Prutha Patel

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Rutgers Water Brigade August 2013 Honduras



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THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO HELPED. I HAVE REACHED MY GOAL OF $1430 ON EMPOWERED. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO STILL DONATE (HELP THE COST OF WHAT WAS PAID) PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND EMAIL ME AT : PRUTHAP@EDEN.RUTGERS.EDU.

THANK YOU.


Ever since I came across this video, http://www.charitywater.org/whywater/, I realized just how important water is. For most of us it is taken for granted and we live as if we have a surplus of it. Unfortunately, for those living in developing countries this is not the case. Many have no access to clean water, while some of the luckier ones have seasonal access. Of the many places I want to travel and help end the world water crisis, Honduras is my first stop. I would love it if you, my family and friends, could help send me to Honduras. There, I will be working as apart of a team to build water systems and educate the community on proper sanitary practices.

I recently started an internship with the organization (charity:water) that produced that video I mentioned before. Working there has opened my eyes as to how far a simple donation can go whether it be to pay for supplies, or it goes directly to Honduras. All donations go towards the greater cause. I've also learned that seeing individuals be given one of life's greatest gifts (water) is an invaluable experience, and I would be grateful if you helped me experience that. If you have time please check out the video I mentioned above, because it had a grave impact on my life, and I hope it does the same to you!

Water really does change lives. It recently came to my attention that a lot of people feel they don't deserve the clean water that we were all granted at birth. I'd like these people to feel empowered, worthy, and confident through simple access to clean water. Please help me gain these life lessons, learn what hard work and struggle is truly about, and complete one of my goals: helping end the world water crisis! I might also be one of the lucky few who sees the village gain access to water, and see the locals' lives change forever. It would mean a lot and I assure you I will make the most out of this trip.

Volunteer Activity Description

Water Brigade volunteers will spend 7 days in Honduras implementing a water system to prevent water related illnesses in a community with limited access to a sufficient quantity and quality of clean water. Volunteers receive a comprehensive introduction to the water issues by touring the current insufficient water system, and meeting and discussing the issues with community members and leaders. With a holistic understanding of the community's challenges and the Water Brigades' solution, volunteers work side-by-side with community members to construct the new water system. Volunteers may work on a piping system, water storage unit, small dam, water treatment unit or another infrastructural project. Additionally volunteers partner with the community's Basic Sanitation Committee and provide education and training to proliferate knowledge about proper water use, and proper sanitation and hygiene practices. With a sufficient quantity of properly treated water and proper sanitation and hygiene practices, community members can cut off the connection between water and illness and ultimately live healthier and more productive lives.

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