Ewb Madison Presentation to MSA Professional Services
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Presented by: Shannon Lisowe Mark Liu
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This presentation was used for a brown bag lunch at MSA Professional services
Transcript of Ewb Madison Presentation to MSA Professional Services
Presented by:Shannon Lisowe
Mark Liu
History of Kenya Project
Started in 2008
Began with one student’s desire to improve water quality in
Orongo
Team has made 6 trips to the village
Implementation
Built 15 filters with the help of the community
Used locally available materials
Emphasis on community ownership and
sustainability
Irrigation Project
Long Term Goal: Povery Reduction
Help people move from subsistence farming to farming for
profit
Allows for additional growing seasons
Reduces risks
Community Mobilization
Partnered with the Ministry of Irrigation
Met with village elders to discuss overall goals
Held meetings with farmers and formed a committee
Pilot Irrigation Schemes
Use existing technologies Small diesel pumps PVC pipes
Developing the Nyamthoi Orongo Program committee
Large Scale Irrigation Scheme
Pump water from Lake Victoria
Allow farmers to tap into a piped system
How you can help
Become a mentor
Attend meetings
Review technical documents
Travel to Kenya
Help with Fundraising
Personal contributions
Introductions to new contacts
What we can offer:
Unique travel experience
Opportunity to educate highly motivated students
Thank you!
Contact Information Shannon Lisowe, [email protected] Mark Liu, [email protected]
Website: www.ewbuw.org
