Vision for the slums of Zambia

In July, 2007 we worked with Seeds of Hope International Partners (SHIP). Teams from LI had recently taught hygiene and biofilter technology. LI had also taught drilling and pump repair. This trip was focused on teaching sanitation (latrines) which was the final piece of the WASHE puzzle. SHIP has already done some amazing work. They will become the center of expertise for all of Zambia teaching other organizations how to manufacture and market biofilters. They have a vision of providing biofilters to people in the slums who have taken training in the use of biofilters and have demonstrated that they are utilizing the hygiene and sanitation training they have been taught. This seems like a practical solution for the slum areas because it is unlikely that governments or donors are likely to install water systems and sewers.