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Ceramic Water Filters, Made in Arusha

2/26/2024

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Thanks to the Grant from St Mark Lutheran Church, Lacey WA, The Purposeful Travel Group purchased an distributed filters to Safi related schools and students.  None of the recipients had access to clean water and this is new technology to them.  SYEW will check back to see how the filters are working out.  Recipients include SYEW office, Feed Our Mind families, two preschools, one grade school. 
Kristina

Clean safe water is an issue throughout Tanzania.
In Arusha, the water that finally makes it to the taps has 109 pathogenic bacteria in it, which will cause stomach upsets including typhoid and cholera.  And that’s if you’re lucky enough to have running water.  Most collect water from mud holes.
The filters are made locally in Arusha at The Safe Water Ceramics East Africa factory. The filter is made from a mix of sawdust, clay and colloidal silver, which is used for purifying the water.
–It is tested at 99.99% microbial effectiveness.
–Purifies water, no need to boil water
–Fresh taste as charcoal produced from burned sawdust restores natural water taste.
–Simple and easy to use
–Low maintenance. With dirty brown water , clean the filter monthly. With clean water, clean the filter 3 monthly. With proper care, the filter can last 5-6 years
–Saves money as no need to use fuel to boil water
–Environmentally friendly as NO MORE PLASTIC BOTTLES
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Feed Our Minds Family Visit

2/25/2024

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Some of the students that Safi/SYEW assists come from families that work very low paying jobs or have no steady income at all. Food security is very low.  Safi/SYEW noticed that students from these families are often very tired or are skipping school.  Research relieved that they were out trying to earn money to help feed their families and go to school at the same time.  The FOM program stepped up and delivers food the these families monthly.  The Safi/SYEW student can attend school and their siblings can also benefit.  These family stories are tough to hear and see but they emphasize the hope that education will result in a changed life for everyone.
Kristina

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Exotic Zanzibar

2/25/2024

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The big take away from Zanzibar was that it is unique and worth the effort of getting there and tolerating the heat (high 90s+ with high humidity.)  Luckily Zanzibar is an island in the Indian Ocean and the sandy beach welcomes everyone. 

The area is a tourist delight with a living history.  We stayed in the Stonetown area, home of Freddie Mercury and composed of winding alleys and shops. The government owns all the buildings, which are old and in constant repair.  The doorsteps are a foot above the ally-way to handle floods.  Rent is $5/month since the Government is trying to keep Stonetown populated. Young families won't live there as there is no place for the kids to play.  The cheap rent helps the shop owners and attracts businesses.  All water and electric lines are above the first floor attached as a bundle with zip ties.  The area is called Stonetown because the walls are made of plaster and dead coral stones.

There is a huge spice market within the local produce, meat, fish, and anything else you need market.  Walking the alleyways is an adventure and getting lost is also an adventure.  2,000 Tsh (less than $1 USD) will get you a motorcycle taxi back to the hotel. :-)  The ride was FUN!
Kristina

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Pictures

2/10/2024

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Greetings from Emayani Beach Resort

2/10/2024

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The Jan-Feb 2024 trip has been on the move and we are currently at a break time at the beach.  It is wonderful. We have not, however been anywhere that has offered us connectivity so this is the first blog of our trip.  David, Mary, Kat, Deb, Kristina, Amelia, John, Carrie, Lyle, and Vicky all say hi to everyone.  

We have delivered all the gifts that we took over this trip plus visited Elieshi and Leah's Pre schools with our gifts and funding for food.  We have purchased and delivered water filters to the pre schools and some to a neighborhood primary school.  By what we have done we are planting seeds to using a different method of having clean water and health.  We've been to Echo Sustainable Farm and had a meeting with SYEW Board to be continued when we are back in Arusha after a quick visit to Zanzibar.  

I am going to quickly post this while I still have WiFi and electricity.  
We miss you all.  Thank you for your support.  We'll be back home soon.

​Kristina

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