Clean Water and Light for the Andes

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Clean Water and Light for the Andes
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Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes
Clean Water and Light for the Andes

Summary

Access to safe, clean water and light is a basic necessity for all living beings. Yet, those living in many communities in the Sacred Valley of Peru have access to neither! Their water is contaminated with parasites and viruses like giardia and salmonella. Their home lighting is from smoky, lung-disease causing kerosene lanterns. This project will provide filters with safe drinking water and solar lanterns for families in six Andean communities, impacting over 2,500 people for one year.

$3,119
total raised
12
donors
0
monthly donors
3
years

Challenge

The Sacred Valley is a remote area in Peru's Andean highlands. Many communities lack road access which denies them access to piped or treated potable water They also lack sewer and electricity services from the government or private companies. The result is dirty drinking water that leaves them at risk for chronic diarrhea and other health problems. Often their only indoor lighting is from expensive, smoky kerosene lanterns. The smoke causes severe lung problems for children and the elderly.

Solution

Sept 23 - 30, 2021 our team of humanitarians hand-delivered water filtration systems to the residents of these communities, enabling them to have potable water right in their homes and at the school. The distribution of solar lanterns will bring residents clean, renewable light to their stone homes in the Andes! With clean water and fresher air, their exposure to potential health problems is greatly lessened bringing a healthier, living environment for all. We need immediate support!

Long-Term Impact

By supplying fresh, safe water and clean light, the health and quality of life of these communities will improve immediately. The availability of clean water and light greatly lowers the risk of gastro-intestinal disease, lung disease, cancer, high blood pressure, and now Covid-19. Affordable water filters and solar light can improve their quality of life dramatically and YOU can help Project CLEAN in the Andes provide it. We so appreciate your support!

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Organization Information

Airline Ambassadors

Location: Saint Paul, MN - USA
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Twitter: @airlineambintl
Airline Ambassadors
Nancy Rivard
Project Leader:
Nancy Rivard
Califon , NJ United States

Funded Project!

Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.
   

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