Mike Spellman spoke about the Nigeria WASH Global Grant project his Rotary club is working towards completing. There are 2.3 billion people who do not have access to clean water and sanitation. 40% of schools in the world do not have septic systems and a clear answer for water. In Nigeria, there is a gender difference of opportunity with schooling. Many young daughters are tasked with getting water for their families to drink, unable to go to school.
The Nigeria WASH Global Grant is looking to help construct, maintain five school’s water systems. The goal is to make them sustainable for the future. One aspect of the program is to train locals on how to work on the system through training. Allowing them to keep the water system running and stainable. The grant was given through PIND (Partnerships in Nigeria Delta) to bring sustainable water throughout the area in community progress. This is a Rotary project between Arden Hills and White Bear Lake clubs.
