Water Brigades Information Session

1. Water Brigades Information Session

2. GLOBAL BRIGADES Global 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 CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION

3. PROGRAMS To empower volunteers, Global Brigades offers 9 skill-based programs DENTAL MEDICAL PUBLIC HEALTH WATER ARCHITECTURE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTAL LAW MICROFINANCE ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION

4. WHERE WE WORK Programs are offered in Honduras, Panama, Ghana, and Nicaragua • 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 ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION

5. PROGRAMS & COUNTRIES Nicaragua Honduras Ghana Panama Business Dental Medical Microfinance Public Health Water Architecture Dental Medical Microfinance Public Health Water Business Dental Environmental Law Medical Public Health Medical Public Health ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION

6. PROGRAMS & COUNTRIES Nicaragua Honduras Panama Ghana Architecture Dental Medical Microfinance Public Health Water Business Dental Environmental Law Medical Public Health Medical Public Health Business Dental Medical Microfinance Public Health Water ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION

7. Why Ghana?

8. RURAL GHANA STATISTICS 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. • 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 • noaccess to public sanitary services • Limited to no access to microfinance • 17.8% of rural population uses surface • water as their primary water source ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION

9. 1 in 4 people in rural Ghana do not have access to clean drinking water

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

11. A Family of 10 can access water year round. For every 10 Water Volunteers, =

12. IMPACT OF WATER • Access 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 ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION

13. How does Water Brigades help?

14. What is a water brigade? • 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. ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION

15. PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY • Community Selection • Based on • Need • Water quality and quantity • Community commitment • Sustainable Practices • Educate community members on tank maintenance • Community led • WB trained technicians support their neighbors in all repairs • In-country staff • Lead your brigade • Train community leaders • Select future communities to work with • Oversee project maintenance and follow-up ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION

16. GHANA WATER TEAM • 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 Ronnie Washington James Oppong Welcome to Ghana! Jan-Willem Pot Sarah Clement Leticia Takyi ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION

17. How can you help?

18. WHY WE WANT YOU • Your Benefits • Contribute to sustainable development • Provide families with access to clean water • Meet people with different perspectives, values and understandings • Education and Experience for your career • Practice project implementation • Examine public health needs and solutions • Hands-on experience in community-led, grassroots International development work • Community Benefits • Empowerment • Students empower communities • Mobilize communities towards positive social change • Capital investment in resources ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION

19. What does a brigade look like?

20. WATER BRIGADES VIDEO Water Brigades program Video ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION

21. 10 DAY BRIGADE • Day 1 – Arrival & Water Introduction • Meet the Water Brigades Team! • Transportation to lodging facility • Electricity, showers and bathrooms • Bed, bed linens and pillow • Laundry and room cleaning • 24 hour security • Ghana & Water introduction • Factors inhibiting clean water access • Needs you are addressing • Why water makes a difference ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION introduction community introduction project implementation workshops departure

22. 10 DAY BRIGADE • Day 2 – Community Introduction • Community leaders meeting/ Opening Ceremony • Leader’s perspective • Question and answer • The Water Situation • View current water sources • Limitations • Problems • Water Brigades solution • Components • Benefits • Where you will contribute ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION introduction community introduction project implementation workshops departure

23. 10 DAY BRIGADE • Day 2 Cont’d – Home Visits • Break into groups of 2-5 students • Meet one-on-one with families to discuss • Lifestyle • Health practices • Water challenges • 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. ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION introduction community introduction project implementation workshops departure

24. 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: • Digging • Mixing concrete and mortar • Tying steel • Plastering • Gutter work • Work alongside GB masons and families ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION introduction community introduction project implementation workshops departure

25. 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 ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION introduction community introduction project implementation workshops departure

26. 10 DAY BRIGADE • Day 4-7 – Project Ownership & Empowerment • To ensure project sustainability, your group will work with your family to educate on: • Operating the Household Rainwater Harvester • Maintenance and repairs • Water Conservation and use monitoring ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION introduction community introduction project implementation workshops departure

27. 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 ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION introduction community introduction project implementation workshops departure

28. SAMPLE PROJECT Community of Srafa Aboano, Central Region, Ghana In September, Imperial College of London Successfully Completed Four Household Rainwater Harvesting Systems! • 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. TAKE ACTION ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION

29. How do I sign up?

30. TOTAL CONTRIBUTION • 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 ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION

31. RESOURCES FOR YOU • Fundraising 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 profiles • Frequently 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 ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION

32. JOIN THE NEXT BRIGADE! Sign up or contact one of the following University of XYZ Water Brigades leaders: NAME President Email: Phone Number: Photo Here NAME President Email: Phone Number: Photo Here ABOUT LOCATION WATER BRIGADE CONTRIBUTION TAKE ACTION

33. Questions?

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