The couple on the left are Marjorie and Jim Dawson. They have worked tirelessly to fulfill their 3H grant from RI:to install 1875 filters in the SB region. With the combined teams of Maine and our members from Canada and Michigan, we installed 45 filters that week. They are at 1000 filters and counting.

Center in blue is Nyneth, from Agua Pura Santa Barbara. She led us in our journey as we installed and monitored the filters. Without her, none of this could be done. She identifies the communities in need. Then she selects community leaders who ensure that the filters are working properly. I was thrilled to see that after one year the filters are still be used, and used properly. The consensus is that the intestinal sickness has gone away.

Last (on the right) is Allison McDonnell from the Peace Corps. She made sure we had cell phones, hotel rooms, restaurant reservations, and drivers. Without her, we would of been at a complete loss!