Did you know that in the world 3 out of 10 people do not have access to drinking water? Did you know that the lack of access to drinking water affects the normal growth of a person, and even in the 21st century is a cause of death? To have access to drinking water, which is one of the fundamental rights of the Dominican Republic under our Constitution, ensures the healthy development of a person, increases their self-esteem, reduces poverty, and helps communities to progress in a healthy way. That is why Global Shapers Santo Domingo, on July 28, 2018 trained and awarded to the community of Guanin, 100 buckets of water and 100 water filters designed by Waves For Water. The community was selected after an assessment of their needs and lack of access to drinking water. Looking for an immediate and feasible solution the Santo Domingo Hub provided WATER FILTERS intended to clean the dirty water and make it suitable for consumption. The goal was to provide an immediate and feasible solution to lack of drinking water in the Santo Domingo Community. The Santo Domingo hub impacted 100 families by providing water filters with a duration of 10 years.

 

Problem Statement: Families in La Piedra, Guerra needs to obtain clean potable water to avoid contracting diseases.  

 

Target Group: Families within the Community of La Piedra, Guerra.

 

Proposed Solution: Donation of fifty (50) waves 4 water filters

 

Hub Activities: We traveled to Guanin Foundation located at La Piedra community to donate fifty (50) water filters along with representatives of waves 4 water and instruct them to use such filters.

 

Short & Long-Term Goals/Results: Fifty (50) families were benefited with a long-lasting water filter and practiced on how to use them. 

 

Available Metrics: What measurable outputs, outcomes, and impact did the project have? For example:

 

Collaborators: 

-Guanin Foundation

-Waves 4 Water