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Community showers
are the norm, but the facilities are very rustic, with no septic systems,
drainage, or maintenance. The units essentially supply privacy and water.
Due to
the lack of adequate drinking water and sanitary facilities, the country and our
worker’s community continues to struggle with associated sicknesses.
Statistics on illness in 2006 YTD:
Worker Population:
800
Cases of Malaria:
2,037
Cases of
Dysentery: 1,069
WE
CARE RELIEF
What (item listing):
Laptop computer for medical staff to
provide educational (United Nations based) training on the management of safe
drinking water
Who was it distributed to:
Community Doctor
Total Expenditure:
$1,500
IMPACT & NEXT STEPS
Education
is the first step, but enormous opportunity exists to assist with infrastructure
improvements in order to improve the provision of potable water.
As additional
funds are made available, future projects will focus on systems for sustainable
delivery of potable water, providing sanitary facilities (showers, bathrooms),
and medical support.
Potential Projects
Cost
Treatment of
Malaria
$24/person
Treatment of
Dysentery $10/person
Bathroom with 3
toilets, 3 showers, and septic tank $4,000
Water Treatment
plant $10,000
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