Lauren Gorab

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January 2014 Columbia Water Brigade - Ghana
  1. Affiliated Organization: Global Brigades USA
  2. Program: Water Brigades
  3. Chapter: Water Brigades at Columbia University
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

Frederick F Keller , Jr donated $300

Saying "Love, The Kellers"

Jan 06, 2014 06:15 PM

Lisa Ference donated $100

Saying "Your work is admirable... Best wishes for much success!"

Dec 11, 2013 07:19 AM

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $18

Saying "Transfer from Stella Kim"

Nov 21, 2013 08:17 AM

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $-400

Nov 20, 2013 05:18 PM

James Reilly donated $250

Saying "Good Luck Lauren. This is a wonderful project.
Jim Reilly"

Oct 31, 2013 07:24 AM

Matthew Kayne donated $100

Saying "Good luck, Lauren!!!! We are proud of you!! Have a safe and wonderful trip!!
Best,
Matthew S. Kayne, DMD
Steven J. Tuckman, DMD"

Oct 21, 2013 11:13 AM

Brian Cunningham donated $50

Oct 07, 2013 05:51 AM

Robert Spiegel donated $150

Oct 06, 2013 11:02 AM

Michael Schaff donated $36

Oct 04, 2013 03:13 PM

mark healey donated $200

Saying "all the best

The Healey's"

Oct 04, 2013 06:24 AM

Joseph Ralph donated $100

Saying "Notchview Dental wishes the best of luck to you and the other volunteers. "

Oct 02, 2013 12:21 PM

Dr Robert Scott donated $100

Saying "Thank you Lauren for what you are doing."

Oct 02, 2013 10:04 AM

Don Casapulla donated $50

Oct 01, 2013 02:32 PM

Lydia Kennelley donated $200

Saying "Great work Laur!- you'll have to post pix during your trip! The K's"

Sep 29, 2013 02:22 PM

Jeffrey Rempell donated $100

Saying "Good luck in making the world a healthier place"

Sep 29, 2013 02:17 PM

Beverly Czerwinski donated $100

Saying "Lauren, We send you our best wishes on your trip to Ghana and will be thinking of you."

Sep 28, 2013 05:36 AM

Leslie Elfenbein donated $50

Saying "Best of luck to Lauren and her team!
Les and Linda Elfenbein"

Sep 26, 2013 01:43 PM

Gene Resnick donated $200

Saying "Lauren, That is a great cause.!
Keep up the good work!
Best to you for a safe trip, Gene Resnick"

Sep 26, 2013 12:55 PM

Sheryl Lewandowski donated $50

Saying "What a great cause - best of luck to all of you participating! "

Sep 26, 2013 09:44 AM

Leslie Elfenbein donated $50

Saying "Best of luck to Lauren Gorab and her team in Ghana!
Les and Linda Elfenbein"

Sep 26, 2013 08:54 AM

Fiona Duffy donated $500

Saying "Good luck Lauren! Love you and proud of what you are doing!!"

Sep 26, 2013 07:46 AM

Barry Raphael donated $25

Saying "Who says you're my favorite Gorab?....could be....50/50.....Keep up the good work. I'm proud of you making the world a better place."

Sep 25, 2013 09:33 PM

Barry Raphael donated $25

Saying "Who says you're my favorite Gorab patient? You might be....50/50 chance...Do good work, Lauren!"

Sep 25, 2013 07:37 PM

Loretta Stadler donated $500

Saying "What a great project, Lauren! Good luck!!"

Sep 25, 2013 05:04 PM

Edward Kole donated $150

Saying "Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Sep 25, 2013 03:57 PM

Betty Keller donated $100

Saying "Great cause Lauren, best big sister ever. Matt"

Sep 24, 2013 06:47 PM

Ellen Bialo donated $25

Saying "Go Lauren! XO Ellen and Zoey"

Sep 19, 2013 11:48 AM

Megan Carley donated $50

Saying "You're a rock star LoGo!!! Keep Doin' Good! xo, MC"

Sep 19, 2013 09:10 AM
100% Complete (success)
$3,178.86

of $2,370.00

in donations needed to reach the Initiative Goal


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