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Peru
Health
Clean Water and Sanitation Remote Rain Forest Peru
More Information About this ProjectProject Needs and BeneficiariesMatsigenka Indians of Tayakome Population: 180, roughly 70 children under the age of 15. Population Growth in 10 yrs. 250. The health of the children and adults is vulnerable because they drink contaminated stream water, lack formal sanitation and basic hygiene practices. Infant mortality is high in the region. Gastrointestinal illnesses—caused by contaminated water and rustic hygiene and sanitation—and respiratory illnesses, are among the leading causes of infant mortality and illness. ActivitiesBuild a gravity water system and slow sand filter to deliver safe water to each home. Build latrines, sink, and septic system at the school. Establish health classes for teachers, children and mothers. Technically train water committee. Funding InformationTotal Funding Received to Date: £6,045 Additional DocumentationThis project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf). Resources
Why this Project is ImportantPotential Long Term ImpactHealthy, empowered indigenous cultures that flourish within their traditional homelands, through an exchange of knowledge among villages that enables individuals and communities to defend their lands from outside encroachments and economic interests. Project Message
"The key to House of the Children, is not only a functioning clean water or sanitation source — it’s the building of a community that values, maintains and benefits together from its existence." Who is Running This ProjectContact
Nancy Santallo, Project SponsorOrganisation
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For more information about Peru, read the Human Development Report on Peru or the Wikipedia entry for Peru. When this Project was UpdatedLast UpdatedThis project was last updated on February 05, 2010. Date Added to GlobalGivingThis project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on April 27, 2009. Latest Update from the FieldClean Water Now Flowing and Our Goals for 2010By Nancy Santullo - Project Tayakome Update, February 05, 2010 03:14 PM
   In December of 2009, for the first time in the 47 year history of the community of Tayakome, clean water flowed throughout the village reaching 190 people, 15 homes, the school, and medical post.
Phase One of our integral indigenous health programming is now complete through the combined efforts of HOTC's skilled technical team, the community members and children, and Global Giving donors! A gravity flow water system was built and slow sand filtration was installed to accommodate population growth up to 350 people. Fifteen homes also received a tap stand with an underground greywater drain. A utility sink was built at the schoolhouse, and water finally arrived to the medical post that was built 6 years prior, and had been operating without sanitation services. Our work, which inspires the children and people of Tayakome to achieve their greatest potential, simply would not have been possible without your generous support. The lives of the children and the people forever transformed for the better, because of YOU! Goals for 2010 Sanitation Infrastructure: Construction of flush latrines (separate sides for boys and girls) with an eco-friendly septic system at the village schoolhouse, and a utility sink at the preschool. Health Education: Health education classes for the mothers and children in partnership with the health personnel at the medical post and village school teachers. Technical and Vocational Training: Training in water and sanitation systems repair and maintenance for the village based water committee. Construction of the bathrooms and utility sink will begin on April 1st, 2010, and is scheduled to be completed by July 31st 2010. Our health education and technical training classes will be ongoing throughout the year. Know that your ongoing support through Global Giving of the children and people we serve in this remote rain forest of Peru is greatly appreciated and valued. We are in need of an additional $50,000 to reach our goals for 2010. Every dollar you donate helps ensure a healthier life for the children and people of Tayakome for generations to come. Thank you for your generosity! Blessings to you all, Nancy Santullo Executive Director House of the Children Links: Pictures: Read 2 more "Updates from the Field" | Comment on this update How Else You Can HelpSpread the Word on your Profile, Blog, or WebsitePut a widget for this project on your profile, blog or website to turn your friends into givers. Using our widget, it's quick and easy to add this widget to your profile or blog! Get this widget on: |
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