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Our guest speaker, Sam Murray spoke to us via Zoom. She was introduced by Jim McPherson. Sam is a third party fundraiser and has designed several fundraising programmes. She also has an international development background. She is presently working at ' Water First" which is where our fundraising from the Crystal Drop Gala will be going. Water First partners with Indigenous Groups/ Communities via education and training to provide drinkable water. Water First was first working in Uganda, but in 2013 it relocated in Canada to help indigenous communities, many of which are under water advisories for unsafe drinking water. They provide a 15 mo internship that trains community members. The first community was on Manitoulin Island and the internship programme proved to be a success. Water First relies on Rotary Clubs and private sources for financial support as government grants are slow. The internship provides longterm skills for the community. Another internship programme is the environmental water programme which focuses on indigenous eco-tourism and clean up of lakes and campsites. There are also safe water programmes taught in the community schools. Sam thanked us for doing our Crystal Drop Fundraiser. Sam was thanked by Ivana. editor's note: How safe is our water? We get it out of the Grand River. Have a safe week. |
