March 2011 Newsletter
Greetings,
Together we are strong. Together we are making a difference.
Your support has made it possible for us to make great strides in our journey towards building a well in the remote village of Esupetai, Kenya. Please find our latest news and accomplishments in this Spring edition of our newsletter.
Hydrogeological Survey Complete
Before drilling any well, information about the water table depth, seasonal fluctuations, and available water resources must be found. Last month, we invested $2,000 to complete a hydrogeological survey in Esupetai.
The survey confirmed two important requirements: First, the proposed well location will provide water that meets the World Health Organization quality for human consumption. Second, the depth of the well will need to be between 100 and 250 meters (about 328 – 820 feet).
The actual required depth of the well will ultimately be determined by drilling. Therefore, it is important that we fulfill on our goal of $80,000 to support the furthest possible depth.
WellBeing Foundation Documentary
Our team has recently been filming a documentary on our efforts, what the Maasai people mean to us, why we decided to help, and how we all can make a difference. We look forward to sharing it with you when the final version has been complete.
Salsa!
Our efforts in fund-raising continue! We are proud to announce an upcoming Salsa event that will take place at the end of April. It will be huge–live music, salsa performances, and silent auction items to give you a night to remember! Stay tuned to your inbox for an upcoming invitation.
WellBeing Youth Club
The WellBeing Youth Club at North Cobb High School–an extension of our organization that reaches out to inspire our young generation–has some exciting upcoming events.
On April 23rd, they are holding a garage sale and car wash. Also in the month of April, they are organizing a Gold Party (where supporters exchange their gold for money) and will donate a percentage of proceeds to WellBeing. And…be sure to keep a lookout for the “Walk for Water” event our youngsters will be holding on May 7th.
If you are interested in supporting our Youth Club or participating in these events, please contact Sorina Iliescu directly at cs_iliescu@hotmail.com.
Global Humanitarian Summit
On April 1st to 3rd, the WellBeing Foundation will be presenting during the Global Health and Humanitarian Summit at Emory University in Atlanta. It is an opportunity to connect with other international non-profit organizations and further global efforts to bring peace and well-being to all of humanity.
Please come join us at the event. Attendance is free. Information regarding the Summit can be found at: http://www.imvc.org/
In Closing…
Please check our website and Facebook for up-to-the-minute information. We invite you to share news about our project with your family and friends and graciously accept donations on an ongoing basis.
We are grateful for your support in our mission: Building a well in the village of Esupetai. Together we will save lives and improve the quality of life there.
With gratitude,
The WellBeing Foundation Team
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