water brigades information session

Water Brigades Information Session

GLOBAL BRIGADESGlobal Brigades’ Mission: To empower volunteers to facilitate sustainable solutions in under resourced communities

Global Brigades’ Vision: To improve equality of life, by igniting the largest student-led social responsibility movement on the planet.

ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE TAKE ACTIONCONTRIBUTION

PROGRAMSTo empower volunteers, Global Brigades offers 9 skill-based programs


DENTALMEDICALPUBLIC HEALTHWAT E R

ARCHITECTURE

MICROFINANCELAWENVIRONMENTALBUSINESS

Countries selected based on:• Large need in rural areas

• Strong community partnerships

• Logistically feasible

• Safe for volunteers

Needs that Global Brigades addresses:• Basic services

• Healthcare

• Economic

WHERE WE WORK


Programs are offered in Honduras, Panama, Ghana, and Nicaragua

PROGRAMS & COUNTRIESGhana

BusinessDental

MedicalMicrofinancePublic Health

Water

Honduras

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Water

Panama

BusinessDental

EnvironmentalLaw

MedicalPublic Health



Nicaragua

PROGRAMS & COUNTRIESHonduras

ArchitectureDental


Water

Panama

BusinessDental

EnvironmentalLaw




NicaraguaGhana

BusinessDental


Water

Why Ghana?

RURAL GHANA STATISTICS

The National Literacy rate is 42.1%

Only 42% of the population has access to potable drinking water

In rural communities 89% of people have no access to public sanitary services

Limited to no access to microfinance

17.8% of rural population uses surface water as their primary water source

In 2010, Global Brigades did extensive research to select one African country for expansion. Through on the ground research in 10 African countries and statistical analysis of community need, volunteer safety, and program fit, Ghana was selected as the African country in which to start Global Brigades.


1 in 4 people in rural Ghana do not have access to clean drinking water

On average, a family spends 2 hours a day collecting water

For every 10 Water Volunteers,

A Family of 10 can access water year round.

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IMPACT OF WATERAccess to Clean Water• Removes connection between water and

chronic illnesses• Allows the practice of hygiene and

sanitation in the rainy season• Reduces child mortality• Allows healthier, more productive lives

Water Affects• Health• Sanitation and hygiene• Economic potential• Education


How does Water Brigades help?

Water Brigades• Empowers communities to access clean water

• Addresses the lack of clean water access by constructing Household Rainwater Harvesters, which collect and store rainwater from a family's roof, providing consistent access to drinking and cooking water throughout the entire year.

• Work with families to construct HRH, educate on system maintenance and educate school children from the community on water, sanitation and hygiene related topics.

WHAT IS A WATER BRIGADE?


PROJECT SUSTAINABILITYCommunity Selection

• Based onoNeedoWater quality and quantityoCommunity commitment

Sustainable Practices• Educate community members on tank maintenance

o Community ledo WB trained technicians support their neighbors

in all repairs• In-country staff

o Lead your brigadeo Train community leaderso Select future communities to work witho Oversee project maintenance and follow-up


GHANA WATER TEAM

Welcome to Ghana!

Water Brigades Team• Meets you at the airport and

coordinates your brigade

• Performs community preparation and follow-up to ensure continuity

• Manages relationships with local chiefs and government leaders

• Advises chapters with brigade preparation and post-brigade updates

• Keeps you safe, happy, effective and sustainable while in-country

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James Oppong

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Leticia Takyi

How can you help?

WHY WE WANT YOUYour Benefits• Contribute to sustainable development

o Provide families with access to clean watero Meet people with different perspectives,

values and understandings • Education and Experience for your career

o Practice project implementation o Examine public health needs and solutionso Hands-on experience in community-led,

grassroots International development work

Community Benefits• Empowerment

o Students empower communitieso Mobilize communities towards positive

social changeo Capital investment in resources


What does a brigade look like?

WATER BRIGADES VIDEO


Water Brigades program Video

http://vimeo.com/53095663

10 DAY BRIGADEDay 1 – Arrival & Water Introduction• Meet the Water Brigades Team!• Transportation to lodging facility

o Electricity, showers and bathroomso Bed, bed linens and pillowo Laundry and room cleaningo 24 hour security

• Ghana & Water introduction

o Factors inhibiting clean water access

o Needs you are addressing

o Why water makes a difference

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Day 2 – Community Introduction• Community leaders meeting/ Opening Ceremony

o Leader’s perspectiveo Question and answer

The Water Situation• View current water sources

o Limitationso Problems

• Water Brigades solutiono Componentso Benefitso Where you will contribute

project implementation workshops departure


10 DAY BRIGADE

Day 2 Cont’d – Home Visits• Break into groups of 2-5 students

• Meet one-on-one with families to discuss

o Lifestyle

o Health practices

o Water challenges

o Hopes and aspirations

• This personal understanding of the community and their needs will help you understand the solution Water Brigades can provide and how you are making an impact.

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10 DAY BRIGADE

Day 3-7 – Infrastructure• In 5-6 days, you and your group will build

complete Household Rainwater Harvesting system(s) in the community, involving:o Digging

o Mixing concrete and mortar

o Tying steel

o Plastering

o Gutter work

• Work alongside GB masons and families



10 DAY BRIGADE

Day 6-7 – Water Treatment Education

• Discuss water quality challenges with both families and school age children

• Distribute locally appropriate water filtration technologies

• Teach community members how to use filters which can improve their lives

• Help make the connection between water quality and health



10 DAY BRIGADE

Day 4-7 – Project Ownership & Empowerment

• To ensure project sustainability, your group will work with your family to educate on:

o Operating the Household Rainwater Harvester

o Maintenance and repairs

o Water Conservation and use monitoring



10 DAY BRIGADE

Day 4-7 – Education• Teach the basics of water, hygiene, and

sanitation to primary school children and the family members you’re working with

• Use visual aids, drama, music, and dance to illustrate the connection between water and health

• Empower and inspire the youth to develop healthier hygiene and water habits



10 DAY BRIGADE

SAMPLE PROJECT


Successful Implementations:• Five HRH just outside family members’ homes• Distribution of 12 water filtration devices• Education of ~40 students on the importance

of hygiene and hand-washing

Impact:• Over 60 community members have access to

higher quality drinking water• Students and families are educated to practice

proper hygiene, sanitation and water management

Direction: 30 families and counting signed up for HRH in Aboano.

Community of Srafa Aboano, Central Region, GhanaIn September, Imperial College of London Successfully Completed Four Household Rainwater Harvesting Systems!

How do I sign up?

How is your Water Brigade Funded?• Volunteers’ Program Contribution: £550 (UK), €650 (Europe) or $880 (US)• PLUS Airfare: Variable

Program Contribution Details• 10 day program• Accommodations and meals (vegetarian options available)• Clean drinking water• Airport pick-up and drop-off• In-country transportation• Translators and coordinators• Program sustainability and follow-up between brigades• Water project materials - £80, €90 or $100

TOTAL CONTRIBUTION


RESOURCES FOR YOUFundraising Tool www.empowered.org Send links of brigade project information to donors Create personalized profile to share with your donors Track donation progress on individual and group level

Volunteer Resource Site globalbrigades.wikidot.com Brigade planning materials Collection of reports from past brigades Community profilesFrequently asked questions

In-Country Advising Team Team of trained staff in Ghana Share best practices for all aspects of brigade preparation Answer questions about brigade and community


http://www.brigades.org/

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