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Potable water - Providing potable water is a realistic goal. Through the construction of a concrete catchment and a series of filtering structures connected with plastic piping, potable water from mountain sources can be brought to the center of a village for approximately $5,000 to $15,000 (the cost depends upon the distance of the village from the water source).
Basic health care - While the goal may seem modest, providing a first aid facility within a six-hour walk of all residents will be a significant improvement. The cost of constructing a basic building is approximately $15,000 to $20,000.
Basic education - The goal is to provide an opportunity for all children to obtain an 8th grade or higher level of education. Each concrete structure, with a cost of approximately $35,000 to $50,000, will open the doors to education for about 400 students.
We are working on moving from immediate needs to long-term development by providing training and ownership of community projects.
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