Gabriella Zacarias

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Jan 11	Volunteer Activity: January 2014 Columbia Water Brigade - Ghana

January 2014 Columbia Water Brigade - Ghana

End Date: Jan 20, 2014 12:00 AM

Volunteer Activity Message

In January 2014, Global 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, individual homes, 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 projects. 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

Alan Alban donated $60

Saying "I never got around to reading this. Now that I did, it makes me happy to know people like you exist. You are a blessed soul. May you bless those you come in contact with in any part of the world. "

Jan 06, 2014 11:26 AM

Anonymous donated $870

Dec 30, 2013 06:39 PM

Anonymous donated $10

Nov 27, 2013 08:35 PM

Anonymous donated $10

Nov 27, 2013 08:34 PM

Claudilane Nascimento donated $80

Nov 27, 2013 08:17 PM

Anonymous donated $40

Nov 27, 2013 08:16 PM

claudilane nascimento donated $41

Nov 27, 2013 07:33 PM

Marla Cusack donated $100

Saying "Good luck Gabriella."

Nov 27, 2013 08:39 AM

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $23

Saying "Transfer from Michal Rosenberg"

Nov 26, 2013 03:01 PM

Anonymous donated $25

Saying " If you are half the wonderful women your Mother is you will go far in your endeavors, good luck"

Nov 23, 2013 02:09 PM

Karen Janson donated $50

Saying "Great program, best of luck!"

Nov 21, 2013 08:45 AM

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $18

Saying "Transfer from Stella Kim"

Nov 21, 2013 08:28 AM

Aurora Gilbert donated $8

Saying "Hi Gabriella,
Thank you for supporting the First Annual Columbia University Global Brigades Global Gala! We hope you have a wonderful January 2014 brigade.
~ The CUGB Board"

Nov 16, 2013 07:29 PM

Danny Cabrera donated $20

Nov 14, 2013 12:18 PM

Aurora Gilbert donated $155

Saying "Hi Gabriella,
Thank you for participating in the First Annual Columbia University Global Brigades Global Gala! Included in this donation is 50% of your date auction proceeds, plus an extra $5 gift from CUGB. We hope you have a wonderful January 2014 brigade!
~The CUGB Board"

Nov 12, 2013 02:49 PM

claudilane nascimento donated $20

Saying "Que Deus possa te guardar e te ajudar a ser um instrument vivo naquele lugar. bjs Regina, Luiz Carlos e Katy."

Nov 07, 2013 07:59 AM

George Ehrhardt donated $20

Saying "Sound like a wonderful opportunity to experience the world while doing good for others at the same time!"

Nov 04, 2013 11:43 AM

Anonymous donated $230

Saying "I am blessed and pleased to be apart of this cause to send you to this place. I want to be there with you on this mission and see the wonderful things that appear into your life. Sadly, I can't but take this little bit of what I can give and remember me when things get difficult because I am always thinking of you and praying for your happiness.

From deep within my heart attached with all my love,
Nvo! "

Nov 03, 2013 05:36 PM

Jean Lesser donated $100

Saying "Gabriella - Good luck to you and the mission. I am sure it will be an amazing experience and doing something that will impact the lives of others in such a positive manner is truly rewarding…. Jean Lesser"

Nov 03, 2013 12:56 PM

Brady Butterfield donated $20

Nov 01, 2013 11:22 AM

Amy Bechelli donated $10

Saying "Good luck! "

Oct 31, 2013 11:34 AM

Ismaila Fall donated $10

Oct 31, 2013 07:39 AM

Anonymous donated $200

Saying "God bless you on your trip and we pray that you make an impact upon the world."

Oct 30, 2013 02:59 PM

Orin Herskowitz donated $30

Oct 30, 2013 01:16 PM

ailton pereira donated $30

Saying "TENTANDO minimizar o valor final que terei que doar.I love you, bjs"

Oct 25, 2013 05:47 PM

Anonymous donated $10

Oct 06, 2013 07:51 PM