Fundacion SODIS

Fundacion SODIS Calle Cochabamba 45 Tiquipaya, Cochabamba 0000 Bolivia ++59144318082 http://www.fundacionsodis.org

Mission

To develop and promote solutions for improving drinking water quality and health. For achieving this, we cooperate with the private, public and development sector in order to benefit people in Latin America.

Programs

Training of partner institutions in household water treatment, hygiene and sanitation. Technical and methodological support to partner institutions. Implementation of projects focusing on safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion. Research and development of simple solutions to improve drinking water quality. Research on technical and social aspects of household water treatment and behaviour change. Network building and strengthening. Communication for behaviour change. Establishing enabling environments for behaviour change.

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Safe Drinking Water for 80,000 Children in Bolivia

Personnel Overview

Matthias Saladin - Executive Co-director
Matthias Saladin has been working with the SODIS Foundation for the past 5 years as co-director. His extensive experience in project preparation, management, reportingand as well as research and development enable him to lead the project. He also will bring into the project his technical expertise on Solar Water Disinfection as well as on hygiene promotion.

Fernando Vidal - Mr
Fernando Vidal has been working in development and public health projects in Bolivia for the past 8 years. His educational background as health statistician and anthropologist as well as his extensive experience in field work, project management and training of trainers put him in a good position to implement the field activities of this project. Mr. Vidal is fluent in Spanish and Quechua.

Martha Mamani - Ms
Martha Mamani is a trained biologist. She has been working with the SODIS Foundation for the past 6 years on educational projects in Bolivia. She is specialized in training of trainers and on training and supporting teachers and health volunteers. Ms. Mamani is fluent in Spanish and Quechua.

Personnel Statistics

Michael Schulte,
Executive Director
Founded in 2001
Employees: 14
Volunteers: 2

Financial Statistics

Budget (2009): £ 239,419
Budget (2008): £ 399,216
Maximum Budget: £ 489,054
Overhead: 10 %
Other funding sources: Donations from institutions: AVINA Foundation (www.avina.net), SOLAQUA Foundation, IBM, Swiss Red Cross Federation, Lions Clubs, Michel Comte Water Foundation, Jurg Weber Foundation, etc.
Religious Affiliation: None