The AAUW Rockford Area’s International Affairs Group sponsored a panel discussion called “Addressing Water Needs Around the World” on Saturday, October 15. Here are some photos from the forum, followed by links to more information on some of the projects.
Addressing Water Needs around the World
Dr. Troy Skwor, Moderator
Worldwide Water Dilemma
Mrs. Huda Ghazai, Principal and Rockford Iqra School students
“One Year, 100 Wells” project through Zakat Foundation
Helen Bond and Fode Camara
Benkadi Project BioSand Water Filters
Benkadi Project BioSand Water Filter
Manny Hernandez, Tanzanian Development Support
Filter Kiln: Manny Hernandez, Tanzanian Development Support
Industrial Molds Group (Rockford) Partnership with Kohler
Wes Stephens, Industrial Molds Group (Rockford)
Emerging Opportunities for Sustainability — EOS International
Gregory McGrath, EOS International
EOS International Products
Water Chlorinator
Helen Bond and Fode Camara, Motherland Rhythm Community and Benkadi BioSand Filter Project
Learn more
Rockford Iqra School & Zagat Foundation of America — http://www.zakat.org/
Motherland Rhythm Community Benkadi Project — http://www.motherlandrhythm.org/
KOHLER® Clarity Water Filtration System — https://youtu.be/5lKpPYeLk9s
Emerging Opportunities for Sustainability – http://eosinternational.org/ or http://www.facebook.com/eosintl/