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Engineers Without Borders will be traveling to Guatemala in March of 2018. Currently we are working on the design and to implement two water water catchment and filter systems for the village of Plan de Avlia in Guatemala. The first area on our agenda is the community's school which is in need of a consistent water supply for their kitchen as well as bathrooms. The second area is in need of a rainwater catching system in which the whole community can use to wash their clothes and to water their crops. In March, our Water Team will be traveling to Guatemala to partner up with community members to construct both water catchment systems which in turn will aid the communities in their water shortage crisis.
Because it provides an easier and more efficient way to obtain clean water which would normally require the community members to walk for miles to obtain.
A water catchment and filter system is a unique device that can accumulate rain water which can be used for daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and more. The device will be built attached to the roof of the school and houses so that it can catch the water from rainfall then filter and store it for later use.
This device will provide the community with clean and accessible water, which is a vital source to sustain life. Members of the community has been obtaining their water by walking for hours to the source, but with the new systems they can now use that time for other purposes such as increasing productivity or spending it with their families.
This project provides participating students with an opportunity at a lifelong experience in many aspects. It will give them an insight on the hardships that less developed countries are facing so they can work together to help the community. It will also teach the students the hands-on skills that they cannot obtain in a school setting.This project's purpose is not only to benefit the communities in Guatemala, it is also to provide the students with experiences that they will need once they enter the workforce.
Gifts to this project through the OSU Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, are tax deductible as allowed by law. The IRS requires us to inform you the extent to which your gift for this event is tax deductible. The fair market value of benefits you will receive is listed within each level; therefore the amount of your gift greater than the benefit amount listed may be considered tax deductible.
If you have questions about your gift, please contact the OSU Foundation at 800.622.4678.
Every gift goes a long way! For your gift we will send you a personalized thank you letter letting you know how important your gift is to us.
Your donation of $50 will feed one student for an entire day! This includes breakfast, dinner, tips, taxes, and lunch brought to them in the field. For your gift we will send you a personalized thank you letter letting you know how important your gift is to us.
Your gift of $75 will buy a Water Entrapment Device for facilities in Guatemala! For your generosity, we will send you a thank you video and personalized thank you letter.
Your donation of $200 will pay for one student's cost to have HRI Staff accompany us during our entire stay! To show our immense appreciation, we will send you a personalized thank you video and personalized thank you card.
Your gift of $250 will pay for a student's meals during our week-long implementation trip to Guatemala! For your generosity, we will send you a personalized thank you video and a personalized thank you note.
Your generous donation of $325 will pay for two student's stay in a hotel room for the entire week! To show our immense appreciation, we will send you a personalized thank you video and thank you card!
Your donation of $420 will pay for the transportation of one student for their entire stay! This includes transportation to and from the airport, daily transportation to the local communities and transportation to pick up supplies and materials when needed. To show our immense appreciation, we will send you a personalized thank you video and thank you card!
Your gift of $850 will pay for one student's plane ticket to Guatemala. To show our immense appreciation, we will send you a personalized thank you video and thank you card! The student will also send updates.
Our team members are committed to helping pay for their share of this experience. However, a generous donation at this level will support a student’s entire experience during the week-long service trip in Guatemala. Thank you so much for your generosity; to show our thanks we will send you a personalized note from the club members, and a student profile to show who your gift is supporting.