Water is life giving. It is an amazing molecule that makes life as we know it possible. Clean water means a healthier planet and a better quality of life for us all. Working alongside the Center for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM) from Calicut, the Headmistress and staff of the Edathana School, and engineering students from both the Government Engineering College (GEC) of Wayanad and Villanova Engineers Without Borders (EWB), Profugo hosted two collaborative
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On October 16th there was a meeting to celebrate the one year anniversary of Profugo Development Initiatives (Profugo’s local entity) in Prashanthagiri. Along with the thanksgiving and appraisal of our walk together of PDI and community, we also formally inaugurated the Health Forums and Children’s Club. This meeting also coincided with the visit of our friends from Villanova University. We had representatives from the local Panchayat (local government office), PDI President Dr. Abraham, PDI Secretary
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A long awaited dream of Prashanthagiri community came true on June 15th. They no longer have to go down the hill to collect the water. Now it is at their door steps. Three of our water projects under the Water for Life scheme have become a unique intervention assuring pure drinking water to a number of families faced with acute water scarcity in a remote village of Wayanad. Twenty-four poor families are happy now, especially the
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Slowly waking from sleep, the crowing of the rooster becomes more and more lucid, cock-a-doo-da-looo! I rub my eyes and put my feet on the floor. Although sleepy, I smile because today is the start of implementing the wells in Prashanthagiri. I gather my things needed for the day; a camera, my housedress (this is what the ladies wear to work), and some materials for the tailoring workshop. Off I go to the bus. As
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You wake up to the sounds of roosters crowing and cows mewing. You sit up and place your feet on the cool earth. Around you, your 4 small children are still dreaming. Your husband is working and living in another state since there is no viable work for him near home. You may see him a few days each month. The day-to-day responsibilities of taking care of your family rests with you.
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