Laura Sleightholme

London

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The majority of people take water for granted. I want to do my little bit to help those who don't have that luxury...

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Imperial Water Brigade, Sept 2012, Ghana
  1. Affiliated Organization: Global Brigades United Kingdom
  2. Program: Water Brigades
  3. Chapter: Water Brigades at Imperial College
End Date: Sep 12, 2012 12:00 PM
Volunteer Activity Message

In September 2012, Imperial Water Brigades are going to the Central Region of Ghana to work in the community of Srafa Aboano, a fishing village with a population of 1500 people who have little or no access to clean water.

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

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

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: £0.00 / Airfare Goal: £0.00

Paul Sobek donated £20

Sep 23, 2012 07:30 AM

MRS S SLEIGHTHOLME donated £12

Saying "Laura, sorry it's not more but us OAP's y'know...
All the very best to you lovely girl
Take care, Linda"

Aug 28, 2012 05:29 PM

Organization Admin donated £520

Saying "Wire transfer from Water Environment Ltd Current Acc"

Aug 20, 2012 10:49 AM

Laura Sleightholme donated £30

Saying "London to Brighton sponsorship collected from Ann & Malc and Janet & Pete."

Aug 14, 2012 06:04 PM

L Sleightholme donated £50

Saying "Sponsorship money collected from Grandma, Chris Menzies, Nonie and Uncle Malc."

Aug 03, 2012 05:09 AM

Susan P Giles donated £20

Saying "Great project, hope it goes well x"

Aug 01, 2012 03:23 PM

ian french donated £20

Jul 26, 2012 01:03 PM

L Sleightholme donated £10

Saying "Sponsorship from Amy"

Jul 25, 2012 06:58 PM

MRS SHIEL R TAYLOR donated £50

Saying "Well done for completing your mega-ride, and in that heat!

Shiel xx"

Jul 25, 2012 05:41 PM

Malachi Soord donated £10

Saying "Well done Laura! Sorry for the late donation :) I hope you get some well deserved rest today :) xxx"

Jul 23, 2012 03:15 PM

Angela Rowell donated £20

Saying "Well done Laura x"

Jul 23, 2012 10:49 AM

V FOX donated £5

Saying "And just when you could have done with some cool damp weather, the sun came out! Well done, Laura, I hear you made it. Hope this small donation helps."

Jul 22, 2012 06:01 PM

MRS S SLEIGHTHOLME donated £20

Saying "well done, love Auntie Maureen and Uncle Ian"

Jul 22, 2012 04:31 PM

C E Burroughs donated £10

Saying "Go Girl....well done on completing on the bike journey and enjoy Ghana. Claire x"

Jul 22, 2012 04:09 PM

Ben Green donated £5

Jul 22, 2012 03:43 PM

MISS AK SLEIGHTHOLME donated £20

Saying "Very impressed! Well done Lou :) xx"

Jul 22, 2012 10:55 AM

MRS S SLEIGHTHOLME donated £60

Saying "thought this would work out about £1 per mile. Take it steady, love mum and dad x"

Jul 22, 2012 04:17 AM

Michael Smart donated £20

Saying "Good luck! From Katie and Mike"

Jul 21, 2012 02:58 PM

Mrs E A Allison donated £20

Saying "Go Laura Go!
Love Auntie Anne xx"

Jul 21, 2012 12:47 PM

Mr Timothy Foster donated £20

Saying "Lots of luck for the ride and the trip! Wish could be coming with you all!"

Jul 21, 2012 09:10 AM

Dr R C Taylor donated £50

Jul 21, 2012 06:43 AM

Frances Dobson donated £10

Jul 20, 2012 10:57 AM

mr thomas b fursdon donated £5

Saying "GL HF :) XX"

Jul 20, 2012 07:19 AM

Miss J Kimche donated £10

Saying "Good Luck!Hope it's amazing! "

Jul 20, 2012 04:02 AM

Charlotte Elliott donated £10

Saying "Good Luck Laura!"

Jul 20, 2012 02:30 AM

L Sleightholme donated £20

Saying "Donations from Sarah + Claire, and Ness + Paul."

Jul 19, 2012 03:09 PM

I H Taylor donated £10

Saying "Good luck Laura - it's a great cause! Iain Taylor"

Jul 18, 2012 11:49 AM

MR A J TAYLOR donated £25

Saying "Good luck!"

Jul 18, 2012 08:34 AM

MISS AK SLEIGHTHOLME donated £25

Saying "Donation from Andrew and Helen."

Jun 26, 2012 02:05 PM

A R G SLEIGHTHOLME donated £150

Saying "Mum's fund raising"

Jun 26, 2012 11:44 AM

MISS AK SLEIGHTHOLME donated £25

Saying "Happy Birthday Lou! "

Jun 24, 2012 08:58 AM

Laura Sleightholme donated £50

Jun 08, 2012 04:20 AM

MRS S SLEIGHTHOLME donated £35

Saying "cake stall and grandma"

Apr 29, 2012 04:50 PM

Anonymous donated £70

Apr 02, 2012 01:02 PM

L Sleightholme donated £150

Saying "Deposit"

Feb 09, 2012 01:29 PM
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