This presentation was used for a brown bag lunch at MSA Professional services

1. Presented by: Shannon Lisowe Mark Liu

3. 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

7. Implementation Built 15 filters with the help of the community Used locally available materials Emphasis on community ownership and sustainability

9. Irrigation Project

10. Long Term Goal: Povery Reduction Help people move from subsistence farming to farming for profit Allows for additional growing seasons Reduces risks

11. Community Mobilization Partnered with the Ministry of Irrigation Met with village elders to discuss overall goals Held meetings with farmers and formed a committee

12. Pilot Irrigation Schemes Use existing technologies Small diesel pumps PVC pipes Developing the NyamthoiOrongo Program committee

13. Large Scale Irrigation Scheme Pump water from Lake Victoria Allow farmers to tap into a piped system

14. 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

15. Thank you! Contact Information Shannon Lisowe, shanlisowe@gmail.com Mark Liu, markwayneliu@gmail.com Website: www.ewbuw.org