Jessica Johnson

Bloomington, IN

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My passion? Making the world a more habitable and hospitable place for those who live on it!

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In December 2012, 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

Jessica Johnson donated $100

Dec 21, 2012 04:39 PM

Jessica Johnson donated $322

Dec 13, 2012 12:08 AM

Judy Morran donated $50

Saying "Jessica, I am so proud of you. Keep me posted about your work. I, too, went to Africa to study water as part of my Lilly Grant."

Oct 25, 2012 07:53 PM

David Cottengim donated $100

Saying "We are all proud of you. Be safe in your travels."

Oct 25, 2012 09:51 AM

Ashley Thomas donated $28

Saying "Fundraiser Party"

Oct 14, 2012 10:05 PM

Judy Whitner donated $50

Oct 13, 2012 10:08 AM

Lori Chestnut donated $100

Saying "Jessica-- I'm so proud of your accomplishments! It always warms a teacher's heart to hear about the great things that "our kids" are doing. I hope, through this experience, you are able to touch and improve the lives of many. May God bless you"

Oct 09, 2012 03:01 PM

Sharon Roualet donated $30

Oct 09, 2012 08:37 AM

Jessica Johnson donated $100

Saying "From Terry"

Oct 06, 2012 09:28 PM

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