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Hard work, careful planning and community involvement. This is what we achieved in 3 weeks.
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Sustainable solution to drains being littered
in Bakau, The Gambia by experimenting with
an idea that popped into my head.
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I left England knowing I was going to do something visual with the drain problem. I believed that whatever I did would urge the community to want to take control and have a say in how their environment looked and smelt. It was also a quest to find sustainable solution that will allow rain water to flow in the drains and not let litter in.
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By the community taking ownership of whatever I did, I hoped that it would also empower them to take pride in their surroundings and encouraging each other to stop dropping litter.
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We are saving lives - By cleaning the drains we are removing the breeding ground for mosquitoes. We are reducing the cases of malaria which cause deaths in the community. Respiratory problems and skin/eye infections are also reduced.
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There are miles of drains like this to repair and cover. Each 50 meters cost approx £400
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We urgently need financial help to continue. We operate solely on the financial generosity of friends, family and supporters.
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I know there is a world financial struggle at present but surely we can all spare £2 - £5 per month to help us reduce avoidable sickness/infections and deadly diseases these people can't do anything about.
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If you know anyone or an organisation that can support us please get in touch.
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VOLUNTEER TRIP
We are organising volunteer trips for this
project in March and November 2012. If you are interested please
email me for details. oasisproject@hotmail.co.uk
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'EVERYBODY DESERVES A CHANCE'
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