Give the Gift of Clean Water | Overview
Give the Gift of Clean Water
Description and Impact
Every year, diarrheal diseases caused by unsafe water are responsible for roughly 1.8 million deaths around the world. Most of these are young children under the age of five. The central goal of ProWorld’s Kantu Ceramic Water Filter Project is to eliminate bacteria and parasites from contaminated water, and make it safe for human consumption. The Kantu is the national flower of Peru, and they often grow near water sources like rivers and streams.
With the absence of centralized water treatment systems, the responsibility of managing water falls into the hands of community members. ProWorld’s water filters are supplied at the household level, so that families can take charge of their own water consumption, and improve their quality of life.
What is the overall goal of the project?
The overall goal of the project is to reduce water-borne illnesses in the Sacred Valley area through the production, promotion and distribution/sale of ProWorld’s water filters. Benefits of the filters include:
- Health Benefits- Peruvians can drink the filtered water and use it to wash produce without having to worry about contracting viruses and bacterial infections that are common in every household
- Economic Benefits- Use of the filters will make the purchase of commercial bottled water unnecessary. A healthier family means fewer trips to the doctor or hospital for its members. Money saved on medical bills and bottled water can be used towards other necessities.
- Environmental Benefits- Because plastics are not recycled in the Sacred Valley, plastic water bottles are simply discarded as waste, adding to the already growing pollution problem. By filtering their own water, Peruvians can cut down on this waste.
What's Included
- Homestay with a carefully-screened Peruvian family
- Daily meals (you will receive three meals a day)
- Project funding and support
- Spanish classes
- Onsite transportation and airport pickup
- Health and travel insurance
- Cultural and adventure excursions
- 24-hour support from ProWorld Peru staff
- Access to Casa ProWorld Peru – unlimited filtered water, daily fresh fruit, wireless internet
What's Not Included
- Airfare and Visa
