Project
Ecole AEM
Located in the commune of Ouanaminthe, “Ecole AEM” has been serving the community for over ten years. The school currently educates 210 students from first to sixth grade, supported by a team of ten dedicated teachers. It plays an important role in providing access to quality primary education for children in the area.
The school faces several infrastructural challenges that affect its daily operations. Its water supply depends on an unprotected well, creating potential risks to the quality and safety of the water consumed. While the sanitary facilities are in place, they remain limited and do not fully meet the hygiene standards required for students’ and teachers’ well-being.
The proposed project from our implementing partner, Unlocking Communities, includes:
Water filters:
Water filters:
- High-capacity LifeStraw filters will be provided; these are either LifeStraw Community or LifeStraw Max (LifeStraw Community is used in most cases, as it has multiple spigots, but LifeStraw Max may be used depending on availability). See photos for descriptions of each.
- 1 filter is provided for every ~200 students.
- Replacement parts for each filter for up to 5 years.
Training:
- Our local staff provides installation support and product training to school leadership or the individual responsible for filter maintenance.
- Our staff also provides related social behavior change training for students and school staff, such as water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices.
- If desired, school educators can also receive support in integrating WASH education into their own curriculum.
This project seeks to install a reliable water treatment system to ensure that the school has continuous access to clean water. The improvement will help prevent health issues linked to contaminated water and enhance hygiene conditions throughout the school. By creating a healthier environment, the project will directly support better learning, attendance, and overall quality of life for both students and staff.
H2O for Life is not a WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) project implementer. We have partnerships with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) implementing WASH in Schools projects around the world. Our NGO partners match funds needed for each school project. We also have a generous donor that provides us with an interest-free loan that, along with matching funds, allows for many projects to be started or possibly even completed before total funds have been raised. In rare situations we reserve the right to reallocate funds to alternate project(s).
Questions? Ask us at 651-756-7577 or info@h2oforlifeschools.org.
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