Good News: Latrine for Chintu Completed
World Class board members
Susan Kraeger and Judy Willsey were in Ghana the first week of November where
they inspected the new micro flush latrine in Chintu completed in September. They
were very impressed by the
new technology and amazed by the absence of any odor. Composed of a block of 6 units for each sex (5 squat toilets and one western style toilet for the elderly) and separated by a privacy wall, the facility is well-ventilated, tiled throughout, and connected to electric power.
new technology and amazed by the absence of any odor. Composed of a block of 6 units for each sex (5 squat toilets and one western style toilet for the elderly) and separated by a privacy wall, the facility is well-ventilated, tiled throughout, and connected to electric power.
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| Rita, Judy, Amanda, Attendant, and Rita's twins |
Odorless,
fly-less, and sustainable! What a
difference!
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Bad News: Latrine for Chintu School Put on Hold
Ghana has a reputation for stability among African
nations, but it nonetheless has its share of challenges. Internecine warfare frequently erupts within
chiefly families and with others jealous of chiefly authority and of the comparative
wealth chiefs have as the primary holders of land. The chief of Chintu who
sought out World Class and with whom Susan and Judy met last year, was murdered
last summer, the victim of just such a rivalry.
The situation in Chintu is, for now, volatile and unstable. To commission the new latrine and avoid any problems,
a police presence was necessary. A new
project could well be a flash-point for violence. On the advice of our staff, our contractor,
and the late chief's brother, who all voiced concern, World Class has decided
to put the latrine project for the school on indefinite hold. We simply cannot
guarantee the safety of our staff or of the workers in Chintu at this
time. We are very sad for the children
and their teachers and for a community where a few people are pursuing private
agendas at the expense of their own children.
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Where One Door Closes....
With the success of the
Chintu latrine, a number of communities have approached us in hopes of securing
a latrine. Akraman, located north of Chintu, is a community
of about 1,500 people which includes many papaya farmers who feed the Blue
Skies (the fresh fruit and juice pro-processor located in the region) supply
chain. In 2014, the Blue Skies
Foundation financed the drilling of a well with submersible pump which supplies 5- 2,000 liter poly tanks of water storage erected
on a concrete platform. The community collects
a per bucket fee and banks the proceeds to maintain the facility. It is a small price to pay for avoiding
outbreaks of cholera and other water-borne diseases which plagued the
community. With an established
organization and ethic for collecting funds for maintenance, Susan and Judy
believe that Akraman is a good prospect for a successful project. With the
construction of a micro flush latrine in 2016, Akraman, a small community on a dusty road, will have all of its basic infrastructure
needs met.
Akraman: Old and New: Antennae on homes built of mud, an old well not in use, and part of the new water system -water storage tanks (new well not visible in this picture)
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Raffle Results
Our summer raffle was a huge success, meeting its goal of
$15,000. The winners:
1st Prize Jim Labrie Portsmouth, NH
2nd &3rd Prizes Eleni Odoni Boston, MA and Joe Keefe Rye Beach, NH
4th &5th Prizes Seth Doane Harwich, MA and Steven Lichtenstein of
Portsmouth, NH
Thanks to Ellen and Jim Labrie for their generous second gift which enabled us
to meet our goal. Thanks to all who
bought one or many tickets.
Proceeds from the raffle will be used on the Akraman project.
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New Face
Gertrude
"Gertie" Ankrah has been added to our board in Ghana. Shown here lining up a putt at the mini golf
course in Accra on our staff Fun Day,
Gertie brings a wealth of experience from her years with WomensTrust as the Director
of Program Development.. A long-time
friend of World Class, Gertie, with her vast knowledge of the workings of local
communities, should prove a great asset as World Class seeks to establish
community responsibility for the maintenance of the projects we build.
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