India Youth Fund - Call for Application Announcement

INDIA YOUTH FUND

An initiative of UN-Habitat & Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation

Applications Open: 15th February, 2014

With an aim to transform ideas into reality through its finance, training, and mentoring model, the India Youth Fund, a joint program by UN-Habitat and Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation, invites applications from youth-led organizations across the country working towards sustainable urban development.

Focus Areas

•         Urban Land, Legislation and Governance

•         Urban Planning and Design

•         Urban Economy

•         Urban Basic Services

•         Access to Health Information and Facilities

•         Housing and Slum Upgrading

•         Risk Reduction and Rehabilitation

•         Research and Capacity Development

To stay updated, visit: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaYouthFund

To apply, visit: http://unhabitatyouthfund.org/

BioSand Water Filter - India Training - Transforming Villages

Dear Government of Odisha & Odisha NGO's:

My name is Shivani Kumar and I live in Los Angeles. My team and I are introducing a simple, eco-friendly, clean water technology in India, known as BioSand Water Filters. We feel this training is in line with the community work you are currently doing! I am hopeful you can help spread the word to your networks.

Biosand Water Filters are a concrete structure, about 4 ft high, filled inside with fine sand and pebbles. Contaminated water is poured on top, and the water makes it's way down through the sand and pebbles, and comes out the other end almost pure drinking water! 

The Filter removes the following: 

98% of bacteria

100% of viruses

95% of iron

93% arsenic

99% protozoa, amoebas, metals, and worms.

It removes contamination from rivers, lakes, wells, ponds, rainwater, etc.

The Filter's capabilities:

Lasts for 30 years

No replacement parts required

Produces 300 liters per day

Serves 15 people per filter

Locally made of cement, sand, pebbles

Dramatic reduction of illnesses/deaths in countries utilizing this technology

My team from the U.S. and I will be conducting two training programs in India with the goal being to train NGO leaders/staff so that they can spread this simple technology in their regions. Our 2014 Trainings:

Rishikesh - Jan 23-27

Bangalore - Feb 3-7

* I am attaching our training flyer (PDF version and WORD version) along with a picture of the BioSand filter.

Please do email me if your organization is interested in getting trained, or help us spread the word to your network of organizations! I will be very grateful for any help and support in this endeavor.

There are limited seats available, if interested, please have people register soon! Please include the following for registration: Name, Email, Address, Phone, Organization Name, Training Location Preference, Experience with Social Projects.

Best,

Shivani Kumar

BioSand Filter Coordinator, India

SAPWII, Country Representative, India

Space is Limited – Register Now!

South Asia Pure Water Initiative, Inc. – www.sapwii.org & Friendly Water for the World – www.friendlywater.net

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