KYTNAWWA

Founded by AWWA in 1991, Water for People (WFP) is a non-profit, international development organization. Our mission is to help people in developing countries (WFP currently works in 5 countries, but will be in 10 countries by 2011) improve their quality of life by supporting the development of locally sustainable drinking water resources, sanitation facilities, and health and hygiene education programs. We have a vision of a world where all people have access to safe drinking water and sanitation; a world where no child suffers or dies from a water- or sanitation-related disease. The Kentucky/Tennessee WFP Committee actively supports work in Guatemala.
Guatemala is divided into 21 departments, similar to states. Water For People concentrates almost all of its efforts in one of these—the Department of Quiché, northwest of Guatemala City. Water For People began working in Guatemalan communities in 1992 and now supports approximately 10 rural communities in the Department of Quiché each year. Water For People works in small rural villages, primarily in the municipality of Nebaj, where most of the people are Mayan descendents.
A typical Guatemalan project includes a protected spring and a gravity-fed water system, including a storage tank, underground distribution system, and tap stands at each household. Water For People also works with partners to construct latrines and is piloting rain catchment systems. In all projects, community members contribute their ideas, labor, and cash, and provide funds for ongoing maintenance. All projects in Guatemala include a hygiene education component.
Water for People is looking for volunteers to help us increase awareness and funding for 2009. We are always looking for active members and currently are in need of someone who can manage our Web site. As a team member, you are eligible to receive support from the section towards an in-country tour. If you are interested in participating in this worthy endeavor, please contact Steve King in Tennessee and David Shehee in Kentucky at the numbers listed below.

Donate to Water for People through KYTNAWWA

For more information, contact the Water For People Committee Chair:
Mr. Steve King
Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc.
210 25th Avenue N Suite 1102
Nashville, TN 37203-1606
615-320-3161 Phone
615-320-6560 Fax
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For a list of Water For People Committee Members, Click Here.

RECOGNIZED DONORS CONTRIBUTING GREATER THAN $1,000

The Kentucky/Tennessee Section Water For People committee recently began recognizing organizations or individuals who provide donations of $1,000 or more. Donors who contribute $1,000 up to $1,499 will receive a plaque recognizing their support. Those who donate $1,500 or more will receive a plaque and an article in their local paper recognizing their contribution.

To view recognized donors click here.

Refreshing the world: Wendy Phillips recognized for work with Water For People
Wendy Phillips, secretary for the KY/TN Section Water for People Committee, was honored for her work with the organization’s Kenneth Miller Founders Award. Phillips is also the Maryville Quality Control Administrative Assistant.

Click here to read an article published in The Daily Times newspaper (Maryville, TN) about Wendy and Water For People.