This is a journal archiving the experiences before, during, and after our 27 months of service with the United States Peace Corps in Belize as teacher trainers. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this website do not necessarily reflect the position of the U.S. Government or the Peace Corps.
This is a bit premature, as you have not yet been sworn in yet, but keep it in mind when you get to your post.
I am COO of Water Charity, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that does water, sanitation, and public health projects worldwide. We have recently started a new initiative, Appropriate Projects, to fund small water and sanitation projects very quickly.
I am a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Bolivia ’66-’68), and am well aware of the difficulties Volunteers face in the field. Water Charity has successfully completed projects of various sizes in cooperation with the Peace Corps. However, it occurred to me that we needed to further simplify the process for volunteers to get things accomplished. This prompted me to develop the Appropriate Projects initiative.
Often there is that little project that must be done now (before the rains start, before school starts, or whatever), but there are no funds available. Traditional funding sources are cumbersome, and there are long forms, detailed requirements, limited resources, and long delays.
Appropriate Projects has a very specific and immediate goal: We want to help you do your favorite project now.
If you are working in water and sanitation, I know you have a bunch of projects lined up. If you are working in other project areas, there are usually water components to your projects, or facilities needed where you work or teach.
Sample projects may be: a rainwater catchment, handwashing stations for a school, water for a clinic, piping, pumps, sinks, latrines, etc.
We also like to “finish” projects that have been started, and “fix” things that have ceased to function.
We encourage follow-up projects that expand upon the successful completion of the first small project.
So, check out the Appropriate Projects website at http://appropriateprojects.com. If you have a project in mind, please fill out the application form. We want this to be easy for you, so we have developed a simple form that you can fill out in one sitting.
If you have any questions about the appropriateness of your project, or you need some time to get it together, just let me know.
If you do not have a project that qualifies, please pass this message on to your fellow Volunteers who may have an interest. Finally, if this initiative resonates with you, please let others know what we are doing through your social networks, websites, and blogs.
I love the braak down of how many times your guys did or experienced things. I'm so surprised that Greg hasn't lost weight! He must be pure muscle now! How did you learn to cut hair? I cut hair too, but I learned from watching the ladies at the salon I worked during weekends when I was in highschool. Also, I didn't know that you gave 2 injections! Love, Mummyxoxoxoxoxoxo
This is a bit premature, as you have not yet been sworn in yet, but keep it in mind when you get to your post.
ReplyDeleteI am COO of Water Charity, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that does water, sanitation, and public health projects worldwide. We have recently started a new initiative, Appropriate Projects, to fund small water and sanitation projects very quickly.
I am a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Bolivia ’66-’68), and am well aware of the difficulties Volunteers face in the field. Water Charity has successfully completed projects of various sizes in cooperation with the Peace Corps. However, it occurred to me that we needed to further simplify the process for volunteers to get things accomplished. This prompted me to develop the Appropriate Projects initiative.
Often there is that little project that must be done now (before the rains start, before school starts, or whatever), but there are no funds available. Traditional funding sources are cumbersome, and there are long forms, detailed requirements, limited resources, and long delays.
Appropriate Projects has a very specific and immediate goal: We want to help you do your favorite project now.
If you are working in water and sanitation, I know you have a bunch of projects lined up. If you are working in other project areas, there are usually water components to your projects, or facilities needed where you work or teach.
Sample projects may be: a rainwater catchment, handwashing stations for a school, water for a clinic, piping, pumps, sinks, latrines, etc.
We also like to “finish” projects that have been started, and “fix” things that have ceased to function.
We encourage follow-up projects that expand upon the successful completion of the first small project.
So, check out the Appropriate Projects website at http://appropriateprojects.com. If you have a project in mind, please fill out the application form. We want this to be easy for you, so we have developed a simple form that you can fill out in one sitting.
If you have any questions about the appropriateness of your project, or you need some time to get it together, just let me know.
If you do not have a project that qualifies, please pass this message on to your fellow Volunteers who may have an interest. Finally, if this initiative resonates with you, please let others know what we are doing through your social networks, websites, and blogs.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Averill Strasser
Appropriate Projects
http://appropriateprojects.com
Water Charity
http://watercharity.org
I love the braak down of how many times your guys did or experienced things. I'm so surprised that Greg hasn't lost weight! He must be pure muscle now! How did you learn to cut hair? I cut hair too, but I learned from watching the ladies at the salon I worked during weekends when I was in highschool.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I didn't know that you gave 2 injections!
Love,
Mummyxoxoxoxoxoxo