Sarah Albinda

Esteli, Nicaragua

Passionate About:

God, sustainable development, innovation, promoting women around the world, technology, travel, and design

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End Date: Jul 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

In July 2013, 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

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $-334

Saying "Transfer to Shelby Leach"

Jun 06, 2013 09:54 AM

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $250

Saying "Transfer from Ryan Reinken"

May 24, 2013 08:51 AM

Kristine Albinda donated $455

May 18, 2013 02:52 PM

Sarah Albinda donated $500

May 13, 2013 09:51 AM

William Brickles donated $50

May 04, 2013 01:39 PM

Holly Paulsell donated $40

Saying "So honored to help you reach your goal! May you and your amazing team continue to be blessed with that ability to be a wonderful blessing across the entire world!
Love, Holly"

May 02, 2013 03:46 AM

Sarah Albinda donated $400

Saying "Don't stop believing..."

Apr 10, 2013 11:26 AM

Shelby Leach donated $50

Saying "I am so incredibly happy that you are coming with me!! You are an amazing friend albinda! Love you!"

Apr 08, 2013 12:04 PM

Sarah Albinda donated $300

Saying "I <3 u."

Apr 01, 2013 10:43 AM

Sarah Albinda donated $60

Saying "From Vilma Lopez"

Mar 24, 2013 07:05 PM

Jeremy Aldrich donated $50

Saying "

- Jer"

Mar 21, 2013 11:59 AM

Jamie Tan donated $20

Mar 20, 2013 02:30 AM

Kristine Albinda donated $50

Saying "I'll be giving more later...."

Mar 19, 2013 07:54 AM

Sarah Albinda donated $200

Saying "U r great"

Jan 12, 2013 03:29 PM

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