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Clean Water Workshop Speakers

April Workshop Evening Speakers List

We are proud to announce our evening speakers for the upcoming dual Water Testing & Treatment Workshop, taking place at the Columbiere Center in Clarkston, Michigan on April 27th till the 30th, 2017.

Thursday, April 27, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Things I Wish I Had Known Before Starting a Water and Sanitation Project

Eileen Heasley co-founded A Vision for Clean Water in 2003.  Since that time, she has worked as safe water advocate, collaborator, consultant, grant writer and more. Under her leadership, A Vision for Clean Water has helped over 400,000 people with clean water. Eileen will talk about her successes and lessons learned.

Working to Bring Safe Water to Rwanda

Bob Johnson has worked with Aqua Clara International to supply filters in Rwanda. He has helped to place 1,100 sand filters, 9,600 micro-filter units for household use, larger filters for 65 schools and health clinics and assisted in the construction of 60 rainwater harvest systems.

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Erica Gwynn WASRAG Interview

WASRAG Interview with Erica Gwynn

The former chair of AVFCW (and current board member) Erica Gwynn was recently interview by WASRAG -- Water & Sanitation Rotarian Action Group (a volunteer organization made up of members of Rotary International). Erica spoke about "beginning with the end in mind", in regards to starting and maintaining water and sanitation projects around the developing world, and her work within Rotary International as the Area of Focus Manager for Water & Sanitation. The key reason for failure of many large WASH programs is that there is no provision for post-completion financing. In the past, many programs did not factor in ongoing...
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Water Workshop Team

Water Testing & Treatment Workshops (4/27-30)

The next workshop will be on Water Testing & Treatment, and will be held from April 27th – 30th, 2017 at the Columbiere Center in Clarkston, Michigan. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”]

This workshop will be split into two separate portions–you may choose to do both, or just do one or the other. The Household Water Treatment & Storage Workshop will take place on April 27th and 28th, while the Drinking Water Quality Testing Workshop will take place on April 29th and 30th.

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Workshop Discussion

AVFCW Annual Letter 2016

The power of water has been a major news story in 2016, from the drought that threatened to severely deplete our nation’s fruit basket in California, to the most unfortunate water supply contamination in Flint, Michigan. Flint’s children will suffer the negative health effects for years to come. Clearly this past year demonstrates that water is a life force. And, depending on the quality and quantity of water available, it can easily shift from a life force to a life threat.

Lack of access to clean water leads to disease, deprivation and unsanitary living conditions that can perpetuate a negative health spiral all the way to untimely death. Most unfortunately, this is the reality for 20% of the world’s population. More than 6,000 children under the age of five die each day from diseases spread by unsafe water.

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2016 Sanitation Workshop Flyer

Low-Cost Sanitation Workshop (4/28-5/1/16)

The next Low-Cost Sanitation Workshop will be held from April 28th - May 1st, 2016 at the Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Benefits of this four-day workshop include: You will be provided with theory, instruction and hands‐on experience by AVFCW staff and a CAWST instructor. Covers topics such as water quality, hygiene, sanitation, disease transmission, household water treatment options and safe water storage. Participants will gain knowledge of the challenges facing developing countries as related to illnesses associated with unclean drinking water. Participants will construct all components, including concrete containers, sand media, diffuser basins and lids (for water filters), and concrete toilets (for sanitation). Provides opportunities to create an action plan for...
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Low Cost Sanitation Workshop (10/1-4 2015)

NOTE: Workshop has been postponed and WILL NOT be happening on October 1-4, 2015. We will update the web site with a new set of dates once we are able. Please send all inquiries via our contact page. We are proud to announce that we are now accepting applications for our next sanitation workshop, which is scheduled for October 1st through the 4th of 2015 at the Columbiere Center of Clarkston, Michigan. Benefits of this four-day workshop include: You will be provided with theory, instruction and hands‐on experience by AVFCW staff and a CAWST instructor Includes topics such as excreta management options (eco‐sanitation, sanitation promotion, excavating, lining and emptying...
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Cholera Prevention in Nepal

Nepal Cholera Prevention Project

Cholera is one of the major problems facing Nepal after the recent earthquake.  According to The World Health Organization, it  can kill someone within hours if left untreated.  About 75% of people infected do not develop any symptoms. The bacteria are present in their faeces for 7–14 days after infection potentially infecting other people. A Vision for Clean Water is working with Rotary Club of Troy, Michigan  and the Kathmandu Midtown Rotaractors to prevent serious outbreak of cholera in Nepal. They have been partnering since 2004 and have supplied water or sanitation to  many schools and villages. You can help. Please pass...
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Water Filter Workshop (4/30-5/3/15)

UPDATE: Photos from this workshop have been posted in the gallery. We are now accepting applications for our next sustainable biosand water filter workshop, which is scheduled to take place between April 30th to May 3rd, 2015 at Sill Hall of Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Benefits of this four-day workshop include: You will be provided with theory, instruction and hands‐on experience by AVFCW staff and a CAWST instructor. Covers topics such as water quality, hygiene, sanitation, disease transmission, household water treatment options and safe water storage. Participants will gain knowledge of the challenges facing developing countries as related to illnesses associated with unclean drinking water. Participants will construct all filter...
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Sanitation Workshop 2014 Flyer

Low Cost Sanitation Workshop (9/25-28 2014)

We are proud to announce that we are now accepting applications for our next sanitation workshop, which is scheduled for September 24th through the 28th of 2014 at the Columbiere Center of Clarkston, Michigan. Benefits of this four-day workshop include: You will be provided with theory, instruction and hands‐on experience by AVFCW staff and a CAWST instructor Includes topics such as excreta management options (eco‐sanitation, sanitation promotion, excavating, lining and emptying pits), wastewater disposal, hygiene and solid waste disposal Explores the relationship between sanitation and health in developing countries Balances theory with practical sessions where participants will design and size pits, construct latrine slabs and hand washing stations Provides...
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