WATER FOR PEOPLE COMMITTEEAbout the Committee The Water For People Committee shall be composed of at least three members who have an interest in helping people help themselves provide clean potable water. Water For People sends volunteers to, and supports efforts in, developing countries which result in sustainable drinking water and sanitation projects. Duties of the Committee include:
Committee News and Events February 25, 2021 Fundraising Milestone This wonderful milestone would not have been even remotely possible without the unwavering support of the dedicated members of the Iowa Section AWWA and the Iowa Water Environment Association (IAWEA). A special thank you is deserved for Kyle Danley and Ted Corrigan, current and past Iowa Section AWWA treasurers. Without their support, and the support of the Iowa Section AWWA board, these results could not have been achieved. Final 2020 Fundraising Results The committee would like to express sincere gratitude to the Iowa Section AWWA and its members for rising to the challenge and supporting this wonderful organization in these uncertain times. By supporting Water For People during the COVID-19 pandemic, you helped to fund their work with national health departments and public institutions to combat the spread of the virus. Examples of this in practice include installing handwashing stations in public areas in Uganda and Rwanda, using virtual and cell phone-based technologies to share hygiene best practices in rural parts of India, and partnering with schools for an educational campaign on handwashing in Guatemala. Watch a special thank you video from Water For People at this link: https://youtu.be/hNPE08sBEvU 30th Anniversary Celebration Odds and Ends On March 25, Water For People will host a virtual screening of a documentary on Rulindo, Rwanda, where Everyone Forever was born. Everyone Forever is the model Water For People has adopted to bring water and sanitation that lasts – for every family, clinic, and school. Check out https://www.waterforpeople.org/everyone-forever/ for more information on this model for developing sustainable access to water. Please direct any questions or comments to Taylor Hopper, Water For People Committee Chair, at 515.233.0000 (office), 515.520.9702 (mobile), or [email protected]. Thank you again for your continued support of this important cause! ~~~ Committee Objectives Safe drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities are an essential part of our lives. However, thousands of people die everyday from water related diseases and illnesses. Water For People is an organization dedicated to providing resources and support efforts to bring safe drinking water and sanitation facilities to developing countries. Iowa Water For People works within Iowa to promote and support he goals and objectives of Water For People. To find out more about how you can help Water For People, contact the Iowa Water For People committee or visit www.waterforpeople.org. Contact Us Taylor Hopper, P.E. |