJV9QxuR7MVZRQ04KJFJ5_cbcawKVN5KWo3QEsEtX_-wWJEoOIXJlvBQ_T2vSXcb0_Nk-Y2UNeGIqUiupp1e8bUSUtJn0GLAxqZBbbe8fGeaLwCg8r1GKvO1axsHo/s1600-h/extracting+inner+mold.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287080107785640178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhubMJ3-HTNQdNddWNJV9QxuR7MVZRQ04KJFJ5_cbcawKVN5KWo3QEsEtX_-wWJEoOIXJlvBQ_T2vSXcb0_Nk-Y2UNeGIqUiupp1e8bUSUtJn0GLAxqZBbbe8fGeaLwCg8r1GKvO1axsHo/s200/extracting+inner+mold.jpg" border="0" /></a>Extracting the BioSand Filter after 18-24 hours takes a lot of hands and muscle!</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALQi9PZG49szG8JYdhs_DFjz8pidHV1pt7ZrkYUNZg_37Ak3z1507jivt-0ddpxfdH7dVswDG6k56_B4oASrB6RM9Ci1jL_DuNNyC6mRh1PSM_msxOL29UHEpxFuvC6abD__gTb6P8M4/s1600-h/josephs+handiwork.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287071210838370018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALQi9PZG49szG8JYdhs_DFjz8pidHV1pt7ZrkYUNZg_37Ak3z1507jivt-0ddpxfdH7dVswDG6k56_B4oASrB6RM9Ci1jL_DuNNyC6mRh1PSM_msxOL29UHEpxFuvC6abD__gTb6P8M4/s200/josephs+handiwork.jpg" border="0" /></a>And even some feet!</div><div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287071205143003394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxjlgU4H8TOo13-0Dgkx1HcmybY_iv_ZIqBDzmCoiCnCjdXrrfHkV5qDN5U-YQFcoxuonLTI987D71NNACx7ga-jRPWs4RhyLXFb-oDkcinI6yn5o-5jtDkmho_snM1FloMU4NIQU8Rw0/s200/PLWHAS+working.jpg" border="0" />BSF training women working together to build diffuser plates. The physical challenges were overcome by these amazing particpants with a bit of teamwork. All the participants of the training are positive with HIV or AIDS.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJNar2LtBm5cAe9MAaCGF4tYOwy5uLBSzujJcKWYLMkZEPrM6RYxhHEMfPG2B7xzhyaMKGyovNTT24P3USDXTAR5_HWIfcVDcU0VNIcmAaF6pFHqt-kznL_9oe6uPdBRUsQ3WqedhtQmw/s1600-h/clean+fingernails.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287071203914333586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJNar2LtBm5cAe9MAaCGF4tYOwy5uLBSzujJcKWYLMkZEPrM6RYxhHEMfPG2B7xzhyaMKGyovNTT24P3USDXTAR5_HWIfcVDcU0VNIcmAaF6pFHqt-kznL_9oe6uPdBRUsQ3WqedhtQmw/s200/clean+fingernails.jpg" border="0" /></a> Proper hand washing includes cleaning your fingernails. The BSF training participants learned many new techiniques and approaches for teaching basic water, sanitation and hygiene that they will be able to replicate in their communities.</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh43mRgUK0SZURdhBWV4WBXlcDwd5xcNZhBeb9oiK0PkqcUq8GJKTpOo2J2OawllPA-zkIxKEYi1xkfauIo6mZzMjcDRLLSsGgjK-fopU1lj8YIR7HFqQKOJY9gZHPk7PmVpUhoXHzLECA/s1600-h/BSF_Oyugis+487.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287071205884313458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh43mRgUK0SZURdhBWV4WBXlcDwd5xcNZhBeb9oiK0PkqcUq8GJKTpOo2J2OawllPA-zkIxKEYi1xkfauIo6mZzMjcDRLLSsGgjK-fopU1lj8YIR7HFqQKOJY9gZHPk7PmVpUhoXHzLECA/s200/BSF_Oyugis+487.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><div>Mariah helping the BSF training participants understand procedures for contructing and installing BioSand Filters.</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtQ7j0n-wUQygMHiM-9lRFB-jsbOurnjEuKE913yV5bWJUN6OpbNSiF9bL1ZpmPLWn_vSWQ18AfCRSySenYyeSsVpHsf2If3a9Ds_mO2djxl11MX_XT5cyR4K6bOwrHaRuMBLhYFTlgyI/s1600-h/WASH+pocket+chart.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287071200687583026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtQ7j0n-wUQygMHiM-9lRFB-jsbOurnjEuKE913yV5bWJUN6OpbNSiF9bL1ZpmPLWn_vSWQ18AfCRSySenYyeSsVpHsf2If3a9Ds_mO2djxl11MX_XT5cyR4K6bOwrHaRuMBLhYFTlgyI/s200/WASH+pocket+chart.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>Elizabeth and BSF training participants discussing sanitation using a pocket chart to analyze sanitation behaviors and how to encourage better practices.</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeF4Y6C9JIv-MH0qS-9iRq9Hw6Hmo4CNoKkfNIn5BeEYkvYhNPE2ewoVY1XAks4pr5JXcq7OZddvPUxPPnqzrHcdyJ8CGU40FhGqpO1yi37M6HvXWiaCua4HbQu0i-C-3WUx-K1Jpl1nw/s1600-h/jesca+talking+solar.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287063012314204530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeF4Y6C9JIv-MH0qS-9iRq9Hw6Hmo4CNoKkfNIn5BeEYkvYhNPE2ewoVY1XAks4pr5JXcq7OZddvPUxPPnqzrHcdyJ8CGU40FhGqpO1yi37M6HvXWiaCua4HbQu0i-C-3WUx-K1Jpl1nw/s200/jesca+talking+solar.jpg" border="0" /></a>Jesca of Solar Cookers International introducing the BSF training participants to the idea of cooking with the sun.<br /></div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSLnmvnaFzmuIeiYebWnseQyyYLLbaNWs_V_VDHeHYDnQmgbiaXxEKsqIhCg2-krqLE0cjt2aEmIFiXJ4hYa6MQuoXF-XaRdoIEqyX1VRy-zVy9icKtBinjliEUrsccrpELS6jJRj5FP0/s1600-h/solar+craze.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287063009933002946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSLnmvnaFzmuIeiYebWnseQyyYLLbaNWs_V_VDHeHYDnQmgbiaXxEKsqIhCg2-krqLE0cjt2aEmIFiXJ4hYa6MQuoXF-XaRdoIEqyX1VRy-zVy9icKtBinjliEUrsccrpELS6jJRj5FP0/s200/solar+craze.jpg" border="0" /></a> Solar cooking and water pasteurization demonstration. The trainees were skeptical if cook would really cook in the Solar CooKit, especially their staple, ugali, but after 2 hours they ate delicious food and were convinced and vowed to go and spread the good word of solar to their communities.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc-n4qTmjFIUK1EhYDtgkYrum0MIYPfmf6HkS_Z6QsaIBZNJRnRKGVQ__wql_dIdxbtmsU87SKQDuN9roxgHpQKteUVcQELc75QPFVLjxyAlDn9m149TBpKlmcc3LbwOWT8mdh58e1SIY/s1600-h/group+work.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287063011284270530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc-n4qTmjFIUK1EhYDtgkYrum0MIYPfmf6HkS_Z6QsaIBZNJRnRKGVQ__wql_dIdxbtmsU87SKQDuN9roxgHpQKteUVcQELc75QPFVLjxyAlDn9m149TBpKlmcc3LbwOWT8mdh58e1SIY/s200/group+work.jpg" border="0" /></a> Training participants placing in order the transmission route of germs that make us sick.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKhc2TDwbjEMveffRoz8YLbIp-dVt4T8NOegGI4ixOQcXJT0Gbjt52sjj8egFka76NJFVWIXy8qXK4U99p8c_QYADRYXFYmlpfpUTYDfqNnf0g1X4HfB-qu2RchpIvqA_8Rt44KlmIgaw/s1600-h/mariah+install+demo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287063004049034786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKhc2TDwbjEMveffRoz8YLbIp-dVt4T8NOegGI4ixOQcXJT0Gbjt52sjj8egFka76NJFVWIXy8qXK4U99p8c_QYADRYXFYmlpfpUTYDfqNnf0g1X4HfB-qu2RchpIvqA_8Rt44KlmIgaw/s200/mariah+install+demo.jpg" border="0" /></a> Mariah conducting a demonstration of the BioSand Filter installation.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwpR9UYgcjBKxR_ZfQ-JPrazwEsn3pMdIBs0WoIXT1r3DARDibUc2wxOtmRP_2Z6f02mFRiMjzeIXjLKKZTOLUAk3XrMNDLAQPLJdOJAknWLoY-2bcYLaoETvFDrMYk4y5qk8CCnRjyMY/s1600-h/iddah+teachback.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287058760061889106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwpR9UYgcjBKxR_ZfQ-JPrazwEsn3pMdIBs0WoIXT1r3DARDibUc2wxOtmRP_2Z6f02mFRiMjzeIXjLKKZTOLUAk3XrMNDLAQPLJdOJAknWLoY-2bcYLaoETvFDrMYk4y5qk8CCnRjyMY/s200/iddah+teachback.jpg" border="0" /></a>BSF training participant Iddah Anyango enthusiastically presenting during her group's WASH teach back lesson. This aspect of the final day of training was intended to give them the chance to recreate some of the lessons they had taught during the 5 day workshop.<br /></div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRGl7cTppmIMC63rYrD4p1fS-6hhgEQsulyjdCSA_6BrqMNgdg01D7hFesrSt9inqntpbV6FosdvAuN75WuHgULHLelTpLXcV-rSEoVENG9eHe5LczyxIWw_KDUJS4vlSTH-bxGL831EI/s1600-h/disinfecting+the+spout.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287058763037754130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRGl7cTppmIMC63rYrD4p1fS-6hhgEQsulyjdCSA_6BrqMNgdg01D7hFesrSt9inqntpbV6FosdvAuN75WuHgULHLelTpLXcV-rSEoVENG9eHe5LczyxIWw_KDUJS4vlSTH-bxGL831EI/s200/disinfecting+the+spout.jpg" border="0" /></a> BSF training participants installing a BioSand Filter.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Aozur67MdR7cxPRvx2w3PTKdUJ-DgFrYe4j5I7BeXhnhN3AOiiXdOYmlZCpXUayXm9zINvn4Nh11HhW-iRzWsVPQJoGA2QIlPXOyNqmxlfg1g49lfdu_6HRQT9Dsi_qhNZTSE24LpsQ/s1600-h/millicent+teachback.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287058756982953442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Aozur67MdR7cxPRvx2w3PTKdUJ-DgFrYe4j5I7BeXhnhN3AOiiXdOYmlZCpXUayXm9zINvn4Nh11HhW-iRzWsVPQJoGA2QIlPXOyNqmxlfg1g49lfdu_6HRQT9Dsi_qhNZTSE24LpsQ/s200/millicent+teachback.jpg" border="0" /></a> BSF training participant Millicent Ochieng teaching her fellow trainees about the transmission of germs.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_n3S3jPNji9cmdPckYjBtWfJqYN-Z3b7l4XjgZCDZVkH08Tq6_pY_voiA5_9NdFDvGhETZ0W-IDkKAiJEdukC2kR7G1muqD4EZHa28RtK3eujvt6Gjgl6Dvoirqo7Vb8RWzFnPQkUUQ/s1600-h/mary+teachback.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287058755301340482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_n3S3jPNji9cmdPckYjBtWfJqYN-Z3b7l4XjgZCDZVkH08Tq6_pY_voiA5_9NdFDvGhETZ0W-IDkKAiJEdukC2kR7G1muqD4EZHa28RtK3eujvt6Gjgl6Dvoirqo7Vb8RWzFnPQkUUQ/s200/mary+teachback.jpg" border="0" /></a> BSF training participant being serious about relaying to her classmates the importance of good sanitation.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpyZbbAjda-DCGK5TV-WJdHtjHjOuJR9uJFga82bR5uyPnIySIkQ69hKmZOCIYDPNFN01QJN_SRZrJYbf9rWB80uBbWbkfSnCJu7HgNAoXIfUWpmQbT1OSTgeqdtQFUdFA0Sr5IDdWKgk/s1600-h/Others.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287058752949515762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpyZbbAjda-DCGK5TV-WJdHtjHjOuJR9uJFga82bR5uyPnIySIkQ69hKmZOCIYDPNFN01QJN_SRZrJYbf9rWB80uBbWbkfSnCJu7HgNAoXIfUWpmQbT1OSTgeqdtQFUdFA0Sr5IDdWKgk/s200/Others.jpg" border="0" /></a>The training group members from various areas in Oyugis, called the "Others" group during the training.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5najC9sO_WB_cDz8xfyMYVEYhtI5W0jwpYAIan1oi_1V4iqNMBLS0uFZTFB9pDXQ3WwWueSCDiQVNSDz_FnNlS97ffgNG_qmNyQSTc02OhRrgoWw-R9kHIZAvOZOT8MRQXSfl03mF3io/s1600-h/Tupendane.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287057547969708274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5najC9sO_WB_cDz8xfyMYVEYhtI5W0jwpYAIan1oi_1V4iqNMBLS0uFZTFB9pDXQ3WwWueSCDiQVNSDz_FnNlS97ffgNG_qmNyQSTc02OhRrgoWw-R9kHIZAvOZOT8MRQXSfl03mF3io/s200/Tupendane.jpg" border="0" /></a> The training group members from Tupendane.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL8eKmJtb7NVnKLgMNGoD7H8WXIeOnHW_GxKnRLh-jjG5rqaL7mWktOBgdEkB_1NLadwXK1ZjP1oXe5sjZgucwLqRd27rv7-jr67GE6wOlJ0g5emCBP-YZud2LcJlY_NGfv9co6Zyjc60/s1600-h/Tuvumiliane.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287057541648629794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL8eKmJtb7NVnKLgMNGoD7H8WXIeOnHW_GxKnRLh-jjG5rqaL7mWktOBgdEkB_1NLadwXK1ZjP1oXe5sjZgucwLqRd27rv7-jr67GE6wOlJ0g5emCBP-YZud2LcJlY_NGfv9co6Zyjc60/s200/Tuvumiliane.jpg" border="0" /></a> The training group members from Tuvumiliane.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAzUfA9XyLof4C5Yh3I8JncxrzOGrQ4GWRk9V6yUIXisPjaFR5wpanijansXgHK_rB7o18EB6vdpXcDGf8Oy56tg-dWBCDao3ydqMkkb8mwPqFNObZ3kXafSDcucSEH5Slut23r0iXbY/s1600-h/iddah+and+beatrice+eval.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287057541329377330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAzUfA9XyLof4C5Yh3I8JncxrzOGrQ4GWRk9V6yUIXisPjaFR5wpanijansXgHK_rB7o18EB6vdpXcDGf8Oy56tg-dWBCDao3ydqMkkb8mwPqFNObZ3kXafSDcucSEH5Slut23r0iXbY/s200/iddah+and+beatrice+eval.jpg" border="0" /></a> Iddah and Beatrice filling out training evaluations.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyeZ2zg1kPtc0lHUIOtlL8XS1jZ02Zn-mbyQM_4yczwVWfzjed2jZPf8NJfrV32kv88nkMgedk-9JhyphenhyphenSEy_ll0kZ9T5w4Hp-0yNxPznLkMN6Bcb1cRNKvzq8UsZeQRqu1H9CgtLH-robQ/s1600-h/millicent+eval.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287057535948218962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyeZ2zg1kPtc0lHUIOtlL8XS1jZ02Zn-mbyQM_4yczwVWfzjed2jZPf8NJfrV32kv88nkMgedk-9JhyphenhyphenSEy_ll0kZ9T5w4Hp-0yNxPznLkMN6Bcb1cRNKvzq8UsZeQRqu1H9CgtLH-robQ/s200/millicent+eval.jpg" border="0" /></a> Millicent Ochieng happy to be going home to see her family after a long 5 days of learning about the BioSand Filter. The training participants stayed at the training venue.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmUrH2PpXu8hEow3LF3frsuCT1ot2cJ6cHe_eI-ce5lXjmx93KHM6Ji7h4AtP-ncjsc82qG_OxxhP1q18-N9uZmjRmKK4TKxn1RWxiwKSKRTae2i_xLEid7dZGUxNbwYpi2yEGHcLqmVQ/s1600-h/victoria+eval.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287057534722824274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmUrH2PpXu8hEow3LF3frsuCT1ot2cJ6cHe_eI-ce5lXjmx93KHM6Ji7h4AtP-ncjsc82qG_OxxhP1q18-N9uZmjRmKK4TKxn1RWxiwKSKRTae2i_xLEid7dZGUxNbwYpi2yEGHcLqmVQ/s200/victoria+eval.jpg" border="0" /></a> Veronica concentrating on filling out her training evaluation.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxRGFK44Fg-GjTPkhMPmoKwKIV6VAHn4X8Cv9kVaDtEQE4xOCfLPoFnZbZyYB4aqtD85YBsDohu05ilKdlYx4y4E-X3z2lye1emh7Sic3rca74yRi7hfEwoUHqHZZyAI04OevfUQ2oFB8/s1600-h/group+photo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287056604854500530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxRGFK44Fg-GjTPkhMPmoKwKIV6VAHn4X8Cv9kVaDtEQE4xOCfLPoFnZbZyYB4aqtD85YBsDohu05ilKdlYx4y4E-X3z2lye1emh7Sic3rca74yRi7hfEwoUHqHZZyAI04OevfUQ2oFB8/s200/group+photo.jpg" border="0" /></a> The Oyugis BioSand Filter training participants. The training was sponsored by Care Centre, conducted by A Single Drop, and assisted by facilitators from GWAKO Ministries in Kisumu and solar cooking representatives from Solar Cookers International.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr_B5OhWLTRyIsWQeT2jfssVTR8idxgu-WVvBpIjZtB_m1tSC6c7Pi8_ryyv1NH75lqMIGn47PpjzVj6S3UG8gecBe7IBvDJkX0RyJrv0fLUicZpVYEbSrrhh7hd7NU31Fb7vJgg-hT6k/s1600-h/BSFTraining.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287056602942786386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr_B5OhWLTRyIsWQeT2jfssVTR8idxgu-WVvBpIjZtB_m1tSC6c7Pi8_ryyv1NH75lqMIGn47PpjzVj6S3UG8gecBe7IBvDJkX0RyJrv0fLUicZpVYEbSrrhh7hd7NU31Fb7vJgg-hT6k/s200/BSFTraining.jpg" border="0" /></a> Mariah and the BioSand Filter trainees after the closing ceremony of their successful training.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Cgvbn1SzWIvOu3_JwWTM86ES2pal_6MbKgdELkyyCmccI50qLaL-yYFLb3zdKlOZaqwdqjkuzCuX3Z8LdWiT0dJgqieGhtHykc7RDajjZeGxzQomSNPlI-wIzqchp223Y-J0bVaePkE/s1600-h/BSF_Oyugis+420.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287056600260349394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Cgvbn1SzWIvOu3_JwWTM86ES2pal_6MbKgdELkyyCmccI50qLaL-yYFLb3zdKlOZaqwdqjkuzCuX3Z8LdWiT0dJgqieGhtHykc7RDajjZeGxzQomSNPlI-wIzqchp223Y-J0bVaePkE/s200/BSF_Oyugis+420.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sister Rose Ngacha, the community leader who initiated this training and will be working with the training participants during the implementation of their project, presenting the training groups with their new Solar CooKits.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRT5XY3Xzn9V6_5yHXXMAods7pfzITAvPuopHPoKFp8Tut9yqf6VWsMwEDj80Oh3g3c5kgTTHo4zhrKTNcExKpHk1-8vCPL4ojy1jeZq3CE7S7DEAgudZrO6LNS6woh2ldacd9oGe4faA/s1600-h/ceremony+entertainment.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287056597225877554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRT5XY3Xzn9V6_5yHXXMAods7pfzITAvPuopHPoKFp8Tut9yqf6VWsMwEDj80Oh3g3c5kgTTHo4zhrKTNcExKpHk1-8vCPL4ojy1jeZq3CE7S7DEAgudZrO6LNS6woh2ldacd9oGe4faA/s200/ceremony+entertainment.jpg" border="0" /></a>A song for the closing ceremony of the training!</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_1ZMTUFE_8MKvWqs2H-BEifLt00eGkNT6ugR-UX25hAsOSnU3ualPrXaLuMASzfxyenZhosgE-BZYjA78wmwTFvSqmeRN8hiLKENxp1hSxS9U3JE8znlnp2bIOxnxJ4d2ywIRuQpmSE/s1600-h/brother+leo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287056597033118834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_1ZMTUFE_8MKvWqs2H-BEifLt00eGkNT6ugR-UX25hAsOSnU3ualPrXaLuMASzfxyenZhosgE-BZYjA78wmwTFvSqmeRN8hiLKENxp1hSxS9U3JE8znlnp2bIOxnxJ4d2ywIRuQpmSE/s200/brother+leo.jpg" border="0" /></a> Brother Leo, Director of Oyugis Integrated Project, the host organization of the training, giving an inspirational speech during the closing ceremony of the training.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872253628655984266.post-35857248117986323442008-12-21T03:48:00.000-08:002010-06-01T19:34:43.175-07:00Growth and Resilience<p><a href="http://web.me.com/gemh2ope/asingledrop/Blog/Entries/2008/12/21_Growth_and_Resilience__files/NgorogoroTrip%20054.jpg" mce_href="http://web.me.com/gemh2ope/asingledrop/Blog/Entries/2008/12/21_Growth_and_Resilience__files/NgorogoroTrip%20054.jpg"><img style="width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="http://web.me.com/gemh2ope/asingledrop/Blog/Media/NgorogoroTrip%20054.jpg" mce_src="http://web.me.com/gemh2ope/asingledrop/Blog/Media/NgorogoroTrip%20054.jpg" alt="" /></a></p><p>From Gemma...</p><p>The baobob tree is my absolute favorite tree in the world. I met my first one on a safari heading towards the Ngoro Ngoro National Park. In Africa, it is the “Tree of Life” as it holds water in its trunk, hundreds of litres of water that is tapped during the dry season. It is capable of providing shelter, food and water for animal and human inhabitants and the cork-like bark is fire resistant and is used for cloth and rope.</p><p>My favorite aspect of the baobob is its strong and quirky stance, and it is said that the baobob above ground is a reflection of it’s roots below. It provides hope and nourishment at a time when the region is dry and parched. I hope as we navigate the current financial crisis and the huge transition that is happening because of it, we can look to the baobob tree as a pillar of resilience and a living example of providing itself and others h<span style="vertical-align: sub;" mce_style="vertical-align: sub;">2</span>ope during times of crisis and scarcity....</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872253628655984266.post-60651511131859764702008-11-26T10:41:00.000-08:002010-05-16T21:28:39.211-07:00Kendu Bay's Power Positive Community Based Organization<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQ7Y0TTB1HtGzgHGRTeJegKmN7vl9AGqkMXAEkA_8ALLS_FDn25gumhlfcrWmLYh-OVFBoj1n2WNZIq9P2ym_S8_4YKGZ3sdlNOUbvfxMEqCH1N2bjA1-A_y1XMtepHZM93WmsI6Eszg/s1600-h/SiteVisits+288+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273041098075782626" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 240px; height: 195px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQ7Y0TTB1HtGzgHGRTeJegKmN7vl9AGqkMXAEkA_8ALLS_FDn25gumhlfcrWmLYh-OVFBoj1n2WNZIq9P2ym_S8_4YKGZ3sdlNOUbvfxMEqCH1N2bjA1-A_y1XMtepHZM93WmsI6Eszg/s200/SiteVisits+288+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> The members of Power Positive discussing the implementation of their new water project.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlCokyPnF-PvjmKHCnWcjUNk_PzlIcP_epZ0xxIZtALi9aD0i7j8XDHdwtKAic5nTqKtAaK655ledUskhGMqpN2XNrypFHWssY99JUvJ3DCDcrlri6i-X_sPuqCtF2eQrmRBpxfBjLDkk/s1600-h/WesternKenya+096.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273041098205988226" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 231px; height: 183px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlCokyPnF-PvjmKHCnWcjUNk_PzlIcP_epZ0xxIZtALi9aD0i7j8XDHdwtKAic5nTqKtAaK655ledUskhGMqpN2XNrypFHWssY99JUvJ3DCDcrlri6i-X_sPuqCtF2eQrmRBpxfBjLDkk/s200/WesternKenya+096.jpg" border="0" /></a> Power Positive members and their GROOTS Kenya support team.</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9LbEgPGIMlB4fQSM1leQJwmedNN28OdNaZRXhUu6vG6LMN1bTPE2vM7qfRxuUhyOiRB9-cIaNFcsvc62ljVJrS9gYzTg907E8_A2iIEL8c2q2ehi5nDJCvxqsRrxcaZjbwyH8hHZYkKo/s1600-h/WesternKenya+086.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273041092299585154" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 230px; height: 171px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9LbEgPGIMlB4fQSM1leQJwmedNN28OdNaZRXhUu6vG6LMN1bTPE2vM7qfRxuUhyOiRB9-cIaNFcsvc62ljVJrS9gYzTg907E8_A2iIEL8c2q2ehi5nDJCvxqsRrxcaZjbwyH8hHZYkKo/s200/WesternKenya+086.jpg" border="0" /></a> Teaching the secretary of Power Positive how to log on and check the group's email and participate in the Peer Water Exchange online forum.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJgNGPNurKiXaXHKdFYFnOIUoVREUp8A6Cw9lMBWBF1fh1pcFTg3TuYKojBjbgUtNUIcIO42AkcHsllcv81S1MxfXM5pIDFJV0YfXAUmAFtUMhHMzHicd6kMEn6EzMl0teDt96LryCyM/s1600-h/WesternKenya+113.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273041085759461202" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 219px; height: 168px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJgNGPNurKiXaXHKdFYFnOIUoVREUp8A6Cw9lMBWBF1fh1pcFTg3TuYKojBjbgUtNUIcIO42AkcHsllcv81S1MxfXM5pIDFJV0YfXAUmAFtUMhHMzHicd6kMEn6EzMl0teDt96LryCyM/s200/WesternKenya+113.jpg" border="0" /></a> Anne Ondaye and Benta Akal examining the HIV/AIDS educational dolls made by the Aids Orphan Skills Center (AOSCI) in Mozambique.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV34NNqMAKIMLJuoBaNCRghnHs8_2mIG9lSWx1S-sKRWTl9hzIRWSp-UrLRH5KnLc5OgIDzF94gCX_9YUi7skgPApFaHqnsZGtsXcCvu-NJjgVWfDjPBE1xtfBdWIye4w9LR3eqdKp0x4/s1600-h/WesternKenya+359.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273040447604504994" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 248px; height: 195px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV34NNqMAKIMLJuoBaNCRghnHs8_2mIG9lSWx1S-sKRWTl9hzIRWSp-UrLRH5KnLc5OgIDzF94gCX_9YUi7skgPApFaHqnsZGtsXcCvu-NJjgVWfDjPBE1xtfBdWIye4w9LR3eqdKp0x4/s200/WesternKenya+359.jpg" border="0" /></a> Power Positive members in front of their new rainwater harvesting storage tank. They plan to sell this water in order to fund the installation of other rainwater harvesting systems in their community, especially to serve members of their group.<br /><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1D6RC7BaW9s1-gUnudjstq0UezMhS_vyC3RRSJsGunETcjnCt4VLd0U9IWoQTCjIjunkqmPxc6eScM7Ak7pRIcqek5KOKr7v3FD6RYz9VDX-Zn68SuDvlaoXk7JkuR3om5o35P8qKDYI/s1600-h/WesternKenya+125.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273040437792281026" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 218px; height: 168px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1D6RC7BaW9s1-gUnudjstq0UezMhS_vyC3RRSJsGunETcjnCt4VLd0U9IWoQTCjIjunkqmPxc6eScM7Ak7pRIcqek5KOKr7v3FD6RYz9VDX-Zn68SuDvlaoXk7JkuR3om5o35P8qKDYI/s200/WesternKenya+125.jpg" border="0" /></a> Members of Power Positive recieving their AWWC seed grant.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQNZX0Au6KgU4RABOjMZizOjU9LJ9eQGLB84erhUXLYV2X1LoCmbulUfdQ611pKHmkq9ODvtomYhJ31ZpFCihc0TAB5rPKT5eCRrPD3dotSf-BYeuBoqPtLP_HHvgh7pS6c9l6dFM_1s/s1600-h/WesternKenya+046.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273040441250624498" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 223px; height: 165px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQNZX0Au6KgU4RABOjMZizOjU9LJ9eQGLB84erhUXLYV2X1LoCmbulUfdQ611pKHmkq9ODvtomYhJ31ZpFCihc0TAB5rPKT5eCRrPD3dotSf-BYeuBoqPtLP_HHvgh7pS6c9l6dFM_1s/s200/WesternKenya+046.jpg" border="0" /></a> The eery green hue of the water hyacinth-strangled waters of Lake Victoria along the coast of Kendu Bay.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFM_nDUyBH467Mh98-dfCQ98fuCglK8I0xj2Q6barh5BI7sqx9mO3qokRj_CoPBwQ1nFCVaTQ41UBg9FUUJHZj3FZgDdGHFqEkRc4uxoR5I2sQYeeWG3xKZ37B7j0JJc4D9XcXiz7mbQs/s1600-h/WesternKenya+085.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273040437027372290" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 179px; height: 241px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFM_nDUyBH467Mh98-dfCQ98fuCglK8I0xj2Q6barh5BI7sqx9mO3qokRj_CoPBwQ1nFCVaTQ41UBg9FUUJHZj3FZgDdGHFqEkRc4uxoR5I2sQYeeWG3xKZ37B7j0JJc4D9XcXiz7mbQs/s200/WesternKenya+085.jpg" border="0" /></a> A hand washing station outside a lakeside hotel. Basic water and hygiene education is evident in most corners of this country!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-4E1TU7u7Xau-MdKcHSYgPtbe_1yAZylHVY0cR22SBd3J9U0kXrGIKNT7e7Y1KvHKQ0Df_ODIpU5JfesKAikgsLygh70oDRZ4GTPwl6y6Ng0pIcF4uV6KU7XkTDEfhuK6vnOZj9-fgA/s1600-h/WesternKenya+084.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273040433241597586" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 194px; height: 242px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-4E1TU7u7Xau-MdKcHSYgPtbe_1yAZylHVY0cR22SBd3J9U0kXrGIKNT7e7Y1KvHKQ0Df_ODIpU5JfesKAikgsLygh70oDRZ4GTPwl6y6Ng0pIcF4uV6KU7XkTDEfhuK6vnOZj9-fgA/s200/WesternKenya+084.jpg" border="0" /></a> A VIP (venitlated improved pit latrine) in need of maintenance.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYN3G-n6eKBdJaqQRjkRERofxps4ZPSh1GmlJvqF7bT6V3nMioWK_0d6UCqGz4n0J03WClILhaVpfsLZazl47OUOLPM4u01V76BaOFOdwtic4v5qfYoC6gmFb67faOyOkLC1PZvPNCNgA/s1600-h/WesternKenya+078.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273038832822991298" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYN3G-n6eKBdJaqQRjkRERofxps4ZPSh1GmlJvqF7bT6V3nMioWK_0d6UCqGz4n0J03WClILhaVpfsLZazl47OUOLPM4u01V76BaOFOdwtic4v5qfYoC6gmFb67faOyOkLC1PZvPNCNgA/s320/WesternKenya+078.jpg" border="0" /></a> Fetching water from a seasonal water hole.<br /><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPojrCOTGwUXhGbMVYYzXGAjDugGPeGv77YFmfguqTsC8-9vQBUzm7jjRJfybK4hqN5AARVIdVHjuFCaEqT0SNy2Zlki26J1TzshqLmU3ACGjvLpta1CVNViZmxzUfl-UEr1CK1HQWQw/s1600-h/WesternKenya+035.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273038827363258210" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPojrCOTGwUXhGbMVYYzXGAjDugGPeGv77YFmfguqTsC8-9vQBUzm7jjRJfybK4hqN5AARVIdVHjuFCaEqT0SNy2Zlki26J1TzshqLmU3ACGjvLpta1CVNViZmxzUfl-UEr1CK1HQWQw/s320/WesternKenya+035.jpg" border="0" /></a> The river is one of the main sources of water in Kendu Bay.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTzZOxCmqjHQOfopnV0b_WV-TSv3rUfLBFcRR15zHm-tLmZGA1AxvHdYZiPrCosAez2AS-O3qQ_8naM1Q-S7ORY6VZ9N-UUCwGhGsXOpZpzvAakbXEtBS3x7LDbw2ItJ-K01IsqDgdRAw/s1600-h/WesternKenya+030.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273038826398122690" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTzZOxCmqjHQOfopnV0b_WV-TSv3rUfLBFcRR15zHm-tLmZGA1AxvHdYZiPrCosAez2AS-O3qQ_8naM1Q-S7ORY6VZ9N-UUCwGhGsXOpZpzvAakbXEtBS3x7LDbw2ItJ-K01IsqDgdRAw/s320/WesternKenya+030.jpg" border="0" /></a> The river not only serves as a source of water for household use, but for washing clothes and for livestock watering.<br /></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-VFoS8X2pE5GO5W9_6ocAmtyW7W2ORrtZuRyKdcsJsiAQbCeZyGMY3tzFkKSJbfvgerMPXSEk8h1SPDDnfoxszLvYxFPtTulqLsFB6wZklJ8MOkqmz8ohylPQ1c8YUlfkcAimLVmqo64/s1600-h/WesternKenya+010.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273038820867255298" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-VFoS8X2pE5GO5W9_6ocAmtyW7W2ORrtZuRyKdcsJsiAQbCeZyGMY3tzFkKSJbfvgerMPXSEk8h1SPDDnfoxszLvYxFPtTulqLsFB6wZklJ8MOkqmz8ohylPQ1c8YUlfkcAimLVmqo64/s320/WesternKenya+010.jpg" border="0" /></a> A sunken latrine.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9O0SF2UrMyImXNX-J2dVPd_bg83MUYL7HwKrqiUlWx1qjk8cYcWStvDM1uxDDpn3PnehJOTf3QU4m22Q_ISKsRu9Pwr0eBJqkEqxm_0A-lYabob4pg4N8v3erBVXG3ibe1WUaawY9cqg/s1600-h/WesternKenya+004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273038803957587714" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9O0SF2UrMyImXNX-J2dVPd_bg83MUYL7HwKrqiUlWx1qjk8cYcWStvDM1uxDDpn3PnehJOTf3QU4m22Q_ISKsRu9Pwr0eBJqkEqxm_0A-lYabob4pg4N8v3erBVXG3ibe1WUaawY9cqg/s320/WesternKenya+004.jpg" border="0" /></a> A sad remnant of a rainwater harvesting storage tank. Ferro cement and plastic tanks should improve the longevity of roof cathment systems.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872253628655984266.post-54608283260688823902008-11-25T14:05:00.000-08:002008-11-26T11:09:17.318-08:00Care Centre and A Single Drop BioSand Filter Training<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLNYCvhaLOChws9jBG-P9IdvxICTznQpNgdlwyJ0Pb7KVa6kYzVjYRif3xFmIurvOj-qoIZ4KDkOkZSNvCo_RMtBeE93GNxzo8lzKrLtVOU4GRVB2oD9e5h43p07b-0B9mvy0B7yi-3s/s1600-h/WesternKenya+325.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272721312661250098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLNYCvhaLOChws9jBG-P9IdvxICTznQpNgdlwyJ0Pb7KVa6kYzVjYRif3xFmIurvOj-qoIZ4KDkOkZSNvCo_RMtBeE93GNxzo8lzKrLtVOU4GRVB2oD9e5h43p07b-0B9mvy0B7yi-3s/s320/WesternKenya+325.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sister Rose of Care Centre conducts a home visit of a family with a BioSand filter.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272721295692470658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDbtGyoR859QT_hZpuid3zec1CI51N8YtgpbnaUgIBQIY1vMh-QAuM6mql9Wgi-bFUsU8DgJtO78YrT4_xxzLYerMPjKQy-W3GLYIRY_vWejWCMu6kHrh1WgYWkhtDc8HmmbUgDX0a9rI/s320/WesternKenya+332.jpg" border="0" />The open well water source used in the BioSand filter.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM23DZAHsH_4oe9wbJ3Jus8BeCHnKWPU7yhh56lZL4dQb8XcmL7xfd-mqyEhQHvzaVa-MpvE4PUdKDWKaED9Kc5Z0nSf_rRfVNXSYJS8UcRzicMp1JxbhgFkpoZWWw6h8a_eYQyot1Nag/s1600-h/WesternKenya+336.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272721310529991746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM23DZAHsH_4oe9wbJ3Jus8BeCHnKWPU7yhh56lZL4dQb8XcmL7xfd-mqyEhQHvzaVa-MpvE4PUdKDWKaED9Kc5Z0nSf_rRfVNXSYJS8UcRzicMp1JxbhgFkpoZWWw6h8a_eYQyot1Nag/s320/WesternKenya+336.jpg" border="0" /></a> The container used to draw water from the open well.<br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivdU1yPER6LMNKlX8rlmbsf_677Un6HaEm-WkzzvHsoyC7yCKRZjQNWsdmF3TdIqaMsycJLwVmg7EhZv7cfffJU952n5nqO95KKTpoJK7X-pLrDQMEZ9EECPqHi0Dd9XwzhF2MedIr0CQ/s1600-h/WesternKenya+317.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272721295412967970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivdU1yPER6LMNKlX8rlmbsf_677Un6HaEm-WkzzvHsoyC7yCKRZjQNWsdmF3TdIqaMsycJLwVmg7EhZv7cfffJU952n5nqO95KKTpoJK7X-pLrDQMEZ9EECPqHi0Dd9XwzhF2MedIr0CQ/s320/WesternKenya+317.jpg" border="0" /></a> Marina and her grandson with their BioSand filter. These filters were installed in key member's homes of an HIV/AIDS self-help group in Oyugis, Western Kenya. A Single Drop will be conducting a BioSand filter training for this community in December.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqumJv8pQavrfWdce0gtVnIS_bC1TvkvO1Kg3sEwByv4wuEDjsMR3_KP4cgoClpGWVxoNeNJZq7N3AIKKV6cf_aOGTK4OQzO8M2T6id4JSfXLpyrZIZRf7An9yTOEVtPtcf-aMtHOjz9A/s1600-h/WesternKenya+303.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272721292494938322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqumJv8pQavrfWdce0gtVnIS_bC1TvkvO1Kg3sEwByv4wuEDjsMR3_KP4cgoClpGWVxoNeNJZq7N3AIKKV6cf_aOGTK4OQzO8M2T6id4JSfXLpyrZIZRf7An9yTOEVtPtcf-aMtHOjz9A/s320/WesternKenya+303.jpg" border="0" /></a> Philip and his family with their BioSand filter. They are very happy with their filter because the water is clean and cold. </div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872253628655984266.post-27669977918182745622008-11-25T13:51:00.000-08:002008-11-26T10:39:21.991-08:00Kisumu's Groups of Women in Water and Agriculture-Kochieng (GWAKO)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5kNdZmOAk6IPmkYQGfVG1kvCLoGMDb5Uq-lJkP9Kaa1p35fJPJEYawI-d6W3QoYKdkFNZPBe0Tl_hgFTMe4E-MlzCZJXRXs4EPqwzdu1KkVhsJ0MFtO8XX5PZ7fWQcPhZ1tKOpnqV95M/s1600-h/WesternKenya+448.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272719479877563842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5kNdZmOAk6IPmkYQGfVG1kvCLoGMDb5Uq-lJkP9Kaa1p35fJPJEYawI-d6W3QoYKdkFNZPBe0Tl_hgFTMe4E-MlzCZJXRXs4EPqwzdu1KkVhsJ0MFtO8XX5PZ7fWQcPhZ1tKOpnqV95M/s320/WesternKenya+448.jpg" border="0" /></a> The orphans supported by the 94 Zero Grazing Women's Group, a group supported by GWAKO, provides entertainment during a site visit.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNvgX14fkG3NM3GDvupRVqQmRgUgESSKegKGOxngHBRsxSl6h6J1aJlZLm1xkDyusVQG5eLt9eOO8wbO_g7GhZki1eIKVkJxbMvPQC-kq8DPWOTPzJbqHfusnMUyR_ArSrFKR_R_Hq3xY/s1600-h/WesternKenya+461.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272719470205641010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNvgX14fkG3NM3GDvupRVqQmRgUgESSKegKGOxngHBRsxSl6h6J1aJlZLm1xkDyusVQG5eLt9eOO8wbO_g7GhZki1eIKVkJxbMvPQC-kq8DPWOTPzJbqHfusnMUyR_ArSrFKR_R_Hq3xY/s320/WesternKenya+461.jpg" border="0" /></a> Elizabeth Akinyi, or GWAKO, and Felix Obwar, of GROOTS Kenya talk to the women's group about ownership of the new water project in their community.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfGv6ifnAzEPunA-wD_jt4amZkQR_nzKbIvMB87n8mTMZ8_u22ebzO34hpSpDOaUBcNEQ62dzK1YdTBuPqmO6z94s8Wp2GHIZ8QWerNFBP-hTWgMyfsKgdcOZKZqZcH3Bo6XMi7_P_EY/s1600-h/WesternKenya+435.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272718990208694946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfGv6ifnAzEPunA-wD_jt4amZkQR_nzKbIvMB87n8mTMZ8_u22ebzO34hpSpDOaUBcNEQ62dzK1YdTBuPqmO6z94s8Wp2GHIZ8QWerNFBP-hTWgMyfsKgdcOZKZqZcH3Bo6XMi7_P_EY/s320/WesternKenya+435.jpg" border="0" /></a> Mariah and members of 94 Zero Grazing Women's Group examining a community BioSand filter.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQgrUSZMd6XgHqmGJ6oKfq0EEHq4lCjYhPN3aQ4eC48OpFaqj0YqvGfuI-ZAsr4yS7zFYe1g5-lf_3Tqy6khGWl1TpDvK4HjA7aY2wZi-7OUx44MXfz6Vgu9lVkDM8IfiXzi4lrWBRQw/s1600-h/WesternKenya+433.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272718989067272226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQgrUSZMd6XgHqmGJ6oKfq0EEHq4lCjYhPN3aQ4eC48OpFaqj0YqvGfuI-ZAsr4yS7zFYe1g5-lf_3Tqy6khGWl1TpDvK4HjA7aY2wZi-7OUx44MXfz6Vgu9lVkDM8IfiXzi4lrWBRQw/s320/WesternKenya+433.jpg" border="0" /></a> The site for the implementation of the rainwater harvesting systems is a house of one of the women's group members that is near the town center, where a new health center is being built, and near the primary school.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbReAoJIe1h1hbPu7HWroBUt5fq9vbMzTG-ya0E6e8LpvBryUhBQyPeYkDDow6pJ8YoBqIX2qhWs82viD0-w2GSOctamyukb4V89LtNojgueBbtdDQmhQiFNrJZH0sYEe-nxsp0rUFkeY/s1600-h/WesternKenya+427.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272718981673564066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbReAoJIe1h1hbPu7HWroBUt5fq9vbMzTG-ya0E6e8LpvBryUhBQyPeYkDDow6pJ8YoBqIX2qhWs82viD0-w2GSOctamyukb4V89LtNojgueBbtdDQmhQiFNrJZH0sYEe-nxsp0rUFkeY/s320/WesternKenya+427.jpg" border="0" /></a> A borehole where you can buy 20 litres of water for 2 Kenyan Shillings, which is unaffordable for most households here!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQDgKpHw2DTXv1svb6urZ1Yf-TZFLxVXxaV28a5hybIESpYc9VomUsAgAnTv2vTbJ361SyF-mwALxO6kspvGhGkD1JqlFZ2emhaFX13yZtQZmhhELJlPMwRTCVODWS8A3WDzwRQTma7Q/s1600-h/WesternKenya+419.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272718980607613042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQDgKpHw2DTXv1svb6urZ1Yf-TZFLxVXxaV28a5hybIESpYc9VomUsAgAnTv2vTbJ361SyF-mwALxO6kspvGhGkD1JqlFZ2emhaFX13yZtQZmhhELJlPMwRTCVODWS8A3WDzwRQTma7Q/s320/WesternKenya+419.jpg" border="0" /></a> 94 Zero Grazing Women's Group secretary in front of her house with crude rainwater gutters installed.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixujM1jdboTpjRyF2Gg1itF7468oDJQOzziEkO1NvkuUlgQLtAUIYxF-DvqKJqm2IBTd28WIDveI55AboMcZOzERCvzkeT1_511yERPO4B-84WTHRYPAGZ4jGnbfN-wXZGRPyD28sHOsM/s1600-h/WesternKenya+412.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272718221764846498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixujM1jdboTpjRyF2Gg1itF7468oDJQOzziEkO1NvkuUlgQLtAUIYxF-DvqKJqm2IBTd28WIDveI55AboMcZOzERCvzkeT1_511yERPO4B-84WTHRYPAGZ4jGnbfN-wXZGRPyD28sHOsM/s320/WesternKenya+412.jpg" border="0" /></a> Elizabeth Akinyi using the demonstration Tippy Tap handwashing station set up by the women's group following training from GWAKO on water and hygiene.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIfVzl13lf1-6Tr368ZdFN7rKAH4dRmslQABI5InErnEPXFa7TEhfb5VrvMlaYhfdKlZNr-Qf9_BoiCJjhoMBibv5e0IfFRhhFlYtN0htXWFe6oaiwUdAjGh7F7VOeAxvMb9z8mVdo5xE/s1600-h/WesternKenya+405.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272718210611283922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIfVzl13lf1-6Tr368ZdFN7rKAH4dRmslQABI5InErnEPXFa7TEhfb5VrvMlaYhfdKlZNr-Qf9_BoiCJjhoMBibv5e0IfFRhhFlYtN0htXWFe6oaiwUdAjGh7F7VOeAxvMb9z8mVdo5xE/s320/WesternKenya+405.jpg" border="0" /></a> Members of the 94 Zero Grazing shares this BioSand filter to turn their river water into safe drinking water.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifoSIBKJFft96eybgiRDmg5xU2XHU955R3DS5tX_fnSYJEG4pjQq-seu4CNzO3lvF89vbZbZX9DHUpkPGU_qsqSdonqPNqLTd1S_sdDRIzCSeEWXdZMSFDfJwOUqYvNQkrEtZKy68yYX8/s1600-h/WesternKenya+399.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272718206661077410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifoSIBKJFft96eybgiRDmg5xU2XHU955R3DS5tX_fnSYJEG4pjQq-seu4CNzO3lvF89vbZbZX9DHUpkPGU_qsqSdonqPNqLTd1S_sdDRIzCSeEWXdZMSFDfJwOUqYvNQkrEtZKy68yYX8/s320/WesternKenya+399.jpg" border="0" /></a> Elizabeth Akinyi talking to the group about the implementation and expectations of the upcoming rainwater harvesting project.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlS8MoIgEpYzLuAKR5Vj27Yn8yxgxHKjhV-yVPHVSxjfhDRPK7AzBfTdIRSkGVqtTWruUaBh-VDWk_mLNXanyM9KNcTRSVS3Of0vJXlc9FQgtMq7UqkYjqN8J7nnooNfWJ2Xd_1nq-s-4/s1600-h/WesternKenya+401.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272718196118556914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlS8MoIgEpYzLuAKR5Vj27Yn8yxgxHKjhV-yVPHVSxjfhDRPK7AzBfTdIRSkGVqtTWruUaBh-VDWk_mLNXanyM9KNcTRSVS3Of0vJXlc9FQgtMq7UqkYjqN8J7nnooNfWJ2Xd_1nq-s-4/s320/WesternKenya+401.jpg" border="0" /></a> A youth fetching water from a communcal borehole. These boreholes are frequently non-functional because of dry season droughts and broken parts.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf0qQ4D7yxwiaC6IHxOQV04EgLk4TXUr2ZZJFeS4fEoD5naFjCSNn6r7rAVb7NyOCqbdfjObH3-oMdpG0SEa42uFxRho0WnBsD9mvX48s-L1UTQuhxFZC4Qu9qrowKS9AILo6PI6IcKAM/s1600-h/WesternKenya+370.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272718192999829778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf0qQ4D7yxwiaC6IHxOQV04EgLk4TXUr2ZZJFeS4fEoD5naFjCSNn6r7rAVb7NyOCqbdfjObH3-oMdpG0SEa42uFxRho0WnBsD9mvX48s-L1UTQuhxFZC4Qu9qrowKS9AILo6PI6IcKAM/s320/WesternKenya+370.jpg" border="0" /></a> An open well near Kisumu.<br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872253628655984266.post-30115743701340168602008-11-25T13:23:00.001-08:002008-11-26T10:21:52.117-08:00Katito's Oywa 'A' Solar Support Group<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm0l1M6CdFPEQMn9p66Hmobsnx9eoEZi8zRuuwYAkilMwyQPELe0Tq7asIx6gIkkOrEu6b1svPksoyBvt9WpikrJcQaf37wR_GkusDmRcQvJrCXlCsWgZJ_hYeA3hClYCz9S6gIoxA-hM/s1600-h/WesternKenya+248.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272712134826687282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm0l1M6CdFPEQMn9p66Hmobsnx9eoEZi8zRuuwYAkilMwyQPELe0Tq7asIx6gIkkOrEu6b1svPksoyBvt9WpikrJcQaf37wR_GkusDmRcQvJrCXlCsWgZJ_hYeA3hClYCz9S6gIoxA-hM/s320/WesternKenya+248.jpg" border="0" /></a> A community member explaining the WAPI (water pasteaurization indicator) that indicates when water pasteaurized in the Solar CooKits is safe for drinking.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6UP3SEyannKoMdEc2jCXKD3_hxTZlAZiudd9RaTTiJ0qKwZ_i0-jSvw1pQZ5OhSqNJORa9uC1eMro5UKBjT2t052utFO8KMe9JgpuyztLAD9JlcdeRQHdp7D4_Yt2EkXUWPRoQoxWQ60/s1600-h/WesternKenya+245.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272712132163798850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6UP3SEyannKoMdEc2jCXKD3_hxTZlAZiudd9RaTTiJ0qKwZ_i0-jSvw1pQZ5OhSqNJORa9uC1eMro5UKBjT2t052utFO8KMe9JgpuyztLAD9JlcdeRQHdp7D4_Yt2EkXUWPRoQoxWQ60/s320/WesternKenya+245.jpg" border="0" /></a> A community women's group learns about the Petrifilm water test component of the Portable Microbiology Lab.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz93GB0Wlk2vazUUHEVeFA48NjwSAin7nxJ7KVkqCYiY8RtKc-8lSExuNh5wNYZ9jmTF25w2tvMjGNaV67aHebepg-D0fQEX535XdlfmWwo18Vnik1OKrzkL9wnlIfcI347cAiytilkHM/s1600-h/WesternKenya+240.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272712132219441426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz93GB0Wlk2vazUUHEVeFA48NjwSAin7nxJ7KVkqCYiY8RtKc-8lSExuNh5wNYZ9jmTF25w2tvMjGNaV67aHebepg-D0fQEX535XdlfmWwo18Vnik1OKrzkL9wnlIfcI347cAiytilkHM/s320/WesternKenya+240.jpg" border="0" /></a> A community group water project; this tap into the municipal water system provides them with an income generating activity.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizAbHk5tMz4lovdqGt79Gfo59W7S-uTtHf3VeFpAfTRrMOhcICZvu9TQxq3LiMh0spuiBSLDs7xOeut46mrJ5W3qulQxxAF4AQ4X9U6tYlUWcX2Trnqvc-KqR6f5qEtb8DrPGOtop2Boo/s1600-h/WesternKenya+185.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272712126910636482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizAbHk5tMz4lovdqGt79Gfo59W7S-uTtHf3VeFpAfTRrMOhcICZvu9TQxq3LiMh0spuiBSLDs7xOeut46mrJ5W3qulQxxAF4AQ4X9U6tYlUWcX2Trnqvc-KqR6f5qEtb8DrPGOtop2Boo/s320/WesternKenya+185.jpg" border="0" /></a> Mary, member of Oywa 'A' Solar Support Group teaching a women's group about the Portable Microbiology Lab.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLw8Vl0FsGZiw7a4uZgAamWRxPRrVwdRXBegFiNzy2QdxsCedQSvJK-iyLNplqRDINEW17ce4cQU5lWbfB84BJVTO-w-4f0264-fMoEWOvs93xAT0q5XGXJUoDuwGrTMxrl4UVkJIqPMA/s1600-h/WesternKenya+167.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272712126701562258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLw8Vl0FsGZiw7a4uZgAamWRxPRrVwdRXBegFiNzy2QdxsCedQSvJK-iyLNplqRDINEW17ce4cQU5lWbfB84BJVTO-w-4f0264-fMoEWOvs93xAT0q5XGXJUoDuwGrTMxrl4UVkJIqPMA/s320/WesternKenya+167.jpg" border="0" /></a> Rainwater harvesting and solar cooking!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1SMfRPCF-VCrHQbS8O03lUsb7cTYR1XWDARlAtm5aQ46usCVfFX77IX4xwiTzZZg-0CYmDhFzIhwdhm29vkTrfK0HT50qZCe9om7sX6rm5aR2-by1oq8kMRK7vNs0N2o4NfNCfNGayj0/s1600-h/WesternKenya+165.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272711373602189122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1SMfRPCF-VCrHQbS8O03lUsb7cTYR1XWDARlAtm5aQ46usCVfFX77IX4xwiTzZZg-0CYmDhFzIhwdhm29vkTrfK0HT50qZCe9om7sX6rm5aR2-by1oq8kMRK7vNs0N2o4NfNCfNGayj0/s320/WesternKenya+165.jpg" border="0" /></a> Examining how we use water; the first step for a discussion about WASH.</div><br /><div> </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-0_HnDoRcoJclUAU0-TRe5d2BQ7IFdO5UIE5jMkObP0vcFPr16p8mqnBW5zKzxkAmdLjr1HqNFVFK3X5o8dfu1hj0FAFpYd4qEh42HMTS3e0pTJVtVaonw_xWEMVIXXmY7NcBrrNwx4/s1600-h/WesternKenya+217.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272711373179203938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-0_HnDoRcoJclUAU0-TRe5d2BQ7IFdO5UIE5jMkObP0vcFPr16p8mqnBW5zKzxkAmdLjr1HqNFVFK3X5o8dfu1hj0FAFpYd4qEh42HMTS3e0pTJVtVaonw_xWEMVIXXmY7NcBrrNwx4/s320/WesternKenya+217.jpg" border="0" /></a> Seline showing a community group how to harvest rainwater off a thatched roof house.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1oYFF_3IlSDOJjH8Hce4l8mxQYpRHCo56DhyphenhyphenDC3_p0Eti3O3xrR2KOMAVYvmcE699mwIEuAl0tG7UhadBlWz5sdDJrWe8s4xLVE-3GwBFbQzjdsWdZhhVwGRY7WOI3NP1FuXpIrql0wc/s1600-h/WesternKenya+159.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272711363995262034" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2WytT9ZLMTKjvYA37sSSnP0HARyy1JRTD5NFkt7n-KaEaYBPx1iA2Gf6QOFxxL1ToBJHlXorSNix-YPNi8YxtMZRFLGGepIdrRyzEP2zH773mWY0c9zXfZEbkyamVPdldMkJS6bLZyVg/s320/WesternKenya+111.jpg" border="0" /></a> Members of Oywa 'A' Solar Support Group planning the implementation of the AWWC water project with the church committee where the rainwater catchment system will be installed.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd3srtCoZvSoyM9SEyqETfMplBFPhHOli5EgtU30ZluPNHbE7AXnz6XD4w5vz887PZTq4IcN9_g0a86uUCwY3OJrwWR1fFWmRWXLKojZcGj_Qxa2XgfZsdPrZuShfezBYo0-s5geHvjhE/s1600-h/WesternKenya+089.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272710001121218498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd3srtCoZvSoyM9SEyqETfMplBFPhHOli5EgtU30ZluPNHbE7AXnz6XD4w5vz887PZTq4IcN9_g0a86uUCwY3OJrwWR1fFWmRWXLKojZcGj_Qxa2XgfZsdPrZuShfezBYo0-s5geHvjhE/s320/WesternKenya+089.jpg" border="0" /></a> On site, the Oywa 'A' Solar Support Group and church committee discuss plans for implementation.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI_8PKHamsZy1_n_Vxxqw82wiYVxHgGv0WAx-n3cN3r19jlmOsDM5ZrlN7xzqN1VvzppknPECm9MYSMeGIzXHH2cQTxOKmSQaXtrzxxoeAi-UrMQ5hXqJ7w-hEXVqhTsq8fqBh3bDtLVo/s1600-h/WesternKenya+100.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272710002984380626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI_8PKHamsZy1_n_Vxxqw82wiYVxHgGv0WAx-n3cN3r19jlmOsDM5ZrlN7xzqN1VvzppknPECm9MYSMeGIzXHH2cQTxOKmSQaXtrzxxoeAi-UrMQ5hXqJ7w-hEXVqhTsq8fqBh3bDtLVo/s320/WesternKenya+100.jpg" border="0" /></a> The Episcopal church that will soon be enjoying water captured from their roof!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhagnbBDMauiRcdYQPfKCa_VQzwThLYvdXKe0Ae2eeWodSYy8Y7QTttn3TmICE58sH5adzs-foOwh4wmWFRJIjfk2oXbHDo7uNjbWR4HtuGqv32u-vi0ur2SdtwdppXkn-pa-k2O_TsBY4/s1600-h/WesternKenya+301.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272709995759846274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhagnbBDMauiRcdYQPfKCa_VQzwThLYvdXKe0Ae2eeWodSYy8Y7QTttn3TmICE58sH5adzs-foOwh4wmWFRJIjfk2oXbHDo7uNjbWR4HtuGqv32u-vi0ur2SdtwdppXkn-pa-k2O_TsBY4/s320/WesternKenya+301.jpg" border="0" /></a> Members of Oywa 'A' Solar Support Group receiving their AWWC seed grant.<br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872253628655984266.post-4477957167358401232008-11-10T11:12:00.000-08:002008-11-26T09:48:05.970-08:00Kitui's Tei Wa Wo Community-Based Organization<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqSW2fElJ7EAhh1gUrGB7PgvJYKOV0S4t1Zkvfq52JlPXhSCPbP7CE3LGALg0RR7r5yMSyf8mOfTYZriYxmD7AbLWQICt3zAwWECZXceUFzZ6T1h9mKUI3IBuHzmhGNhGoOQVm95IRTas/s1600-h/Kitui2+171.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267157195972373490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqSW2fElJ7EAhh1gUrGB7PgvJYKOV0S4t1Zkvfq52JlPXhSCPbP7CE3LGALg0RR7r5yMSyf8mOfTYZriYxmD7AbLWQICt3zAwWECZXceUFzZ6T1h9mKUI3IBuHzmhGNhGoOQVm95IRTas/s320/Kitui2+171.jpg" border="0" /></a>Kamanyi village community member. You can never tell what amazing people you will meet walking down the road!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Bc0LksMOfMi-sgyCH2Zi-qjFx0oms2L7w6JGJaz6vEu7QDNz60UDFKVAQA90wzyYxsgj0JRuGp9zKHip27QIorK7c-ZADiyB0y96Uda59Vd7YEhgpEYWQ-YPVkpPna0LvTMhHISzRDg/s1600-h/Kitui2+413.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267157191714874866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Bc0LksMOfMi-sgyCH2Zi-qjFx0oms2L7w6JGJaz6vEu7QDNz60UDFKVAQA90wzyYxsgj0JRuGp9zKHip27QIorK7c-ZADiyB0y96Uda59Vd7YEhgpEYWQ-YPVkpPna0LvTMhHISzRDg/s320/Kitui2+413.jpg" border="0" /></a>Members of the Tei Wa Wo water management committee carrying supplies for their rainwater harvesting system installations.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFSwSPmHdsoeG5w7hOORS03tuCjbtVjuluVxv8YhB8vQsP5qeGtrhmefPZfDCeBaLozgMWviHnBcbemTEiKVUUEZk91n2idHTtswbKIRUwsg1PARjnz1JpQUaeQcn0pIGFBL7Y0H-ftM0/s1600-h/Kitui2+446.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267157183983684898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFSwSPmHdsoeG5w7hOORS03tuCjbtVjuluVxv8YhB8vQsP5qeGtrhmefPZfDCeBaLozgMWviHnBcbemTEiKVUUEZk91n2idHTtswbKIRUwsg1PARjnz1JpQUaeQcn0pIGFBL7Y0H-ftM0/s320/Kitui2+446.jpg" border="0" /></a> Priscah Mutia is not only a community and church leader but an entreprenuer; here standing in front of her mill for milling maize flour.<br /><br /></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdP6tLvHKysUJJaO8W0QPacDzSfa3DvqlXW2wFpuATQMwiK_R-JIU-7RGhNzBm0kGnR0bRCYaqrBTt6j6fF6mZkXvdYyokHm4o4om7P2VJfIgK33SktkLqN15E5Z7_3gZx84VQrnkaA7I/s1600-h/Lucy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267157179347693954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdP6tLvHKysUJJaO8W0QPacDzSfa3DvqlXW2wFpuATQMwiK_R-JIU-7RGhNzBm0kGnR0bRCYaqrBTt6j6fF6mZkXvdYyokHm4o4om7P2VJfIgK33SktkLqN15E5Z7_3gZx84VQrnkaA7I/s320/Lucy.jpg" border="0" /></a> The women of Kamanyi are mobile on the two-wheelers!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4GnTBMQgmNBTXBwZ_SYPrrRi5YJjxleYYwbA3QYifEptAQWJzi09snyU_TWJpBusRYoixVRjzSWK2-7sChhsHe3fHdwMFJVPPUFFRa-t2TJk_l0GJdsx8c2Pf2E69MBdef5wfIkjPqw/s1600-h/Man_water.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267157177952396018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4GnTBMQgmNBTXBwZ_SYPrrRi5YJjxleYYwbA3QYifEptAQWJzi09snyU_TWJpBusRYoixVRjzSWK2-7sChhsHe3fHdwMFJVPPUFFRa-t2TJk_l0GJdsx8c2Pf2E69MBdef5wfIkjPqw/s320/Man_water.jpg" border="0" /></a> Carrying water from the river to home is a big job in this community.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju2GZ1z2SU7xBYpPYXkxB02lwDrVzJAOay4k7cQer4aJhEehTlAnDgo-XSxFspIfamYCJbCrAAsPxONBhsjgQKhsab1sfaO8GZ7WtfJFiL5inHPb8B1WqG-tETtXLpi-dpvN6sWzBVNTI/s1600-h/Mariah_TWW.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267155180714013106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju2GZ1z2SU7xBYpPYXkxB02lwDrVzJAOay4k7cQer4aJhEehTlAnDgo-XSxFspIfamYCJbCrAAsPxONBhsjgQKhsab1sfaO8GZ7WtfJFiL5inHPb8B1WqG-tETtXLpi-dpvN6sWzBVNTI/s320/Mariah_TWW.jpg" border="0" /></a> Mariah and the members of Tei Wa Wo's water management committee.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdMLY0yqcb2cdv7wnYQgVnGfVfiYsYjwNU0-y8o7Uhd7-LzBsUb5cfnIC33H-oCMTk5_TvS_Oha4pt_k12nTQzx-MuNjHwrSH4N6JebXoFP5PnPpalCdyfalYK4VxlkdbMN1JzDXpIB8/s1600-h/MaterialsShed.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267155174972062098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdMLY0yqcb2cdv7wnYQgVnGfVfiYsYjwNU0-y8o7Uhd7-LzBsUb5cfnIC33H-oCMTk5_TvS_Oha4pt_k12nTQzx-MuNjHwrSH4N6JebXoFP5PnPpalCdyfalYK4VxlkdbMN1JzDXpIB8/s320/MaterialsShed.jpg" border="0" /></a> Surveying the remaining materials from the 2 rainwater harvesting installations.</div><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSrkCuFfbkE9zEFmlhCN69m9Q_BDJa94el3kTf_ERxwCx6WNOiV6P1bFMlOHIO4TkTHEuDRq1KVp63RZi1daa2zmkifA-6K4ZVKMMpK_HOHqq-UEi-ve_wq0NRKcyZNaaHwnFZNzrU5n4/s1600-h/Monay.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267155167733590194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSrkCuFfbkE9zEFmlhCN69m9Q_BDJa94el3kTf_ERxwCx6WNOiV6P1bFMlOHIO4TkTHEuDRq1KVp63RZi1daa2zmkifA-6K4ZVKMMpK_HOHqq-UEi-ve_wq0NRKcyZNaaHwnFZNzrU5n4/s320/Monay.jpg" border="0" /></a> Mone, a member of Tei Wa Wo. This woman was bed-ridden at one time in her life due to her battle with HIV. But, the intervention of Tei Wa Wo's self help group and home-based care for PLWHAS (people living with HIV and AIDS) and OVCs (orphans and vulnerable children) has helped her to regain her vigor and strength and now she is one of the most active and enthusiastic members of the group.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMef_5iXL1rYN-n8KvZNnBuU1RjHYBbpKO2FJ4it5YHChJ8TFFmU1rmAu1pzcDuwDq-DTGfHeyZQzA_OlJvLcNCI5ZfumjdoVt4V21bKTeP_8eN4oMbPikJaFFe_zUUFyXrBzKIxQsVA/s1600-h/MutindaFamily.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267155164768323890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMef_5iXL1rYN-n8KvZNnBuU1RjHYBbpKO2FJ4it5YHChJ8TFFmU1rmAu1pzcDuwDq-DTGfHeyZQzA_OlJvLcNCI5ZfumjdoVt4V21bKTeP_8eN4oMbPikJaFFe_zUUFyXrBzKIxQsVA/s320/MutindaFamily.jpg" border="0" /></a> Jeniffer Mutinda and her family.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1eniPVaR0Wpig5y8BY55HxAFb5tf6zRU82L1riuUwvK1xEn_SjMV-hTlyskdV2gYxDFtcjWklnXr-wLmalbD6EfEFqW0MuinUdd3TOtnjvW3Tr7ro-fA3LfEVICA_kj_ZAmlVL8b6nZ0/s1600-h/PforHealth.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267155163205071490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1eniPVaR0Wpig5y8BY55HxAFb5tf6zRU82L1riuUwvK1xEn_SjMV-hTlyskdV2gYxDFtcjWklnXr-wLmalbD6EfEFqW0MuinUdd3TOtnjvW3Tr7ro-fA3LfEVICA_kj_ZAmlVL8b6nZ0/s320/PforHealth.jpg" border="0" /></a> Tei Wa Wo water management committee viewing "Prescription for Health" during their WASH training.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmSQ19AyumcKxpn8-HM58WiZ9FBFtaEvwOpTRYBL4l-RtYTCdkLyZmbXr3SmnOvhp8KGdt6KNZrpUlkKUHtXD15iy0AL4-BNn8sUhX1G1dgQo1zDofciApUvN8_78RcKYgzRmhUnCtyU/s1600-h/Pios_shoveling.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267154082194355266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmSQ19AyumcKxpn8-HM58WiZ9FBFtaEvwOpTRYBL4l-RtYTCdkLyZmbXr3SmnOvhp8KGdt6KNZrpUlkKUHtXD15iy0AL4-BNn8sUhX1G1dgQo1zDofciApUvN8_78RcKYgzRmhUnCtyU/s320/Pios_shoveling.jpg" border="0" /></a> Tei Wa Wo member, Pios, shoveling sand for the construction of the base for the plastic rainwater storage tank.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoLgKDTn_xnJ68t_0p1-GVpGOAclWdW_k9eVL-YrqsnDXK3vjKQRuMJsR694QxKd9FHRtAzaZLCMsgMJN1Xqnk0oeSYNtcl_o4qEnboQE-J-K52m0_apI05vcnssSaMa6sree4ARMS1f0/s1600-h/Priscah_Hardware.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267154079453417074" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipqR_FUEhJij5DXngHYK-6z1BPCUbP1KgX1K7YTnqGt5d68rlpMTaA8XD9lbz0ojEfYw1CDQftXo_Iajcj3t_nsuPjHyr56ojng8atWmAzP0-hoJ5jBAHGizXCfAz2F4m1U9UOJeIN6E0/s320/Priscah_Solar.jpg" border="0" /></a> Priscah Mutia explaining how to cook food and pasteaurize water using Solar Cookers International CooKit.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoLcClfG4p62e9D_9bph3kSAT83XfwTLnqRfoVwWHxQGYh63kz9_6uniBZ_-joQVR2n_AIM1N3UAoOIYIKXCqbAWhHEJk6vlfReRqcTn-vX9iLMPsUdtEdBM1z-Dved2asPPfZY-97G-8/s1600-h/Priscah_Solar2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267154065103880018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoLcClfG4p62e9D_9bph3kSAT83XfwTLnqRfoVwWHxQGYh63kz9_6uniBZ_-joQVR2n_AIM1N3UAoOIYIKXCqbAWhHEJk6vlfReRqcTn-vX9iLMPsUdtEdBM1z-Dved2asPPfZY-97G-8/s320/Priscah_Solar2.jpg" border="0" /></a> This area is ideal for harnessing the power of the sun to replace firewood for cooking.<br /></div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267151121968433266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_rMLtsMEudj5b2_7SXvYfL8BtVa5-Kdfqf3YBxnzUqSS89HRIgMIXm_pifVF3Dgp-hS5rN5X_Yww5Ak3yHtn6pPLwBhaYsLS6Arp_BTptsFAIxEEAqfiSf9cx5NUMiM3efCQZp3lKORE/s320/Solar.jpg" border="0" /></div><div><div>Priscah Mutia and Jeniffer Mutinda explaining the process of solar cooking.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRVhoNHdU0yL4DE2USLJmleAHwofrG6LxYoleF-Q6C0szXlhZ66RfL0aGy-1nvB4ov0WpIHIHnwcHYgvIYUr951iw8hS1EaWr08WMGU3oDi3dHofaElAJkY6I7FRiIh40wOGkzg_9ofk/s1600-h/Priscah_TWWmtg.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267153042420307522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRVhoNHdU0yL4DE2USLJmleAHwofrG6LxYoleF-Q6C0szXlhZ66RfL0aGy-1nvB4ov0WpIHIHnwcHYgvIYUr951iw8hS1EaWr08WMGU3oDi3dHofaElAJkY6I7FRiIh40wOGkzg_9ofk/s320/Priscah_TWWmtg.jpg" border="0" /></a> Priscah Mutia helping the water managment committee breakdown the materials list for the rainwater harvesting installations in order to solidify their project proposal budget.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHOWm-tWMCG4mV0e8VuFOIuEOutgNTBsnNClF7f6NvlH5bqEyWaQcHCtwLsk4FK9QdocE5eRFcyqNbXZce01aDKoNlGUDGGnHdM_iguC5SajYkbFvJT1eOVvCoZbivkBshZpdNF9PWzKI/s1600-h/ProposalWriting.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267153040242664290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHOWm-tWMCG4mV0e8VuFOIuEOutgNTBsnNClF7f6NvlH5bqEyWaQcHCtwLsk4FK9QdocE5eRFcyqNbXZce01aDKoNlGUDGGnHdM_iguC5SajYkbFvJT1eOVvCoZbivkBshZpdNF9PWzKI/s320/ProposalWriting.jpg" border="0" /></a> Jeniffer Mutinda, Priscah Mutia, and the leadership of the Tei Wa Wo water management committee working on their project proposal.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXt-d4pkukeonuwf1PcdWIxoMrQc62-aVOBWYv4eeUEhZdaAztbs7qnxxAKpGO9G8JHFLFGyaC8IdnkQ4VlLFeergWK8U-nkg2jCIWUE8LMz7OE-q0FyMHkD6dMKtqpIvYaWy55wUiKs/s1600-h/School_watertank.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267153035376876690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXt-d4pkukeonuwf1PcdWIxoMrQc62-aVOBWYv4eeUEhZdaAztbs7qnxxAKpGO9G8JHFLFGyaC8IdnkQ4VlLFeergWK8U-nkg2jCIWUE8LMz7OE-q0FyMHkD6dMKtqpIvYaWy55wUiKs/s320/School_watertank.jpg" border="0" /></a> Kamanyi Primary School students and teachers with their new rainwater harvesting system and plastic storage tank.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTid9K2PrUkHxqGOu4pWInGz42fq0ZU6900r__wYKcDX3qVX6rk6VkijaL13w2x_MKUzINGsxWPCzS7HLHLImoB4wiipnMSHZ4-832NKtPREw9mh787XVUu2sKdnzy0v5Jc66CI_aJsms/s1600-h/School_watertank2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267153028998292738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTid9K2PrUkHxqGOu4pWInGz42fq0ZU6900r__wYKcDX3qVX6rk6VkijaL13w2x_MKUzINGsxWPCzS7HLHLImoB4wiipnMSHZ4-832NKtPREw9mh787XVUu2sKdnzy0v5Jc66CI_aJsms/s320/School_watertank2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Mariah with Jeniffer Mutinda and members of the Kamanyi Primary School faculty the day the installation was completed.<br /></div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXQB0BVb2IXzAQ1yaI4-gYN5fhl_BY8rFF46pO6W-jncu4tN8r5iJi0k2_eMIDky4vKY8Sdy2QYTwC09jdGM-1COH581yciNsh62puJC5SjUws6JaYg7WTSTaeCeMafxsWYF5mlJOTq9I/s1600-h/SchoolFoundation.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267153017992274290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXQB0BVb2IXzAQ1yaI4-gYN5fhl_BY8rFF46pO6W-jncu4tN8r5iJi0k2_eMIDky4vKY8Sdy2QYTwC09jdGM-1COH581yciNsh62puJC5SjUws6JaYg7WTSTaeCeMafxsWYF5mlJOTq9I/s320/SchoolFoundation.jpg" border="0" /></a> Preparations for the installtion of the plastic storage tank at Kamanyi Primary School.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGCMXyHCbM83-c4GjQO8EKMUCJb2GnP0vt668npPAAtGpbkacu7ZB-FCEKSKh97iMRnVS1RVvRs51W_K73r7rlfayI2mrOMv7fYc_nil4jUUGNMoo-Qg_48S8x68GwgQJYGQzlnuijNg/s1600-h/SchoolGarden.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267151160154295106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGCMXyHCbM83-c4GjQO8EKMUCJb2GnP0vt668npPAAtGpbkacu7ZB-FCEKSKh97iMRnVS1RVvRs51W_K73r7rlfayI2mrOMv7fYc_nil4jUUGNMoo-Qg_48S8x68GwgQJYGQzlnuijNg/s320/SchoolGarden.jpg" border="0" /></a> The newly established vegetable garden and tree nursery at Kamanyi Primary School. This project will benefit greatly from the installation of a new rainwater harvesting system. The students are excused early from classes each afternoon to fetch water from the river to water the garden.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh56Ci1xSvLzprWzNbcBQbc3oidp0wVhc_2wSWml5P1lztSAbZyfGJcay98SkLD7Zb5zUSkQRh7Kia3_9o6RJ_3MAFRFTfXCMF7cgg-RV9qVrgy5qte5h09_NjuiopQ5BbhluZ5t3WCdXQ/s1600-h/SchoolGarden2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267151134639490034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh56Ci1xSvLzprWzNbcBQbc3oidp0wVhc_2wSWml5P1lztSAbZyfGJcay98SkLD7Zb5zUSkQRh7Kia3_9o6RJ_3MAFRFTfXCMF7cgg-RV9qVrgy5qte5h09_NjuiopQ5BbhluZ5t3WCdXQ/s320/SchoolGarden2.jpg" border="0" /></a> The school garden will supplement the school's daily nutritional feeding program.<br /></div><div> </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15CpLfGt_yfFYSpLcwE2Kme7ciQCppES8Qz-y4piNRLgrGamDTqjKEY01F86dDVLKVWrEwFMGlWb-avD6U_FSGwUOlIWVLPIwEtvxfaitgzNUHSqX_-woZVOsTji1cTF6o8JIw7K5Eh4/s1600-h/SchoolGarden3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267151127752597042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15CpLfGt_yfFYSpLcwE2Kme7ciQCppES8Qz-y4piNRLgrGamDTqjKEY01F86dDVLKVWrEwFMGlWb-avD6U_FSGwUOlIWVLPIwEtvxfaitgzNUHSqX_-woZVOsTji1cTF6o8JIw7K5Eh4/s320/SchoolGarden3.jpg" border="0" /></a> Standard 4 students watering the carrots!<br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQTMLj_Od2Nl0d62dn_95iwd2jW2kMQ6hsQKHR5A9zjRc8iBso37p-KMe5yR-SDp151u9nybHz9tDv23zTxj1plcsagHVEEnR1gA5QL99B63AMyLkiCeRprj-u6bT4xOsVHHH1LH1PFk/s1600-h/Splashguard.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267151113987185042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQTMLj_Od2Nl0d62dn_95iwd2jW2kMQ6hsQKHR5A9zjRc8iBso37p-KMe5yR-SDp151u9nybHz9tDv23zTxj1plcsagHVEEnR1gA5QL99B63AMyLkiCeRprj-u6bT4xOsVHHH1LH1PFk/s320/Splashguard.jpg" border="0" /></a> Installation of gutters on the new community health center.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEharp4rZYrpLjMwRyqA2oxFYDveGydByg07ppgvni0aNtG8aCi1FLgCKjVXs6Bnr5k2zVASkOFL1dC3LFZ48sjijvoGadbjfGzkN0b0FTr_iQMdcjZ7Bioeaq1aYkSbOHOmK8N7Dp0ATMw/s1600-h/Splashguard2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267145820297057874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEharp4rZYrpLjMwRyqA2oxFYDveGydByg07ppgvni0aNtG8aCi1FLgCKjVXs6Bnr5k2zVASkOFL1dC3LFZ48sjijvoGadbjfGzkN0b0FTr_iQMdcjZ7Bioeaq1aYkSbOHOmK8N7Dp0ATMw/s320/Splashguard2.jpg" border="0" /></a> A splash guard helps to improve the efficiency of the rainwater catchment from the roof of the community health center.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJ_7gyzBpqnGcst6KEDeZNT11Idb1qhewegq-kT_zfnAt0EDh3TC7kQhugEaZeoNV5uBeO6pY0xX09M_Oyuq5ofY4FNHxCVYhT0mrNSTYci7xP__k9027oAPCfRd1OnPcOhDXnbgxQLQ/s1600-h/Tabitha_Bike.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267145812732564914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJ_7gyzBpqnGcst6KEDeZNT11Idb1qhewegq-kT_zfnAt0EDh3TC7kQhugEaZeoNV5uBeO6pY0xX09M_Oyuq5ofY4FNHxCVYhT0mrNSTYci7xP__k9027oAPCfRd1OnPcOhDXnbgxQLQ/s320/Tabitha_Bike.jpg" border="0" /></a> Tabitha, member of Tei Wa Wo, riding home.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggAy7BOD3LyuKTDTYGqbDscnuIMGap4lYNh_hyaCpfSrUHmZXLDUL7GsLlriUL0-4ircCkjPiGSf84CM4kj-J9ct_f3W9GKnvo_ZQ4s_mcJVpy73BXPZ7wDXoe8F7BZN8iwZYGmzf-Cl0/s1600-h/Teachers_PML.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267145806478797778" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEEsLQn1FqpGy_lRnbDRTuFBtNoFYPewdDb_U0h4u8e5UpmzLhukfvtNNkb9vSN-yYHLR2iAQwDIa0QqWjSdBIK8ZSBF4EPppClqtV8zrZNI_zywSg-HNxGdyIJvcX2PWP1vMHCq2G_cE/s320/TWW_money.jpg" border="0" /></a> Jeniffer Mutinda, Priscah Mutia and the secretary and chairman of the Tei Wa Wo water management committee receiving their AWWC seed grant.<br /><br /></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIqw5IuvzZPXU4UL-xKa1PA1GrQgBKNsQZgBZJJkJpWg6L1eCwdznbohwDugwfiBC_JQITEx2IFEbnfvG2Ye9K1h_KYlv2mrTKQ1sTngmL0cqV_So1RdcEfmtozVNY2eVT0ej2ySFvdGU/s1600-h/TWW_mtg.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267122697017817298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIqw5IuvzZPXU4UL-xKa1PA1GrQgBKNsQZgBZJJkJpWg6L1eCwdznbohwDugwfiBC_JQITEx2IFEbnfvG2Ye9K1h_KYlv2mrTKQ1sTngmL0cqV_So1RdcEfmtozVNY2eVT0ej2ySFvdGU/s320/TWW_mtg.jpg" border="0" /></a> The chairman of Tei Wa Wo's water management committee facilitating a discussion during a strategic planning meeting for the implementation of their water project.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij1YrXv5nMwqtGYCZsj56cMfiA4ynJDLYUKmeZzFuTWUsslOx70ie6MdlGSfOEY8n238wUyen_52CMBljR9YjsFsA5VYGW9vh4TaNu25On3EapSdOqFdS_18UIgFlWSCmtRbncVhfIZEk/s1600-h/TWW_mtg2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267120907106655522" style="DISPLAY: block; 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It's a bit different than the requirement of brining a box of Kleenex to school for your elementary school classroom at the beginning of the year.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC3iUicRAXyRO-JQxG-SDyECZhklK6-21ROU6G4T91OrLdpcOAPn0Rt768-colx8Qnvq5FprLuw5_FHjBzzoVA6HqxK3FM9HlMhm2S6__4_2c7fyHLKXKiHIuTH3e3s_e2mmRSCagGWao/s1600-h/WaterTests.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267119505332109714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC3iUicRAXyRO-JQxG-SDyECZhklK6-21ROU6G4T91OrLdpcOAPn0Rt768-colx8Qnvq5FprLuw5_FHjBzzoVA6HqxK3FM9HlMhm2S6__4_2c7fyHLKXKiHIuTH3e3s_e2mmRSCagGWao/s320/WaterTests.jpg" border="0" /></a> Results from water tests taken of water from the seasonal river used by members of the community for drinking, cooking, laundry, bathing, and watering kitchen gardens. The river water is severlely contaminated with E. Coli, evidence of recent fecal contamination.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuzhypgE1ykyNgdDdVhyphenhyphenDD4zXSeXvOWrFHoUIZ-RQ6oxwLIvGzVHh0o39JSUXzNVdCYxgq8G_Gyt-M0T7Dkkq_gcXFAUJa9AXCU8y3fVKj7nmSw8Ily9OZ_ijjeI9kpnNGI8ARm2c2C7M/s1600-h/Women.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267119504694694994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuzhypgE1ykyNgdDdVhyphenhyphenDD4zXSeXvOWrFHoUIZ-RQ6oxwLIvGzVHh0o39JSUXzNVdCYxgq8G_Gyt-M0T7Dkkq_gcXFAUJa9AXCU8y3fVKj7nmSw8Ily9OZ_ijjeI9kpnNGI8ARm2c2C7M/s320/Women.jpg" border="0" /></a> The African women with their daily loads heading home.<br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872253628655984266.post-19554148883832935002008-10-13T20:16:00.000-07:002008-11-26T08:00:38.572-08:00TIOS Training in Mozambique<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijYXzzUxde15GZGs8VIYX1L_rHbIBRdqwgtTbUKamcKiJTVsUSC6SAiuJCUdX4-5dO1VfxA-QAGHiNPjTwgXYlthGGlAp5ZGx0ZL64rhG0CTlkop939JNSy0cbkg9lJpiDSSIDH4FIytc/s1600-h/DSC_5359_2+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256845163740307218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijYXzzUxde15GZGs8VIYX1L_rHbIBRdqwgtTbUKamcKiJTVsUSC6SAiuJCUdX4-5dO1VfxA-QAGHiNPjTwgXYlthGGlAp5ZGx0ZL64rhG0CTlkop939JNSy0cbkg9lJpiDSSIDH4FIytc/s320/DSC_5359_2+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> (<em>Photo courtesy of Clay Hall) </em>The BioSand filter trainees installing their first filter at the Aids Orphan Skills Center (AOSCI) in Chimoio, Mozambique.<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVS9fyFousCz1Sruz7VLWOKQlfla9kom7LtzUTMMgaJvnOaeMpDInqOwssEK2mQLn7SlwiRTeNwhalZMo0n_tktaAffbrkHDZVtGl3wnuMFZYWngMqB-HvAMFDp48zuMCHiqwJbWdRN0/s1600-h/DSC_5912+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256845164155086994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVS9fyFousCz1Sruz7VLWOKQlfla9kom7LtzUTMMgaJvnOaeMpDInqOwssEK2mQLn7SlwiRTeNwhalZMo0n_tktaAffbrkHDZVtGl3wnuMFZYWngMqB-HvAMFDp48zuMCHiqwJbWdRN0/s320/DSC_5912+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> (<em>Photo courtesy of Clay Hall</em>) Gemma and Mariah beside the newly installed BioSand filter at AOSCI. </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuOW2VfF0CeQLrcjlomEVk9dba-S9_C3qyZ6wFx9o8jpoY2PiPdegcUEtk7VQVEglDl9zWomXlqnTXcJekvMk2AEDXGhFs4ZQVA867j2BxvoBOUCVe1kjEkmoARCAp55p2d4JLw5rj-J0/s1600-h/GroupPhoto.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256845170567031778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuOW2VfF0CeQLrcjlomEVk9dba-S9_C3qyZ6wFx9o8jpoY2PiPdegcUEtk7VQVEglDl9zWomXlqnTXcJekvMk2AEDXGhFs4ZQVA867j2BxvoBOUCVe1kjEkmoARCAp55p2d4JLw5rj-J0/s320/GroupPhoto.jpg" border="0" /></a> The trainees and trainers of the BioSand filter training at AOSCI. Five women from the AOSCI-who normally work in the sewing room making anatomicaly correct dolls for AOSCI's HIV/AIDS training program, 2 men who are community workers, and a woman from OSEO, an organization that AOSCI is collaborating with for the implementation of the BioSand filter in Chimoio.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjky1TPNiH8YY4UPM7KlGuo3Eza9BZ5BnFVVCb2QNb-XSWrJ9IWvJ6qXna7m0Qp05T6UPXozmMIiZDuOrYkZFLHcmwykZbSBld9WqtHPWZ0E5a6O9jb7vMYkMzsNrX2-q7qErjh47JQU/s1600-h/HammeringGI.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256845170203558802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjky1TPNiH8YY4UPM7KlGuo3Eza9BZ5BnFVVCb2QNb-XSWrJ9IWvJ6qXna7m0Qp05T6UPXozmMIiZDuOrYkZFLHcmwykZbSBld9WqtHPWZ0E5a6O9jb7vMYkMzsNrX2-q7qErjh47JQU/s320/HammeringGI.jpg" border="0" /></a> The ladies preparing the material to be used for the diffuser plate inside the BioSand filter. It's usually easier to buy flattened G.I. sheet metal, but the corrugated iron sheets are more readily available and cost effective in this community.</p><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Pr4V4YHHTJ7gtlXof4kvgJ7fvL11rYHKKTA1FeFHU1OCJ04xGmUhBBGU41nYShg7bWgWVCfkB4rQWpVCECAKyqZyrWvsXQ49_r4qV6MvrjtX79iI9A538Tjza5v9r-m05S2nx_4LpJk/s1600-h/Juliette.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256845174949754018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Pr4V4YHHTJ7gtlXof4kvgJ7fvL11rYHKKTA1FeFHU1OCJ04xGmUhBBGU41nYShg7bWgWVCfkB4rQWpVCECAKyqZyrWvsXQ49_r4qV6MvrjtX79iI9A538Tjza5v9r-m05S2nx_4LpJk/s320/Juliette.jpg" border="0" /></a>Julieta, one of phenomenal translators who took part in the entire month-long training.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCCPbcu28cXW-ZQRN61EXAik1cp1-s1jEbdkvp6y0v6rIap9gte3J8L-81VKOLaOs_6gRGMgFOOU_nIN1n4yt2H4PCEq29jt05Rjjdr_PMSxaZd4rajtOK7mVtEZw84jxtBqKQlyIHmak/s1600-h/Alexa_SandSifting.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256843893545238082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCCPbcu28cXW-ZQRN61EXAik1cp1-s1jEbdkvp6y0v6rIap9gte3J8L-81VKOLaOs_6gRGMgFOOU_nIN1n4yt2H4PCEq29jt05Rjjdr_PMSxaZd4rajtOK7mVtEZw84jxtBqKQlyIHmak/s320/Alexa_SandSifting.jpg" border="0" /></a> Alexa Banks, resident U.S. Peace Corps volunteer gets dirty with the women learning the BioSand filter technology. Here they are sifting sand in preparation for building and installing the filters.<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ-9dBW7Sz8ld6aIPbOydBTReEq4zUbHC_mjvDrt7nFEmOpM-Wzwzzz5jLZT8NhQNqJM7ZEkkNaPDwN5cEYHAZhOI-6bFIWqgOfKZu7E-F_B8l0eLmWj-e4-jYnmNuzWMkQ4tdL1nMnMc/s1600-h/DSC_3197_2+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256843894245435330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ-9dBW7Sz8ld6aIPbOydBTReEq4zUbHC_mjvDrt7nFEmOpM-Wzwzzz5jLZT8NhQNqJM7ZEkkNaPDwN5cEYHAZhOI-6bFIWqgOfKZu7E-F_B8l0eLmWj-e4-jYnmNuzWMkQ4tdL1nMnMc/s320/DSC_3197_2+R.jpg" border="0" /></a>(<em>Photo courtesy of Clay Hall</em>) Washing rock before using it for the filtering media inside the filter is a taxing and monotonous chore, but the trainees weren't deterred, especially Tina (above) who may be in the running for some kind of award for fastest, most efficient BioSand filter rock washer!</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjbbf6GtESaQPsKhC4e7uro2RHMPdO2qCPp_VhRSREcFSYFJiZmGv1lQr6uV7xmCqbFIGkq9wKI8kA8yVv2C-sWNLcJiSfAou9MuEQiCnzsaA6sTN-nPpYqdi15pvWkN2Bbqd7yq7iLaQ/s1600-h/DSC_3234_2+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256843897476682498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjbbf6GtESaQPsKhC4e7uro2RHMPdO2qCPp_VhRSREcFSYFJiZmGv1lQr6uV7xmCqbFIGkq9wKI8kA8yVv2C-sWNLcJiSfAou9MuEQiCnzsaA6sTN-nPpYqdi15pvWkN2Bbqd7yq7iLaQ/s320/DSC_3234_2+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> (<em>Photo courtesy of Clay Hall</em>) The illustrious BioSand filter fresh out of the mold!</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi20OaiDSDHzAOU2e8AL1xG-SnwtUr-nOrA6KTp3VoCHAAzQaK1gZSjImDJ8VFmDpdllvv_JS5pIxKx1RcAmWnXu4V6qglVFpDYe7PE5kCab-6IjSYnZLqssZWQhliO7-a99dlcEsavzP0/s1600-h/DSC_3451+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256843900191802802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi20OaiDSDHzAOU2e8AL1xG-SnwtUr-nOrA6KTp3VoCHAAzQaK1gZSjImDJ8VFmDpdllvv_JS5pIxKx1RcAmWnXu4V6qglVFpDYe7PE5kCab-6IjSYnZLqssZWQhliO7-a99dlcEsavzP0/s320/DSC_3451+R.jpg" border="0" /></a>(<em>Photo courtesy of Clay Hall</em>) Gemma teaching the BioSand filter trainees about bacteria! The AOSCI training was a great opportunity for ASD to develop alternative strategies to tackling to challenge of explaining difficult concepts, especially those with mixed educational backgrounds.</p><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhajT2J_LonbAx_6z8JS66iFX-1TEMk6BmFOIMkL4LSNbEhZICJr1ktNcuTxV2n3msmw9TzswlpVVbzL8adDdfOxHqvkl5Vww3mrMRd_r-hLw87H81KcuF1YNEAjgbyBAakyMqI593tVVo/s1600-h/DSC_5257_2+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256843901986139698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhajT2J_LonbAx_6z8JS66iFX-1TEMk6BmFOIMkL4LSNbEhZICJr1ktNcuTxV2n3msmw9TzswlpVVbzL8adDdfOxHqvkl5Vww3mrMRd_r-hLw87H81KcuF1YNEAjgbyBAakyMqI593tVVo/s320/DSC_5257_2+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> (<em>Photo courtesy of Clay Hall</em>) Removing the mold from a BioSand filter is a group effort!<br /><br /><br /><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872253628655984266.post-2587799068028468532008-10-13T15:18:00.001-07:002008-11-26T07:17:10.685-08:00Site Visits Following the African Women and Water Conference<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh69anyxYXB0XHUDbT4xr8Wqb6-bmnhDhYq00BbHxwFpwqOJrCi5BV3aYi7vJ_1moxYBSS_GmjZRF_37N4wAzSlkcj8tglF0IvqLoc8olWgyf_6kvbdzQndJr0RKT3zLdCkdE8kG9mloc0/s1600-h/Water+dam2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256841014310425298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh69anyxYXB0XHUDbT4xr8Wqb6-bmnhDhYq00BbHxwFpwqOJrCi5BV3aYi7vJ_1moxYBSS_GmjZRF_37N4wAzSlkcj8tglF0IvqLoc8olWgyf_6kvbdzQndJr0RKT3zLdCkdE8kG9mloc0/s320/Water+dam2.jpg" border="0" /></a> This water sources serves livestock and 5 families in South Africa. Amazingly this water proved to be devoid of E. Coli and fecal contamination after tests using the Portable Microbiology Lab.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256827174985059186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGoLE02uDBoM0vUKzVmccbopUWe6ml2inUGD4MF-wq9appMyu5syr_lqGwHHFNOrQ3nskJMsOBLkZINrMZGkk_SrcKJECMUTjAx_-qK4D4FToIFeKP2QVfDSNViP94H348h5Qh9SLjYfY/s320/Collecting+water.jpg" border="0" /><br />Collecting water for water testing from the water source shown above.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH2raZShEZQfoTbQMePm4c5qnWDlowh1jtrDgUPXiH0wQz838EM4a2ad4hJxknJuiIYk_Dlf2tjNI_KXV7IllOMbaW9lzqjrX8xj173Q7hH7fS9WpPFuM2ksDLVwqh425i3Qf822bsfyc/s1600-h/WaterTests.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256841018521359250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH2raZShEZQfoTbQMePm4c5qnWDlowh1jtrDgUPXiH0wQz838EM4a2ad4hJxknJuiIYk_Dlf2tjNI_KXV7IllOMbaW9lzqjrX8xj173Q7hH7fS9WpPFuM2ksDLVwqh425i3Qf822bsfyc/s320/WaterTests.jpg" border="0" /></a> Portable Microbiology Lab water tests performed during the WASH/RWH workshop in Amahlubi, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuqvSi_4dWNUSHBo71a99X7BFxEp5gC47tGzBgB-zlLUZlUWXjC8NeLPZZ8VMUFcvBJtc85v0LnmDXu3fW7dfMW6PVPNxK32naakvN7gwm6gBwR4ak4orcuKbS1ldObTXrLT2LYLGFg5w/s1600-h/Zama_Gemma.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256841018209360114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuqvSi_4dWNUSHBo71a99X7BFxEp5gC47tGzBgB-zlLUZlUWXjC8NeLPZZ8VMUFcvBJtc85v0LnmDXu3fW7dfMW6PVPNxK32naakvN7gwm6gBwR4ak4orcuKbS1ldObTXrLT2LYLGFg5w/s320/Zama_Gemma.jpg" border="0" /></a> Zama, Sizani's niece, and Gemma using CAWST WASH educational materials during a workshop.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMShyphenhypheny5RCOPd_2qkqsX84Lr64Dlip3QpNK31YFY_m6XxPXZpXQirRGRceEiONKRIwe-oAHIKFb9E4U_aCeB6IxdxeEHDmknA1mmzQr7JNCpigom66xz8Hfb-ITqhgpeITG326tm-AkVPU/s1600-h/FoundationConstruction.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256837167706284098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMShyphenhypheny5RCOPd_2qkqsX84Lr64Dlip3QpNK31YFY_m6XxPXZpXQirRGRceEiONKRIwe-oAHIKFb9E4U_aCeB6IxdxeEHDmknA1mmzQr7JNCpigom66xz8Hfb-ITqhgpeITG326tm-AkVPU/s320/FoundationConstruction.jpg" border="0" /></a>Digging the fountation for the storage tank platform was the first step of the implementation of the rainwater harvesting system in Amahlubi, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXjiyC94x_OVPwwoZTsJ65ogqVXAb84Y9E9fkHLfCAwO8ax6mPGvtev79dM6rXqBKauNrksEkLJ1IeFSXjcoTgQAmlozn-ZzZZhZsW9Ojz06joXSiaLV1r-yoqKiIHwRJHtgg4xzEBQM/s1600-h/GroupPhoto_Gemma.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256837174105572018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXjiyC94x_OVPwwoZTsJ65ogqVXAb84Y9E9fkHLfCAwO8ax6mPGvtev79dM6rXqBKauNrksEkLJ1IeFSXjcoTgQAmlozn-ZzZZhZsW9Ojz06joXSiaLV1r-yoqKiIHwRJHtgg4xzEBQM/s320/GroupPhoto_Gemma.jpg" border="0" /></a> Gemma and the members of the Amahlubi women's group at the end of the WASH training.<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHiYWvGEnfQGT6berA-1ZjWaAJ9VAFGvhkvi0gg6B6teeIKeOkImx3Rn5_Yuy4KHKEqM5w6IHQmpRVdtSpQCIJOG23tUsGEKxKJgk3LhlsE7uo4GYd1KdMnu5BZDxKYXe8vqG77XFzDpA/s1600-h/Sizani+and+Gugu.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256837175937043602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHiYWvGEnfQGT6berA-1ZjWaAJ9VAFGvhkvi0gg6B6teeIKeOkImx3Rn5_Yuy4KHKEqM5w6IHQmpRVdtSpQCIJOG23tUsGEKxKJgk3LhlsE7uo4GYd1KdMnu5BZDxKYXe8vqG77XFzDpA/s320/Sizani+and+Gugu.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sizani Ngubane and Gugu Eunice Hadebe demonstrating how to fill a plastic pipette for the Portable Microbiology Lab water test.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWxX5xtsj2JAvZFiiFd8amAC6cmFuchL6BP-pKHzkTlFCrq-uaj6l-aXxDZzm3IrtrrVd8rYvG4KUA0y51d54Zusc-OZc73pCZLc4AO99Yv_yqazfT2urMKgyA3RF7FgdvGL-SNoA49M/s1600-h/Sizani+PPT.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256837177392918162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWxX5xtsj2JAvZFiiFd8amAC6cmFuchL6BP-pKHzkTlFCrq-uaj6l-aXxDZzm3IrtrrVd8rYvG4KUA0y51d54Zusc-OZc73pCZLc4AO99Yv_yqazfT2urMKgyA3RF7FgdvGL-SNoA49M/s320/Sizani+PPT.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sizani Ngubane explaining the design of a rock catchment for rainwater harvesting.</p><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5KGGpiyboMmA77tEI0-xCuPNuUjBmsBMls1P0QrhyjOC4P3AHEqFohm1o-KWp1VKDboMcjXyb8kB2oXL_cxDJhEz0jt7kbyZgrL1s9XBmdgsjb2U1Wp-ODvwKCWxdyknAfwjSR-CQwL4/s1600-h/Training_Day3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256837183213673714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5KGGpiyboMmA77tEI0-xCuPNuUjBmsBMls1P0QrhyjOC4P3AHEqFohm1o-KWp1VKDboMcjXyb8kB2oXL_cxDJhEz0jt7kbyZgrL1s9XBmdgsjb2U1Wp-ODvwKCWxdyknAfwjSR-CQwL4/s320/Training_Day3.jpg" border="0" /></a> Assembling a sanitation ladder to examine better practices for sanitation within the community.</p><p> </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip8iSRP3VV0dMrUaB78gOKy6P42lSQqHCXGVPaOo3oqlw__gy-PmcyTPpxjLG0h_OHCj2QG0tfAr_aAFlGbajnS-NHqnFy01lsjcTu7F67_H0c4xrjX_SlRrTni-jsBsTHQmDczWQbVc8/s1600-h/Colenso+dirty+water.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256827165489442818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip8iSRP3VV0dMrUaB78gOKy6P42lSQqHCXGVPaOo3oqlw__gy-PmcyTPpxjLG0h_OHCj2QG0tfAr_aAFlGbajnS-NHqnFy01lsjcTu7F67_H0c4xrjX_SlRrTni-jsBsTHQmDczWQbVc8/s320/Colenso+dirty+water.jpg" border="0" /></a> This water requires some filtration!<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPO8teO5w3EGyXZD4IXq1qRWSo8mqM1jFgiFvmCCpHb2usc7Kn-BTCGMf7s0ixMHK8amlrMgNQ5NL-obyd8UN-w7fbuUtiRt0gFaZPr7OhOlRaBM3ms5oYFi5dXtmfzezbpkbAaOG-Tok/s1600-h/Colenso+government+housing6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256827167714499186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPO8teO5w3EGyXZD4IXq1qRWSo8mqM1jFgiFvmCCpHb2usc7Kn-BTCGMf7s0ixMHK8amlrMgNQ5NL-obyd8UN-w7fbuUtiRt0gFaZPr7OhOlRaBM3ms5oYFi5dXtmfzezbpkbAaOG-Tok/s320/Colenso+government+housing6.jpg" border="0" /></a> Children fetching water from their water tap. These children are lucky because their water source is within their housing compound. Some of their peers have never known the luxury of having access to water so close to home.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgISMzdN4AGC1A4iRDZiNoa3orjQlbrP_vjYmZqge0ZdcalQkJIjTJgQi6sqYoSiRJimqfZXLr4tX_QUfbZT-OvNqngubEmBWpaZI9lDRWwgwEdHa3YXVKO80aVfE3wYin8PrKdsSMQd6c/s1600-h/Colenso+workshop2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256827172567734386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgISMzdN4AGC1A4iRDZiNoa3orjQlbrP_vjYmZqge0ZdcalQkJIjTJgQi6sqYoSiRJimqfZXLr4tX_QUfbZT-OvNqngubEmBWpaZI9lDRWwgwEdHa3YXVKO80aVfE3wYin8PrKdsSMQd6c/s320/Colenso+workshop2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sizani Ngubane holding a training for a new community group wanting to join the Rural Women's Movement.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLUorvxQPjsJyRvCOB6Tz8Ds8ovAb_UcgG3-o_aGL2zi7TDVRSf1xNCySXHhnANp5iSnaR7yRBUmqtTKFYcEM60c4mK0GOE2SmLq9PjN990Ai01TScjv9rC9ytwe5YaXF-nTkcfQfSiGE/s1600-h/Evicted+housing.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256827184431738770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLUorvxQPjsJyRvCOB6Tz8Ds8ovAb_UcgG3-o_aGL2zi7TDVRSf1xNCySXHhnANp5iSnaR7yRBUmqtTKFYcEM60c4mK0GOE2SmLq9PjN990Ai01TScjv9rC9ytwe5YaXF-nTkcfQfSiGE/s320/Evicted+housing.jpg" border="0" /></a> Informal living settlement in Amahlubi, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6jHl_Kx5Vg_iI_V6i8AD1f9B0VYY4BlqrBPNGunPHYEz8D2Nu400TLCG6jFQlg4NCsBN3KMy5yDGoMaF7UNrTtCHWvGye8Jjy1Sl2-0Zw-esLAhWXi4wNLqeMP6pretuFVeuOJqU3Y5o/s1600-h/TransMara+046+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256825408280096610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6jHl_Kx5Vg_iI_V6i8AD1f9B0VYY4BlqrBPNGunPHYEz8D2Nu400TLCG6jFQlg4NCsBN3KMy5yDGoMaF7UNrTtCHWvGye8Jjy1Sl2-0Zw-esLAhWXi4wNLqeMP6pretuFVeuOJqU3Y5o/s320/TransMara+046+R.jpg" border="0" /></a>Spring water source in Trans Mara, Kenya which is subject to contamination from drinking livestock, humans, and laundry activities.<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM0lpSBsFeKtDUQQz6MA6S-IaDOrIo2bE1vUMK4cNkw3YuN_G4qunmTOmURUXQmRAXvEu9-RWxwY0d5nxEW6NjAbGBBW0TjEV35_CqM4STdQVUECxsi0L4aC6KzSKFEqCLjLOYa4otWBo/s1600-h/TransMara+065+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256825413010825154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM0lpSBsFeKtDUQQz6MA6S-IaDOrIo2bE1vUMK4cNkw3YuN_G4qunmTOmURUXQmRAXvEu9-RWxwY0d5nxEW6NjAbGBBW0TjEV35_CqM4STdQVUECxsi0L4aC6KzSKFEqCLjLOYa4otWBo/s320/TransMara+065+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> This rainwater harvesting system is in need of some repairs! 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Remember it’s shared by the local livestock.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiQpchX-aJgoZBpufU0v6zWhXU7OeecY3FG3_Ji_HllR9sgO3CT4snprIQXyQ8y0dblQO4qs7ccqb2yXEWdrqOfQQgEzP_t35pMig84mUA_F8vDmXuPO8NfxUWd3ZiLjpFRKCj2hjdvdw/s1600-h/SiteVisits+331+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256798537829492242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiQpchX-aJgoZBpufU0v6zWhXU7OeecY3FG3_Ji_HllR9sgO3CT4snprIQXyQ8y0dblQO4qs7ccqb2yXEWdrqOfQQgEzP_t35pMig84mUA_F8vDmXuPO8NfxUWd3ZiLjpFRKCj2hjdvdw/s320/SiteVisits+331+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> A meeting with a group of Power Positive women to explain the importance of WASH and safe water; these women are all widows and are all living with HIV/AIDS.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_U7VrwivToV_go_84Q8oJw6C5uyDSCZid3yXzygLSMq71KROUBqIo8bA4K1wHNESKsUzimkZCU0Ap-quBNmW125iGk0p0POmteSeQbNVoXnej1xLDZkp_FjuAPcS-XRl10z-8LPGNCcI/s1600-h/SiteVisits+340+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256798542177333602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_U7VrwivToV_go_84Q8oJw6C5uyDSCZid3yXzygLSMq71KROUBqIo8bA4K1wHNESKsUzimkZCU0Ap-quBNmW125iGk0p0POmteSeQbNVoXnej1xLDZkp_FjuAPcS-XRl10z-8LPGNCcI/s320/SiteVisits+340+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> A Power Positive grandmother!<br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256796831824796530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuOl-ZMy_lWljCAAPB88ZQxnYsZIlUGoD5vDiDQhw40HHZ1IKmqoRHfsN0e5854RnChg51hj610JNonJ7Qf_zNwNulZHq2vkiqmAarxyrM_QdKi2fljTcZIVJNisQrKesPGAX4qTxbuSY/s320/SiteVisits+312+R.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>Benta demonstrating how the pump for this water source is broken and therefore unused by the community.</div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256796829984590370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg69v-U4y_aA2e8grtk76NCbSaLg8u8WaThka8CkmvItnoM5DcdDrpMW-rcwRaiewdmz5Tcy9O8AQCxOo9IVFZAacPltXZuHDn65XgVOdyoTA__vKGy-2XTKtSJzlg6_SdnMRv6lUF0uBI/s320/SiteVisits+282+R.jpg" border="0" />Mariah and Gemma with Benta Akal and Alice, chairman of Power Positive at the Power Positive office in Kendu Bay.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEP52m6LwPWjsbid9Xc6DRTXh3QtEA98mruYkjLyn1LMS0w7Mro0sLV8-_Y2-N9hTq5VLmGptmX1G1mrJwCShQ00gl224X1N7SoJC5jpkg5A-lt5GCTkOLzT0xWK9PCQnVaY7sQ_RgRKw/s1600-h/SiteVisits+192+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256796825724118674" style="DISPLAY: block; 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the left sample is contaminated with E. Coli-an indicator that this water source has had recent fecal contamination and the right sample, taken from a local canteen’s newly installed BioSand water filter is free from bacteria.</div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256780473642379234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMCz2kmCCryfm99mCEBfrjT44kpbeNmc1Q9MerGjz0QF7lgkWjeSUOgf-okeiwgZFJfoJed8RjjvbmV1Pyxj4Kg6KH2r0BN9Zd_BWZpXKzVtPRCPBpcsRv0um7cZHqg5QEx3aLxyYpvs/s320/SiteVisits+188+R.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>Elizabeth Akinyi of GWAKO Ministries explaining the results of the PML water test and the good news that the BioSand water filter has made their water safer for drinking.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnxGRfjR21sKCzE9a9FtE2Cwh5FGjDajU03N16xvlDb6Fn19wM-WAjKeuKy4mXcq4cpzJfln14eNZUD4OVjA31ijU4O6W7iLM88ESfTsVmu7OxH18Xf2GEIzX2L2noyFtAS3bFeQ4Lzg/s1600-h/SiteVisits+263+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256780459941947154" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOoObX5eJA553gEBYQ6fo10VjSK6WHmIaWGY4BldcuEwO15E99RUREruK68ZYq_zGa-9ZjfPezQ4RFk-yxwj2K5XDbO0L9Rptc2cEAU6b79APDfoNQLVngcYzpBktQGrJCJ_wr2k45Dgs/s320/SchoolChildren_Jennifer.jpg" border="0" /> African Women and Water Conference participant Jennifer Mutinda and local primary school teacher demonstrating to her students how it takes a single drop of water to start a wave.<br /></p><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256778755998895330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgslon6dviQS4KAhW7I6h1tLK9Qd-8FtD14RTbnvBW8l_LRn-KrXymxt-btlJB0h00gKsPNHUn6mHBb0-J0bikxD7TB5VtiMEGIVe7pCt3S9KsewqfiWNDfil63BM60cEKf95kaSgOmoTQ/s320/WaterJugs.jpg" border="0" /> Along with paper and pencils, plastic jugs full of water are a normal part of the load carried by students to school every day as there is no source of water near the school. This school is the first target area for the installation of a rainwater harvesting system and storage tank, which will be implemented by Tei Wa Wo, under the supervision of Jennifer Mutinda and Priscah Mutia using their newly gained knowledge from the African Women and Water Conference. </div><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Io6mkw-e4iHebVnnkbhuMcSC9fuw5E2YU7UN1F_UOfHjQvYg4iwtvZT6uvQL9g5l_EP59Tb3sH4q3wdsh5fz5DMN5vt5AIuyvLVqgNk4URI9HEj6ZP6XjYfktslbWbXjGq-xbQvqd9U/s1600-h/AnimalsWatering.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256777339310521234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Io6mkw-e4iHebVnnkbhuMcSC9fuw5E2YU7UN1F_UOfHjQvYg4iwtvZT6uvQL9g5l_EP59Tb3sH4q3wdsh5fz5DMN5vt5AIuyvLVqgNk4URI9HEj6ZP6XjYfktslbWbXjGq-xbQvqd9U/s320/AnimalsWatering.jpg" border="0" /></a> A Kenyan woman coming to the dry riverbed to fetch water; donkeys are valued as water carriers and have to be taken care of to ensure their health.</div><br /><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjReL0x5s4pYUA2-RjCsh_goOK_Wr-3DLgSILfrVHtdcbn0Dbk6iXtvcUb1dt2-jir05p6-mfOPwkPGWGylsBuoMCK7hYKydkX3ShPksW5Hw2UkaoeDgxfOaz3F27uWRn68QrMnv3fDeBs/s1600-h/CarryingWater.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256777343521895330" style="DISPLAY: block; 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African Women and Water participant, Anna Anatoli is practicing good water conservation and agricultural techniques.<br /><br /></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhkJMGjD0uY_eGlEbsF_435oOwFGS2267g7cR4CUMsBniqcwLoTJUMIb5nc7XEUEpjDtE3dzJe7FolP20zLPC_71VLHh0JpwECzA2N_SeN1CZU-rJrpjMT6lVcwV9YvZpW11cKE5ymcTQ/s1600-h/Baby+Girl.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256767871871885378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhkJMGjD0uY_eGlEbsF_435oOwFGS2267g7cR4CUMsBniqcwLoTJUMIb5nc7XEUEpjDtE3dzJe7FolP20zLPC_71VLHh0JpwECzA2N_SeN1CZU-rJrpjMT6lVcwV9YvZpW11cKE5ymcTQ/s320/Baby+Girl.jpg" border="0" /></a> A little girl living in the slum area of Thika. </div><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl3v3IkkRVbvRsYLWigDn0Xx28TsNiyEiU06Q_w6VuZGaTsgDweH81JoL0de3fWLBbUbYfGWXevkd8gfwXI2256UqhyphenhyphenM9TgW_QC1Uj5cREA0iGAqV_UQ1BxWK-tIffCHNMFdQrONMUbmo/s1600-h/Thika+Cock_Gift.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256767878004108594" style="DISPLAY: block; 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this water was tested with the Portable Microbiology Lab at the African Women and Water Conference and proved to be severely contaminated with fecal pollution.<br /><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_FcNlhQk2SFo0uQESco0QvMZMrWaAcCMNm3dQzSUecaYNcjAy36CrjmQf1zLxjduf8vnqiZMz1e7vsv6FROI1DQUIZbK6h8lfPMvxOqAgwCRHE4nItx6f3vYFNBnNzXbYNOGPDXH7q6c/s1600-h/Betty_CleaningFeet.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256767881999556162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_FcNlhQk2SFo0uQESco0QvMZMrWaAcCMNm3dQzSUecaYNcjAy36CrjmQf1zLxjduf8vnqiZMz1e7vsv6FROI1DQUIZbK6h8lfPMvxOqAgwCRHE4nItx6f3vYFNBnNzXbYNOGPDXH7q6c/s320/Betty_CleaningFeet.jpg" border="0" /></a> Betty Kamami washing her feet after a long afternoon of taking us on a tour of Meru. </div><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFdCUGNtB_fpKBvQMSFTW_jTL0vvX2LhPmbHC5tz8fBhdI4Gj6fw4dDSAXolAritL48_EO8CzswG76upT75qJKF2ZAxCiMr2W-B5RcxjlUlLTAUS3ipvAEe3mUIylWAOkKJI69lkouguk/s1600-h/Carrying+Firewood.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256767879943878690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFdCUGNtB_fpKBvQMSFTW_jTL0vvX2LhPmbHC5tz8fBhdI4Gj6fw4dDSAXolAritL48_EO8CzswG76upT75qJKF2ZAxCiMr2W-B5RcxjlUlLTAUS3ipvAEe3mUIylWAOkKJI69lkouguk/s320/Carrying+Firewood.jpg" border="0" /></a> Women of Meru coming out of the forests with their cache of firewood they spent the day searching for. The daily search for fuel is a time consuming part of an African woman’s daily life.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256774589239152786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrtRLhhJIZ0uRwZnXeh_mD_n4ErTkIu5N6syaQZxoI8Royc1jMz_V82aalXj6GXV3FUEKbRrTCLHXH3Y3RLsdfTCdYD-bkYZhDizv3XWxbjAlLnY4tw_E8nxar0TDsLSVgWuLCjc9DVgs/s320/Studio.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>Gemma and Betty Kimami recording “Mama Maji,” written by Betty during the African Women and Water Conference.</div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256774581529258962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDF-JhpowI5WbQgBYeLH0hV05CHlzSE9NnLCuf-bHrExiABR8GVaPF2vO42dyv90n0W1fLNbujQ-ozjlwohW-JD-azK1_uwjqg79omYUIEJtZ6FTlI925S0d-kSTCdlSfAhZuL4QBkcd4/s320/River+Visit.jpg" border="0" />Holpha Kirera showing Gemma a river in the Meru community.<br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256774581046398306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQp5hig4ZTzleinTpaf9bQ5E7-ZP0Panx-nNLc4DRhPsJpX_EeHB01ddLwdBHcL8NJ7xGoSu19-J7ElO9kA7BXkHpy47MUDUktLf9MgFvL7xG6qOb9QnA9YaQj8awXgwUSgvK-CooRJg/s320/Meru+Landscape.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div>The landscape of this rural area of Meru at the base of Mt. Kenya is dominated by tea plantations.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872253628655984266.post-73119506323434910072008-07-26T09:25:00.001-07:002008-10-13T15:13:27.930-07:00African Women and Water Conference<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLR5ajrQq2AzaVyU-SL78XpDRdwH-F2OV3xxdyRnwOtBsDSjZV1czf2xI2hDX2_aztZxXn5TWr8U7VCqp2CzTPfpIVpdQB6R8M-HF9SZfLQjlfKyAgo_ds6mtkw6_2hrB_kWwKp8vGjGg/s1600-h/26.06.08+047+R.jpg"><span style="font-size:+0;"></span><span style="font-size:+0;"></span><span style="font-size:+0;"></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247396205831097346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLR5ajrQq2AzaVyU-SL78XpDRdwH-F2OV3xxdyRnwOtBsDSjZV1czf2xI2hDX2_aztZxXn5TWr8U7VCqp2CzTPfpIVpdQB6R8M-HF9SZfLQjlfKyAgo_ds6mtkw6_2hrB_kWwKp8vGjGg/s320/26.06.08+047+R.jpg" border="0" /></a>Sizani Ngubane and Gugu Hadebebe, of South Africa, with the quilts they brought to sell at the African Women and Water Conference (made by the Sweetwaters Quilting Guild in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfIjPv88yALR72k3jpCkx1hTh1JUZc2jm3fBKCvC_lHUbfzBfLJt7Xzt5CwxTNpqbgnnyFxODjD1HIn_zp43z4sImhYf2ORWJdEnzyCtFJ_wRe95jC833qzWMWYgwI5NSNBVXh3TukjIE/s1600-h/P1010925+R.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247396205577295810" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtemJv7hny9s-Ix2QhVqwXCSwj_-g5r7bcuuLHEEpxA0OkhbXnfZ6B4tv-TYXyO2lQ8ZpEbx212dv91kObwIQlaKIy_HEhkJEI6QEDrKE8fmJmz2h6jMci3woLJ8JKP45mcN6WO5sO6bw/s320/AWWC_Organizers+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> Three of the four African Women and Water Conference organizers working hard to put the final touches on the conference schedule and logistics (from L to R, Jan Hartshough of Crabgrass, Melinda Kramer of Women's Earth Alliance, and Gemma Bulos of A Single Drop).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkTIbzadlJR0HOWvK3036rRyxMngKuZN3MnMsutAIJWDKHnbrMus7ycLg_fjVI8VLfdy-96WvtLXNc3nJOlZdT-PY2bAs4fhFs6N_weQo2BBK0xLA9K1eRb5rGe0iPPxzbEQkWHzbFGA/s1600-h/26.06.08+093+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247394284700933122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkTIbzadlJR0HOWvK3036rRyxMngKuZN3MnMsutAIJWDKHnbrMus7ycLg_fjVI8VLfdy-96WvtLXNc3nJOlZdT-PY2bAs4fhFs6N_weQo2BBK0xLA9K1eRb5rGe0iPPxzbEQkWHzbFGA/s320/26.06.08+093+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> The self-proclaimed "Langata Women's BioSand Filter Association" celebrating their amazing achievement of learning the ins and outs of the BioSand Filter in 4 days!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrQYC-6Iokob29WxtVYj4ijbhRDqgR5lsGP4FVMOrny1xI-vxm8UTB9u_5oPaBM5hatJVLh1Oa6aM8Jqvqjtx2pgWQX2_jdeGsTx6eMelgi5MSdTj6Zh388w6CRxXafeVoRGhEuQDEaQ/s1600-h/DSCN1108+R.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247394288128438546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrQYC-6Iokob29WxtVYj4ijbhRDqgR5lsGP4FVMOrny1xI-vxm8UTB9u_5oPaBM5hatJVLh1Oa6aM8Jqvqjtx2pgWQX2_jdeGsTx6eMelgi5MSdTj6Zh388w6CRxXafeVoRGhEuQDEaQ/s320/DSCN1108+R.JPG" border="0" /></a> Mariah Klingsmith teaching participants of the African Women and Water Conference the BioSand Water Filter technology.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhjURFY4YY2K2R8GSWwUKnhmUOHWC1KZ8qgxMnjzLIinEt57lNqKt6wU-qCnIAfLa0g8OdhjYx8mUJegTF76_z8EVd5pRLRmZvUM5vS-i6mej4Kg7b_v7r3f4rE66o20ARJAfJgHciYlU/s1600-h/DSCN1112+R.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247394286390340882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhjURFY4YY2K2R8GSWwUKnhmUOHWC1KZ8qgxMnjzLIinEt57lNqKt6wU-qCnIAfLa0g8OdhjYx8mUJegTF76_z8EVd5pRLRmZvUM5vS-i6mej4Kg7b_v7r3f4rE66o20ARJAfJgHciYlU/s320/DSCN1112+R.JPG" border="0" /></a> Washing rock and sand...everyone's favorite part of the BioSand Filter construction and implementation! Here, Isaac, the worker hired to help set up the BioSand Filter training is showing Halima Ibrahima and Faustine Obada (of Solar Cookers International) the proper tedious technique for washing rock.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSIczEdiRyWUZSgovXk3vFTCeluwLwfuH-c973h4OJWrs7nWKLgIhSxeY1yFVjYnveEWZsUPSeI_Jd5Iru2ScLGGSvSUjh9e140GSPXR58F4bPly8zMX5hDVnQm_9E9N08dmN4ImL0r5Y/s1600-h/DSCN1111+R.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247394291890944114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSIczEdiRyWUZSgovXk3vFTCeluwLwfuH-c973h4OJWrs7nWKLgIhSxeY1yFVjYnveEWZsUPSeI_Jd5Iru2ScLGGSvSUjh9e140GSPXR58F4bPly8zMX5hDVnQm_9E9N08dmN4ImL0r5Y/s320/DSCN1111+R.JPG" border="0" /></a> BioSand Filters produced at the African Women and Water Conference curing prior to installation.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTS8TuBs6MfrShNp1x5gu1GoWB5TWc0BgC8vCLi_eImEoaBIdn56YJ1CrVy2eUqnnWXSWoMYuELAtzzcMl6ei8BFBQpmjWTGn3X5EpwQ9a44mEYJL1lEAdH4VVg4VWwR3YSwV9ZUXIXfI/s1600-h/26.06.08+226+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247394297333218882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTS8TuBs6MfrShNp1x5gu1GoWB5TWc0BgC8vCLi_eImEoaBIdn56YJ1CrVy2eUqnnWXSWoMYuELAtzzcMl6ei8BFBQpmjWTGn3X5EpwQ9a44mEYJL1lEAdH4VVg4VWwR3YSwV9ZUXIXfI/s320/26.06.08+226+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> Mariah Klingsmith, ASD African Program Manager and African Women and Water Conference BioSand Filter trainer, and Jael Esther Amati, GROOTS Kenya Program Officer. These ladies will be working together in the field over the next year to follow-up with the participants and help them implement their water projects.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrsgRcFd1tjRe8kisNNr-Ka9YrmpPP7x5I_6T6UHHR8blTgNsKfIdypyxRN7Lp_R1xAjLKFRbXIV8yY_uS6IXikXFZzIb8BhKvXTbQ7etpVJvk0983ceQaI-FcyNCiiYlcuAz9Jxgy7tw/s1600-h/26.06.08+175+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247393521342504834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrsgRcFd1tjRe8kisNNr-Ka9YrmpPP7x5I_6T6UHHR8blTgNsKfIdypyxRN7Lp_R1xAjLKFRbXIV8yY_uS6IXikXFZzIb8BhKvXTbQ7etpVJvk0983ceQaI-FcyNCiiYlcuAz9Jxgy7tw/s320/26.06.08+175+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> Mary Omble Wuya, of Nigeria, completing installation of a BioSand Filter with her fellow trainees.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf2Y5HIcaC8EUesPIL1QX7Dnj6gdp-YOK5WsOtzDG2VBVzzhexOj6t4f0ZF12Rsug02yzDcuw5HMvhrY7Pc5EmSFPdr_DBhQxlVe-5hN3t5_zZWLvobuLtb2tovCe8FOr6jY30cJdp1uE/s1600-h/P1010915+R.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247393526179269250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf2Y5HIcaC8EUesPIL1QX7Dnj6gdp-YOK5WsOtzDG2VBVzzhexOj6t4f0ZF12Rsug02yzDcuw5HMvhrY7Pc5EmSFPdr_DBhQxlVe-5hN3t5_zZWLvobuLtb2tovCe8FOr6jY30cJdp1uE/s320/P1010915+R.JPG" border="0" /></a> The lovely stylish ladies of the BioSand Filter technology training...you've never seen such stylish attire when building BioSand Filters!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifEkNqYGpLzwOJQJwtRW8dUScd0LSFgMvAMoZQLW_xC-hYEoR2c-YVP5uXvFOAQEmN4Bt8eiuJSMrDMOAXmohp7DdI5xE2QRHP1Xt2jCSqitzF5Tu3IBZ0uL4-21LkcKZJPMZgYdyky4o/s1600-h/P1010977+R.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247393533045773538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifEkNqYGpLzwOJQJwtRW8dUScd0LSFgMvAMoZQLW_xC-hYEoR2c-YVP5uXvFOAQEmN4Bt8eiuJSMrDMOAXmohp7DdI5xE2QRHP1Xt2jCSqitzF5Tu3IBZ0uL4-21LkcKZJPMZgYdyky4o/s320/P1010977+R.JPG" border="0" /></a> Rebecca Adarpaya, of Ghana, in her work clothes.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeO1kj16yoHvYnLPAlU3qCkmQlgUWwJD0vvsXRYMgQxfWz5fHEOKj5z3o7KwPkKhA_uL_7V2WRmUnf2tzeFT1U3XQ1Nu6ieDSqOOnXdWNx4w2nNcZsjtYAd-QXZTZgdNLSFWdUf0XbbBk/s1600-h/P1010979+R.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247393532030103602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeO1kj16yoHvYnLPAlU3qCkmQlgUWwJD0vvsXRYMgQxfWz5fHEOKj5z3o7KwPkKhA_uL_7V2WRmUnf2tzeFT1U3XQ1Nu6ieDSqOOnXdWNx4w2nNcZsjtYAd-QXZTZgdNLSFWdUf0XbbBk/s320/P1010979+R.JPG" border="0" /></a> The beautiful ladies putting the mold together in preparation for pouring a BioSand Filter.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh13fr3PvwdCzPyx3BoPhhWEiVfUIAYKkQn7GNDeNn8K7gvlbEwViE57kzR3lyfUZ3ZI5aQn2EBdy0S7kT_rYRIK8-a4CcpASiMCKUk92BrKp8o6-5Aj3eMurr3mNGfcuzPAGforzbEl-U/s1600-h/FCT_Sizani+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247392839114362034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh13fr3PvwdCzPyx3BoPhhWEiVfUIAYKkQn7GNDeNn8K7gvlbEwViE57kzR3lyfUZ3ZI5aQn2EBdy0S7kT_rYRIK8-a4CcpASiMCKUk92BrKp8o6-5Aj3eMurr3mNGfcuzPAGforzbEl-U/s320/FCT_Sizani+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sizani Ngubane, or South Africa, applying the second layer of concrete to the Ferro cement tank.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwz0qwSV-5HoWfC5wfujPLIY9BNbTxUhDYuYWPAkpTT3u7dH325MyBBRjBf344aHAb18dR1TFbfp9zRBf6Y6g9qYaN45XeEsj6I6mO7YI1mxJuETZjRy3oFXD6UGFsUiPpO6d8ht8HOmc/s1600-h/P1010968+R.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247392846642512514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwz0qwSV-5HoWfC5wfujPLIY9BNbTxUhDYuYWPAkpTT3u7dH325MyBBRjBf344aHAb18dR1TFbfp9zRBf6Y6g9qYaN45XeEsj6I6mO7YI1mxJuETZjRy3oFXD6UGFsUiPpO6d8ht8HOmc/s320/P1010968+R.JPG" border="0" /></a> Beatrice Wamuhu and Lydiah Wambui, of Kenya, making their Solar CooKit.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJ398CYdnrcaLQBCu91GJTvT7ku7GJswrDUicOIVNYqIXRKxjMrOTLsWBp0tIzFqExGYUddAjiP-hah_7Fr4t1DOjHFSPRNCzl-hEBN4kDcPd9rTl9Uvo5cHIz_ld8-38CoMlw8ixm1o/s1600-h/P1020003+R.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247392848783408978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJ398CYdnrcaLQBCu91GJTvT7ku7GJswrDUicOIVNYqIXRKxjMrOTLsWBp0tIzFqExGYUddAjiP-hah_7Fr4t1DOjHFSPRNCzl-hEBN4kDcPd9rTl9Uvo5cHIz_ld8-38CoMlw8ixm1o/s320/P1020003+R.JPG" border="0" /></a> Jennifer Mutinda, of Kenya, doing her part during the Ferro cement storage tank training.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPKOG9n2LNdUBnMuO6ZUu50Nlbv9rTOwe1xBoTCXDCVRdwg0DDbbENTu1jo3Lc1mbjHXcZmhk3yWQHFjhsV8qnxXRyfU3X5kbRghL-DeVgrwb2ddwbMAa3Hn_pfidhEkrlvLLHW6iXCj0/s1600-h/26.06.08+171+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247392854865845682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPKOG9n2LNdUBnMuO6ZUu50Nlbv9rTOwe1xBoTCXDCVRdwg0DDbbENTu1jo3Lc1mbjHXcZmhk3yWQHFjhsV8qnxXRyfU3X5kbRghL-DeVgrwb2ddwbMAa3Hn_pfidhEkrlvLLHW6iXCj0/s320/26.06.08+171+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> Transporting the BioSand Filter to its installation location inside the conference hall at the GreeenBelt Langata training center.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkUKtjlg8GIbzS5PHBYl5O-1g0WQgKUIPiH7_p1Jfi0etWAveEcZo4L0-nTtTJKPNVC4cxUt1-6iuhzPhvX8pcz2ZOc39eQivvE95m9taui-kZESXKz-9iuUreRnjWCM0eQcy5v13ujsY/s1600-h/26.06.08+090+R.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247392855642334562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkUKtjlg8GIbzS5PHBYl5O-1g0WQgKUIPiH7_p1Jfi0etWAveEcZo4L0-nTtTJKPNVC4cxUt1-6iuhzPhvX8pcz2ZOc39eQivvE95m9taui-kZESXKz-9iuUreRnjWCM0eQcy5v13ujsY/s320/26.06.08+090+R.JPG" border="0" /></a> Felicia Kuubeka and Faustine Odaba sifting sand for use in constructing and installing the BioSand Filters.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RW5YVK85yqzuzCDKWBVJAOdeUGh2o-f6cJxfhvgnZJh5uh55JR1aIyIAsUhzXGGLSoXmpzRus8hnHWLDKOfKYi7oQMkkH9o13r0Kx9JoRrWgbnqI2cod9VobhuoiZD7d9oG4K4vYVBM/s1600-h/P1010957+R.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247392252001853362" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRo4SEgYYd1UDpGJrQK-qk2H6M6ww3HHWyLYqftBef5yTiKqVW405t_Oj4V8bMUhTnxNFri4quN3vUCQPzgzpuCijenrITiG1KCccII1xvvguREBdqPmGWI8an5C_YdMAUqPpj4cZfqfE/s320/26.06.08+089+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> Priscah Mutia climbing her way out of the Ferro cement tank after plastering the inside of tank with the first layer of concrete<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTazB-_RN77ELMQ3jf5ZTctgrnuV7QxyfAEgUmf2CXCeZ4PKNIV8SEYtLFbLB69HeY63VPXpyOM_3dMQ-rOq7DLaxdMYZ22QEFst44TbfpsS8r3vx_UOM9hRMMPwzVncrDWmOXpj21HMs/s1600-h/FCT_MixinMud3+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247392259458219410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTazB-_RN77ELMQ3jf5ZTctgrnuV7QxyfAEgUmf2CXCeZ4PKNIV8SEYtLFbLB69HeY63VPXpyOM_3dMQ-rOq7DLaxdMYZ22QEFst44TbfpsS8r3vx_UOM9hRMMPwzVncrDWmOXpj21HMs/s320/FCT_MixinMud3+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hannie Ondaye, of Kenya, mixing concrete for the next layer of concrete on the Ferro cement tank.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW335S38u_Sk_aMs9sWZin8OcY8oaIT4wJtsYOlLZAHUqeJWcdXRNqh3FTiJUrUDkbELTpEuuffwmWqy7DudsEp-RudbU97HmdmgKajh1lv7lBj7swvi48avTq3zVN7Iz3kcKZQu1DjtM/s1600-h/DSCN1163+R.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247392258997802770" style="DISPLAY: block; 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What a wonderful spirit and inspiration for the participants of the African Women and Water Conference.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDdbx8XAObBNAjLRe26Q8FWuT7P6sW1GgNaKuQXnoueBqmrX9pyQ87-VvyjiJYrgM6B2ti71iOjtTGW4rjFJCQHT_W2EmkyownLxHCWUgdonV4bumKJ9p1ACFht3B23opsfKi_-VBmy54/s1600-h/P1000531+R.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247390963017885778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDdbx8XAObBNAjLRe26Q8FWuT7P6sW1GgNaKuQXnoueBqmrX9pyQ87-VvyjiJYrgM6B2ti71iOjtTGW4rjFJCQHT_W2EmkyownLxHCWUgdonV4bumKJ9p1ACFht3B23opsfKi_-VBmy54/s320/P1000531+R.JPG" border="0" /></a>Activity to map resources within a community<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja-TZrdaj8Cf16bFEwnEBONbHd-QjjBjVJyN2zibksT7O7IXkhlpAWQpU5LK9OkyArf_G2zzn9c8istDpECFNDGEbr9evEBFaBedMCh_KFAb0lwiUQESbwZJlcmpdXY0lI6Zt_QNOYIAo/s1600-h/P1000528+R.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247390964213750258" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfs9i-Vz_3FSAAavGu9qP4b_33FJiEd1uTZtvziI5lZSquI5kXnJwecbkM8ZJDBk1pae9fbFJ38y3ojPGvJLKPoff0en36J_Gvh7Sbw9obeXTwoHZBTXNN0kRsL3IhMpGYPSgqgTUQheo/s320/P1000525+R.JPG" border="0" />Sarah Mbinji teaching a session on business planning.</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVupvpeFu8cjfmWQ1hwGMkndYuE807BC8lJqQXLMZjTaS8mgl00wZptWHD_KeTI4aO5CUEcKEXpsqsvGv64MyW_PTL7POMSKK3kI6Q7Y_g-oN7S1gJ2CL2507tGZcCdkUxDFK9sRbd7YY/s1600-h/26.06.08+157+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247390970365352130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVupvpeFu8cjfmWQ1hwGMkndYuE807BC8lJqQXLMZjTaS8mgl00wZptWHD_KeTI4aO5CUEcKEXpsqsvGv64MyW_PTL7POMSKK3kI6Q7Y_g-oN7S1gJ2CL2507tGZcCdkUxDFK9sRbd7YY/s320/26.06.08+157+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> The StairMaster of water pumps-the Kickstart is sold all over Kenya as an easy water pumping solution<br /></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgilg0D3Iy0p272rBSy-js6u3xrUg-efTC58tzlEP81EXih8eyB_Qst0CrfwEl6plQKf4TBUzQOlOEPCcwVBAyHfr0E73Hs41z8CCCcd_qNaLErcxuCgyBeWvlu_FQ71xvsi7Ee-VMCuk/s1600-h/DSCN1143+R.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247389786491080018" style="DISPLAY: block; 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The water sample Felicia brought was full of E. Coli bacteria, meaning this water source has a high level of fecal contamination!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNvfs2gi3s4pfYKEvWFjsux8BxnOt4TIVcD4SKXcdEmD0KqTGpr0Hr9PRstpJLoN2UWV5J1BsQwCP08rjr7rZfCSU2L5QSNdGsJWKJklakJCuidZlLvkjwKra-WsOgw6s7-AUVrC0Umw/s1600-h/DSCN1138+R.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247388394516052306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNvfs2gi3s4pfYKEvWFjsux8BxnOt4TIVcD4SKXcdEmD0KqTGpr0Hr9PRstpJLoN2UWV5J1BsQwCP08rjr7rZfCSU2L5QSNdGsJWKJklakJCuidZlLvkjwKra-WsOgw6s7-AUVrC0Umw/s320/DSCN1138+R.JPG" border="0" /></a>Solome Mukisa enjoying learning about the Portbale Microbiology Lab water testing process.</div><div><br />The Portable Microbiology Lab for water testing being promoted and implemented by Robert Metcalf, a microbiology professor from California State University, Sacramento. The fireless cooker is a basket with "pillows" in it that, for example, you boil rice for 3 hours, stick it in the basket, cover it with the other "pillow" and an hour later your rice is cooked. The women's group who is making these collect discarded cloth from factories and other places for the "pillows" and use native material to make the baskets.<br />This is an amazing water testing method. It's nothing new, Dr. Metcalf just put two tests usually used independently in the food industry together to create an easy use to use water testing kit which and is making it available to people who have no experience with microbiology. There is a petrifilm test made by 3M and a test for 10 ml called Colilert. I won't bore anyone with the scientific details, but the short version is it identifies the presence of E Coli bacteria as an indicator of fecal contaminants which can cause major illness and it quantifies approximately how contaminated a water source is.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQKwtl02TkUvkmzFvcxz21D3LcX8DUBzkD99izdeY8PcauiWL32ueZNgViRfI9r0XmDCGXucR1F0jgDSEKArfcJ9nWvXqtK_e19BTrAJo0oq-hmQ6VbzORktXHFuLVIosJO-sD9ESFIw/s1600-h/CooKit_Construction16+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247387733955718642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQKwtl02TkUvkmzFvcxz21D3LcX8DUBzkD99izdeY8PcauiWL32ueZNgViRfI9r0XmDCGXucR1F0jgDSEKArfcJ9nWvXqtK_e19BTrAJo0oq-hmQ6VbzORktXHFuLVIosJO-sD9ESFIw/s320/CooKit_Construction16+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the Solar CooKit! Check out the website-<a href="http://solarcookers.org/">http://solarcookers.org/</a>. It is very cool and simple and cost effective and all the participants of the African Women and Water Conference got to make one of their own. It's a piece of cardboard with reflective material glued on and you put your food in a black pot (the cheap thin kind) inside a clear transparent plastic bag, set it in the sun for several hours (depending on the kind of food) and voila! Very neat idea in a place where sun is abundant and fuel resources-wood and charcoal-are expensive and becoming incresingly scarce. You can also use the solar cooker to pasteurize water and milk and they come with WAPIs (Water Pasteurization Indicators-a little devise with wax inside that melts when the liquid reaches the appropriate temperature to the kill the bugs)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFN9tS3h_Bck01GUdqhDphsfEYO-iyqQ8emVhrbd31OHu9hI7ebtaFDq6xxAXv48fxUDSaMbOBYRG7XHF9V5YyJ6JIEr3nwru7iTC9Ojgss46tTNgvAdJh6lJcQU-YYOEmQMqMzcojRmI/s1600-h/CooKit_Construction18+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247387736151312546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFN9tS3h_Bck01GUdqhDphsfEYO-iyqQ8emVhrbd31OHu9hI7ebtaFDq6xxAXv48fxUDSaMbOBYRG7XHF9V5YyJ6JIEr3nwru7iTC9Ojgss46tTNgvAdJh6lJcQU-YYOEmQMqMzcojRmI/s320/CooKit_Construction18+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> Mildred Mkandla gluing reflective material onto her cardboard during the first stage of making a Solar CooKit.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguHWIDgXqDmTtSHTZpWF_5nB7DBWpSSLWj6A2Y7MLAAWsGEhj-Mm_NG8c9QrD5wmGYayvUiz9LXW9Ojf-LVGfFwiQLCK0atbiqISdEEMUXjTxIWojhKfKONdzC-tGn18SOUB6e1TQjUgY/s1600-h/CooKit_Construction30+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247387743023349234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguHWIDgXqDmTtSHTZpWF_5nB7DBWpSSLWj6A2Y7MLAAWsGEhj-Mm_NG8c9QrD5wmGYayvUiz9LXW9Ojf-LVGfFwiQLCK0atbiqISdEEMUXjTxIWojhKfKONdzC-tGn18SOUB6e1TQjUgY/s320/CooKit_Construction30+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> AWWC co-organizer Melinda Kramer helping cut the excess reflective paper from the Solar CooKit.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-fqYJbVOOCGK0oewQ8b_WrtwDgBuS_DwJLs08F3tYHoRcooxGFZk0xMO_37VgY6z_s6lVKlWXZBgRWQG8AHd2il6Tefps2zCGahTvR7-FdNYn_Cog7ac3xHbRRPcB5s42pL0hdzGZjE/s1600-h/CooKit_Construction33+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247387742573138146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-fqYJbVOOCGK0oewQ8b_WrtwDgBuS_DwJLs08F3tYHoRcooxGFZk0xMO_37VgY6z_s6lVKlWXZBgRWQG8AHd2il6Tefps2zCGahTvR7-FdNYn_Cog7ac3xHbRRPcB5s42pL0hdzGZjE/s320/CooKit_Construction33+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> AWWC co-organizer Gemma Bulos helping to make a Solar CooKit.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC4bwzSo8LgxHbZxo8-BdUOwkCLb5Zo8rAUbSq0jnETPWxG0cA4Pzm0iBVkR5NprmN1-tSmdRoJmPuOz17vHaOW_lMs2NH4K-g9WjgoRR8_mcGXylNu1Fi6AB5NCU17gBuLYairB9JE38/s1600-h/CooKit_Construction28+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247387748240624018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC4bwzSo8LgxHbZxo8-BdUOwkCLb5Zo8rAUbSq0jnETPWxG0cA4Pzm0iBVkR5NprmN1-tSmdRoJmPuOz17vHaOW_lMs2NH4K-g9WjgoRR8_mcGXylNu1Fi6AB5NCU17gBuLYairB9JE38/s320/CooKit_Construction28+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> Faustine Odaba helping Lucy Mulenkei put together her Solar CooKit.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiczduFdVbfGaeOGSNgW359urFtXcbPzFUd1X_n7iWEtIpESxh-WmndI_1o9NVC8vEzP2WaAkPKT79nyCC5LT-OlU3AxCqcQeu_v0uEXaF22rh5G-68015zUMnM7ZXTawb-AWNLIuHP76E/s1600-h/SolarHat+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247383639721732690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiczduFdVbfGaeOGSNgW359urFtXcbPzFUd1X_n7iWEtIpESxh-WmndI_1o9NVC8vEzP2WaAkPKT79nyCC5LT-OlU3AxCqcQeu_v0uEXaF22rh5G-68015zUMnM7ZXTawb-AWNLIuHP76E/s320/SolarHat+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> Faustine Odaba, more fondly know as "Mama Solar" sporting her solar-powered fan cooling hat.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQldUzyQT-HZNyjp6x7mujblXuxj6HW67K-q9tgivJw-ZU6rzW1URNIfibGPrYPUeqo0fhip__MIIVcS0FHH9WJIpiLELJjnFOWUUeEkGgwPuo4g9eoE8vrJbxp0YsR_QADWyLl38YJVk/s1600-h/DSCN1052+R.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247383639317186466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQldUzyQT-HZNyjp6x7mujblXuxj6HW67K-q9tgivJw-ZU6rzW1URNIfibGPrYPUeqo0fhip__MIIVcS0FHH9WJIpiLELJjnFOWUUeEkGgwPuo4g9eoE8vrJbxp0YsR_QADWyLl38YJVk/s320/DSCN1052+R.JPG" border="0" /></a> Olanike Olubunmi Olugboji, of Nigeria, receiving birthday hugs from her fellow African Women and Water Conference participants.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF5qSzDCTWsYJeDaHLEYEuQ1vZUqD-QRuD0W-w3-pgS09QCHV_TXKPrcYcFVO9We-jbpDP0z8lq-GZUzkJkjh790LsVFWeBv9QiPt8g8Gumsti5Q6GJlzLfGAo44yrZ2l9p0CtZKwt1Lw/s1600-h/CrazyBetty+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247383644385347186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF5qSzDCTWsYJeDaHLEYEuQ1vZUqD-QRuD0W-w3-pgS09QCHV_TXKPrcYcFVO9We-jbpDP0z8lq-GZUzkJkjh790LsVFWeBv9QiPt8g8Gumsti5Q6GJlzLfGAo44yrZ2l9p0CtZKwt1Lw/s320/CrazyBetty+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> The spontaneous dancing and singing that erupted frequently during the African Women and Water Conference!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikwscu8CZcejCfUeLvAjXmy3_U5rae8mEmQOMqcYAa8S4M81kykuK3CjHO46o0M5I6OH7bjMOFh8j74mca9MBWrbGDyHZg_tgnWojBha7taP6hBwSUhEUnSmbiPfRUDAVoTHYsiyTckWk/s1600-h/26.06.08+214+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247383646627759602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikwscu8CZcejCfUeLvAjXmy3_U5rae8mEmQOMqcYAa8S4M81kykuK3CjHO46o0M5I6OH7bjMOFh8j74mca9MBWrbGDyHZg_tgnWojBha7taP6hBwSUhEUnSmbiPfRUDAVoTHYsiyTckWk/s320/26.06.08+214+R.jpg" border="0" /></a>The inspirational faces of the particants of the African Women and Water Conference.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqAsvc302pQNZubgDocYgExP_vuFjcUaArGLpdT57u0uWBKCfxncm5u3oYxkSmIBJlouluXl8z_S19Erg7lBOIUIWD-x8AaSPLZLLGfHyOuB1NhnwbiW_c5Czz60n4nERB1rBAe28NYm0/s1600-h/CooKit_Construction13+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247383650439193570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqAsvc302pQNZubgDocYgExP_vuFjcUaArGLpdT57u0uWBKCfxncm5u3oYxkSmIBJlouluXl8z_S19Erg7lBOIUIWD-x8AaSPLZLLGfHyOuB1NhnwbiW_c5Czz60n4nERB1rBAe28NYm0/s320/CooKit_Construction13+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hard at work making Solar CooKits.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZ4M2EyH6OeVqcHgQFc9MLBXzl2eh6I9_iWDj8tZhSDlEilZsWBQsY6-da68hnfNu80UUz2i3NCsBTpeqnbQrK3UPsRu66P9gJDtcxHklw1JA30WZm8I0LOoS15CL9jniaHySvSxq4ng/s1600-h/26.06.08+096+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247383023393800322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZ4M2EyH6OeVqcHgQFc9MLBXzl2eh6I9_iWDj8tZhSDlEilZsWBQsY6-da68hnfNu80UUz2i3NCsBTpeqnbQrK3UPsRu66P9gJDtcxHklw1JA30WZm8I0LOoS15CL9jniaHySvSxq4ng/s320/26.06.08+096+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> Evening activities of the African Women and Water Conference focused on teaching strategies for WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) education. Here the women are identifying transmission routes of fecal-oral contamination.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR6I_MSrB8oYJS9ZRmP_ajq6Kf5LxJA8jxNUHOPGwv_cA9ZoQlKWLih6zv-GEf7fCZHPZZWK6Unfxr6OnXivOR9RICT11tMv7l3PbiS9SZKDA8d1Ttc5MBYxu7VUvdxno4A2Wc85QOBbk/s1600-h/26.06.08+034+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247383026975171682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR6I_MSrB8oYJS9ZRmP_ajq6Kf5LxJA8jxNUHOPGwv_cA9ZoQlKWLih6zv-GEf7fCZHPZZWK6Unfxr6OnXivOR9RICT11tMv7l3PbiS9SZKDA8d1Ttc5MBYxu7VUvdxno4A2Wc85QOBbk/s320/26.06.08+034+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> Annette Fay, employee of Peer Water Exchange, and Anna Avong "Mama Nigeria" looking on on one of the evening education sessions of the African Women and Water Conference.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFcpA9rQ26qg5QYQGEGVbi8QJ1OmdCy5FOcVeMFtzDrdsZWH05xPdAqXmj_Zxms5CX0piTbIFDXqsZD9eqDLYUa5SCopn-Ez8lQU2zUwi1c2C2gkrdsET2k-EomDCsibKh_rss3RJaBFw/s1600-h/DSCN1067+R.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247383025798922610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFcpA9rQ26qg5QYQGEGVbi8QJ1OmdCy5FOcVeMFtzDrdsZWH05xPdAqXmj_Zxms5CX0piTbIFDXqsZD9eqDLYUa5SCopn-Ez8lQU2zUwi1c2C2gkrdsET2k-EomDCsibKh_rss3RJaBFw/s320/DSCN1067+R.JPG" border="0" /></a> Amira Diamond, of Women's Earth Alliance<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvtdHNRR_VdYrIxTByOKI1vDdRTlKMXb10x0rL0vovH5L3KCtausrzCnt_jLCXek8dI2nfVScpcN9XiFajFFwtmyd3AxpBZ1CLUOXHfynhWG37SAIDpwfbJDGtUePL3NHj39rJJYXK89Q/s1600-h/WorkTogether_Song+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247383032541306898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvtdHNRR_VdYrIxTByOKI1vDdRTlKMXb10x0rL0vovH5L3KCtausrzCnt_jLCXek8dI2nfVScpcN9XiFajFFwtmyd3AxpBZ1CLUOXHfynhWG37SAIDpwfbJDGtUePL3NHj39rJJYXK89Q/s320/WorkTogether_Song+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> Celebrating women working together to make work easier by sining a song shared by Mildred Mkandla!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZwJQh6FFR_RJaC2d2-Fxyjz1KGckOoOUltw13dDek3czX4dXK60ny2_rEoV1PyOeDZLIzhWxH4he8r1E6JgtxweM13XlRllp4_vVIp1AblPHynBePTMaNezdzNdfK0MX6BfFjTukaomU/s1600-h/26.06.08+750+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247381997290792322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZwJQh6FFR_RJaC2d2-Fxyjz1KGckOoOUltw13dDek3czX4dXK60ny2_rEoV1PyOeDZLIzhWxH4he8r1E6JgtxweM13XlRllp4_vVIp1AblPHynBePTMaNezdzNdfK0MX6BfFjTukaomU/s320/26.06.08+750+R.jpg" border="0" /></a>A young mother showing us how they gather water from these water holes dug within the riverbed.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu5KWy6i-VYhFUJUrZBhQLnmM0xmnHgBk0KM22LRoj1OJKphP-7ivD8nEeL8G9-BytxEK3LHARNqg2Sw0l9jZ_zeWHZ-o-e-BvbOJIcQH6IZUJtEbwHSIxzkACNjCyKZS5vosXA_mkxDA/s1600-h/26.06.08+760+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247382001238562306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu5KWy6i-VYhFUJUrZBhQLnmM0xmnHgBk0KM22LRoj1OJKphP-7ivD8nEeL8G9-BytxEK3LHARNqg2Sw0l9jZ_zeWHZ-o-e-BvbOJIcQH6IZUJtEbwHSIxzkACNjCyKZS5vosXA_mkxDA/s320/26.06.08+760+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> Anna Mboka Anatoli spreading the bad news of the evil of eucalyptus trees to the members of the rural community in the Machakos region. "Cut down all your eucalyptus trees, they are robbing your land of water and littering your soil with poisonous, slow decomposing leaves!" Of course we don't want to support her suggestion to start cutting down trees but it must have been an awakening for these community members to hear about the detrimental effects of this non-native species on their natural environment.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_nekdpSSzLizNg9cUvmpsbtXlNQz7hHdATyp7eQV2XNFrgy1NZSvAcJ0-88s_On_pddtIX_bwmnDJ0guuhnmUSPmcUE6NSD9BehMq93oWAmq27CGsEoUzZOskt8c4fk-biaLcp2fnv4/s1600-h/26.06.08+756+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247382001824655490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_nekdpSSzLizNg9cUvmpsbtXlNQz7hHdATyp7eQV2XNFrgy1NZSvAcJ0-88s_On_pddtIX_bwmnDJ0guuhnmUSPmcUE6NSD9BehMq93oWAmq27CGsEoUzZOskt8c4fk-biaLcp2fnv4/s320/26.06.08+756+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> The song and dance which greeted our arrival in the rural community in the Machakos region.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2P0Jl1vlsgo71ewGKoDzFAAy2iSZkMNdFFC_ZE2vsKCEe3TUcFG6TBqKgzQZfjBHsECF1dPj1_KAkeGox8JNrvNjuCrfRlnosxbU01CyDr5qwf3QleA9nI3aH9P_I_X_hjpRUleVnHE/s1600-h/SCI_visit+R.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247382007963190130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2P0Jl1vlsgo71ewGKoDzFAAy2iSZkMNdFFC_ZE2vsKCEe3TUcFG6TBqKgzQZfjBHsECF1dPj1_KAkeGox8JNrvNjuCrfRlnosxbU01CyDr5qwf3QleA9nI3aH9P_I_X_hjpRUleVnHE/s320/SCI_visit+R.JPG" border="0" /></a>Gemma and Dr. Robert Metcalf at a strategic planning meeting between A Single Drop and Solar Cookers International.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkUGz6rWxqXo3-ZdTEFl0T8urds44zN1WHtD0q3XwXAzFoUYW8cmhZr4ePAx5D9RiTPh5gg1rpxEesl4Ql2DLrJYec4KzQB_zF3hsA-wnaBZcwVfITKIq3nb3dX3_5YY6wEV7viTIDVk/s1600-h/26.06.08+727+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247380861578587794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkUGz6rWxqXo3-ZdTEFl0T8urds44zN1WHtD0q3XwXAzFoUYW8cmhZr4ePAx5D9RiTPh5gg1rpxEesl4Ql2DLrJYec4KzQB_zF3hsA-wnaBZcwVfITKIq3nb3dX3_5YY6wEV7viTIDVk/s320/26.06.08+727+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> Mildred Mkandla listening to the presentation about the sand dam in the Machakos region during the African Women and Water Conference field trip.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyPHBA7k5sbXfPkiZy0yXXrGRiUCABN7cAmcU8JIkjQ6LwmMpq03gZdASwoqHvJoxVHyj2bGDj7TI9Xt5J5BHfUE4XZwKbGp-Exw4W3mPRW-PmPq6xRUrSCu5_-6wt41SqZwXb-IyvUDw/s1600-h/26.06.08+714+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247380863974692994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyPHBA7k5sbXfPkiZy0yXXrGRiUCABN7cAmcU8JIkjQ6LwmMpq03gZdASwoqHvJoxVHyj2bGDj7TI9Xt5J5BHfUE4XZwKbGp-Exw4W3mPRW-PmPq6xRUrSCu5_-6wt41SqZwXb-IyvUDw/s320/26.06.08+714+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> The woes of the sand dam project in the Machakos region. The participants of the African Women and Water Conference learned a valuable lesson about community ownership in project implementation and its necessity in order to see projects succeed.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9K-D-azlIWxtAPceKH-rouB8-UUfgdJVZL96LxvwueCOYvyp0QCsnAuaf-JjiYeyKQjpZzlQnBqNpOrbeP1yIyAKSCJtbxQW85llYwZFN3fOACWRx17nLAlQC95_LsC2TUvXFNI0mGUI/s1600-h/26.06.08+720+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247380869803613218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9K-D-azlIWxtAPceKH-rouB8-UUfgdJVZL96LxvwueCOYvyp0QCsnAuaf-JjiYeyKQjpZzlQnBqNpOrbeP1yIyAKSCJtbxQW85llYwZFN3fOACWRx17nLAlQC95_LsC2TUvXFNI0mGUI/s320/26.06.08+720+R.jpg" border="0" /></a>Doing the laundry<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyIG9rhEzpGn6Lbc3DM6RQCD_w7BEN8_ffhQAxMACKRm5NHFKBd7H0Kdi4mQzDor1orb2VYKUZRlRfQVVM10piw_hSo2-xHvk6iimPXTEC1PW2oYc84KqtICXd6b8DR30JHoP2MxKLehM/s1600-h/26.06.08+735+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247380869718828098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyIG9rhEzpGn6Lbc3DM6RQCD_w7BEN8_ffhQAxMACKRm5NHFKBd7H0Kdi4mQzDor1orb2VYKUZRlRfQVVM10piw_hSo2-xHvk6iimPXTEC1PW2oYc84KqtICXd6b8DR30JHoP2MxKLehM/s320/26.06.08+735+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> The children of the Machakos region-water carriers and cattle herders.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjivQmm0C0vaoTKjsBGCNgIhZQ15zD4S5J-jwUDh_TeVojb45MC8RbGeUGAoMu_OHhRayb3cEZ88ZLU3lSUXvO6W12TQZaBeRR3Aa0eCBjF7OuyiL1hBhg9tyaaXvU9BFM1oFD2EW8as2k/s1600-h/26.06.08+746+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247380872620008546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjivQmm0C0vaoTKjsBGCNgIhZQ15zD4S5J-jwUDh_TeVojb45MC8RbGeUGAoMu_OHhRayb3cEZ88ZLU3lSUXvO6W12TQZaBeRR3Aa0eCBjF7OuyiL1hBhg9tyaaXvU9BFM1oFD2EW8as2k/s320/26.06.08+746+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> The youth of Kenya hard at work.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbs34-NkLz_CvrE6zviuYRI5-8HQgjLYZecSy73xbD6u8S2rizAq-F2LmKK9mulLUoykaw353-2tnJ0_Qo6RIcCAGphLQ-mlGPTCiDI-1UrKyGpsjVBF9rICYt89_TO4lUWyXBaHZYih4/s1600-h/26.06.08+658+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247380174617848178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbs34-NkLz_CvrE6zviuYRI5-8HQgjLYZecSy73xbD6u8S2rizAq-F2LmKK9mulLUoykaw353-2tnJ0_Qo6RIcCAGphLQ-mlGPTCiDI-1UrKyGpsjVBF9rICYt89_TO4lUWyXBaHZYih4/s320/26.06.08+658+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> We met this little angel during our field visit to the Machakos region.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicMD71vbRNs_RRTmHv3WKPv-OCO4XqP6gjNMDzTp777VqmZe0WCCMYBLQ3f3PYz7YSLMvIn9eXVY_X1daWST2ayat8Xm4XD6G_D7F2PxjD7YlRijbU1Wtfx-15XpioVxwwqzijg9flYgY/s1600-h/26.06.08+677+r.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247380176933473170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicMD71vbRNs_RRTmHv3WKPv-OCO4XqP6gjNMDzTp777VqmZe0WCCMYBLQ3f3PYz7YSLMvIn9eXVY_X1daWST2ayat8Xm4XD6G_D7F2PxjD7YlRijbU1Wtfx-15XpioVxwwqzijg9flYgY/s320/26.06.08+677+r.jpg" border="0" /></a> A BioSand Filter relic. This one was reportedly knocked over by playing children and there it has lain for over 5 years. Another good lesson about follow-up and monitoring and sustainibility for the ladies who learned about the BioSand Filter during the African Women and Water Conference.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitfdCj2-E7fDf609hF_RJ-Ut7HhEndqbhkv-jthmrk0TFJ0sTNNrDle5aP6vrB51ksz7-kfVu-CNbEvvnh0HlvoX4vBU1rA1-UfNndTnXITrdmy9pdG8awEwpzNWpHz2VIUzN6XMhXRMc/s1600-h/26.06.08+689+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247380178900843234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitfdCj2-E7fDf609hF_RJ-Ut7HhEndqbhkv-jthmrk0TFJ0sTNNrDle5aP6vrB51ksz7-kfVu-CNbEvvnh0HlvoX4vBU1rA1-UfNndTnXITrdmy9pdG8awEwpzNWpHz2VIUzN6XMhXRMc/s320/26.06.08+689+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> The hike down to the Machakos sand dam project.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWHizaRgR3e9SHnIlIi_xrJhXO2OIOgyaTY0stN2h2bVxtpx2z5EVtN8aQI_xu_K5gs2ESMv1cS4DCs3QLu6PnEAlh7RYgcq0hOoGi9Iv2zaahrlcQBzDD3oZidB1MvcVT0t5SJ0GL1aY/s1600-h/26.06.08+690+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247380182055666706" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3zoq4TTHfqC6Aumi6DiOwrboqiFgZSHUVSkWvUIJOtHs8n8RPuPaPsl3oYQDApVU6In4kEg4MoKkZoXfc6kYXwf5g60CQzPy3aGp4WLJLnxQePFsGypF5XpOkbLmmpDZqUqM64YWMffA/s320/26.06.08+344+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> Micheal Schoenfeld, of Channel G, diligently and tirelessly capturing the wonderful moments of the African Women and Water Conference on film.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrLjRqEopxbK9imWqAjy1hBuqjFnvH6hiNgJHI4wMLb7DdhMMQMLUHbUlF2FX78-IuXZP0JOjOfSeKXv45NIEk5CsFXtLteSHOxFYl0XDadI6K81MK99XKjAkpZOPEEyLTF7C274ZioXE/s1600-h/26.06.08+360+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247379418368519666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrLjRqEopxbK9imWqAjy1hBuqjFnvH6hiNgJHI4wMLb7DdhMMQMLUHbUlF2FX78-IuXZP0JOjOfSeKXv45NIEk5CsFXtLteSHOxFYl0XDadI6K81MK99XKjAkpZOPEEyLTF7C274ZioXE/s320/26.06.08+360+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> Melinda Kramer and Felicia Kuubeka after the water ceremony which opened the African Women and Water Conference.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirTsroxgM8uV_ReruftL6eEJ2hX812O7L9dSxU_EUgdhyfDfejKWfPRetdgj5v-dd1Dyh30Rh16OwYs31CzX8hxePUxrY8cwYj5xLkBn0kc1xxuw4eGgLsxbmwuVxu0Nw51-9KaU65MVk/s1600-h/26.06.08+348+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247379421948320146" style="DISPLAY: block; 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This was our welcome program in Machakos.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9LuSz_op2hOyUeuTd3mZjstITkKOXfkNtwOoGpdwYKe0_zW_GQOnQwL2lxyzbqq3t_ozSo16KU0EtJXA_CzFY1OaIZEvH_jQ4UdRGg8N6Ky5qxxtfscQ2DHo4cNogiWzSgjpupTuXaqI/s1600-h/26.06.08+584+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247378464153325506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9LuSz_op2hOyUeuTd3mZjstITkKOXfkNtwOoGpdwYKe0_zW_GQOnQwL2lxyzbqq3t_ozSo16KU0EtJXA_CzFY1OaIZEvH_jQ4UdRGg8N6Ky5qxxtfscQ2DHo4cNogiWzSgjpupTuXaqI/s320/26.06.08+584+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> Gemma Bulos with the ladies of Meru, Kenya, Holpha and Betty.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm4sFNItjOYMcX6aQNg_qv_-rtLykcc_ZYkQncUS5IXIRVJ4m87BV-hGH4_J-9VL4O-T0y0G5mwdWQizTridzRXW70OD7eX7G3St84wsnnyHu5rKhWzIHV5aVYknETFEV06Rc3K4NJHEU/s1600-h/26.06.08+640+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247378469570713570" style="DISPLAY: block; 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All participants were asked to share something from the country they come from.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCbPisM-yZQqi6YFG-7heuZtNll1QxsUYarStKSVfZSqVTP9OpKfny_nyfFjcUXuPqU53D2r-uEfh-AicJpIokwLB1Ol6LcaRu9NE6Fo2_njpHATExo2ShY1bjD0bGQoRZ_jg5u7SdbrY/s1600-h/26.06.08+381+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247373263584802386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCbPisM-yZQqi6YFG-7heuZtNll1QxsUYarStKSVfZSqVTP9OpKfny_nyfFjcUXuPqU53D2r-uEfh-AicJpIokwLB1Ol6LcaRu9NE6Fo2_njpHATExo2ShY1bjD0bGQoRZ_jg5u7SdbrY/s320/26.06.08+381+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> The other guests of the African Women and Water Conference. The weather for the Conference was amazing but for the final night when it poured, unfortunately keeping some guests away and inviting in others that were a nuisance. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheUYSzCcKoVKdxqv2g7wd7UJP4NXg-JaxYXgeEVv4HkC16W5DU7hCLw7pHTBJWNlklLynxC74POZlSDt_b-yOGw9-kV1v343DqVVRNmGhGwr9f62Kzlj3wJR83qezQvkqGzL5Ww1q2ybE/s1600-h/26.06.08+383+R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247373263606659298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheUYSzCcKoVKdxqv2g7wd7UJP4NXg-JaxYXgeEVv4HkC16W5DU7hCLw7pHTBJWNlklLynxC74POZlSDt_b-yOGw9-kV1v343DqVVRNmGhGwr9f62Kzlj3wJR83qezQvkqGzL5Ww1q2ybE/s320/26.06.08+383+R.jpg" border="0" /></a> Halima and Halima from Somalia showing us the beauty of Somalian traditional dance</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1