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New Water Analysis Project
TERRA and Stanford University are teaming with a Bolivian University to test the water quality in 30 rural communities in August, 2009. Most drinking and irrigation water are not tested — communities and development oganizations believe that water from springs and wells is safe. This is not true. Without comprehensive testing, water development can cause major health problems, like toxic arsenic exposure and dysentery.
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New Community Water Project
In 2009, Terra is teaming with Water For People to develop vital community water resources in the empoverished, rural town of Pata Herra Cancha. Water For People is directingthe project, which will consist of constructing of a community wide, gravity‐fed water system that will distribute clean water to each household, protecting the community’s water source from contamination, and improving hygiene and sanitation through education. -
Highlights
JJ Singh joins TERRA's Board of Directors. Mr. Singh is a Harvard Business School candidate and formerly an employee at ACCION USA, the nation's largest Microfinance Institution. Mr. Singh has extensive experience in fund-raising and non-profit business development and was a Peace Corps volunteer in Boliva. "I'm thrilled to be part of TERRA. They have been an innovator in improving the quality of life for many Bolivians."