Buddies have been coming to El Sal for years, my first trip so want to - 'do something worth doing' while there. 

Sunzal and Beyond

We will be traveling to Nicaragua in November for surf/Bachelor Party/charity trip. We will be participating as “Clean Water Couriers” (CWC’s) through a Non-Profit Organization called Waves for Water. The idea behind  the CWC service is that most surf destinations are also in very remote and impoverished areas, so surfers act as the couriers to bring water filters into these regions where access to clean water is limited or nonexistent. 

We are hoping to raise $1,750 which would allow us to bring 35 filters into the region. We are paying all travel and living expenses out of pocket. 100% of donations will go directly to the Waves for Water organization to pay for the filters.

These filters have a lifetime of one million gallons and can potentially affect 100 people each. All of the money will go directly to purchasing the filters. If we exceed our fundraising goal, we will either bring more filters, or donate the excess funding to the overall mission of Waves for Water. 

 
Jake, Hunter, Devin, Ben, Nick, Drew, Daniel, Jack, Joe, Colin, Bucky, Steve


Nicaragua 2019 

Provide water to an impoverished neighborhood 

Chilangowater

Provide this opportunity in an impoverished neighborhood in Mexico City.

in the north in the mountains,i will be waiting for the right person to go with when i arrive.

looking to help those who cant provide clean water resources..

We have setup a courier program to provide clean drinking water to Treasure Cay, Bahamas. 
Every person on the island is significantly impacted by the storm and the situation on the ground is likely to get worse before it gets better.  We are asking for donations to raise enough money for 20 MVP water filtration kits that can provide clean drinking water for up to 2,000 people.  

If you have any personal ties to this area, you know how incredible the people are that live there.  They are in desperate need of basic necessities with clean drinking water being at the top of the list. 

A crossing from Florida to Treasure Cay is destined in the next 10 days depending on a multitude of factors but we would like to source as many of these water kits as possible to be ready and available. Please help us reach our goal of proving 20 water filtration systems to Treasure Cay.

Haste Ye Back!! 

Dorian

Hurricane Dorian Relief - Treasure Cay, Bahamas

Like the rest of the world, we have been following Hurricane Dorian with a close watchful eye. On September 2, this mega Category 5 hurricane, demolished the islands chain of the Bahamas, with a damage estimation at 90% destruction of the island nation’s infrastructure. The electric grid will be 100% down for an estimated 6+ months and the availability of potable water will be scarce for the same time period or even longer. 

The Cocoa Beach Crew bring Clean Water to The Bahamas

Cuba

Distribute/Teach Use of Filters in 10 Select Villages, waay down in the Gwembe Valley of Zambia (100 miles away from towns!..no electricity, no plumbing nor sewer systems...people still live much the way they did  hundred yrs ago!)  I worked there for 3 yrs as a missionary in mid-70’s, learned some Citonga, still speak a little 🗣..since then, I’ve been back to Gwembe 3 times w these FILTERS..2012/2015/2017...upcoming project, JULY 2020, will be my 4th time to return there...my “little team” of volunteers is growing: WILSON SIAZILO, my “main man”, experienced teacher, very educated, an inspirational leader, has a great ❤️ for these 300,000 isolated people of Gwembe Valley...NATALIE MUFALO, a gifted lady w training in teaching women of Zambia how to become occupationally self-sufficient...and VICTOR CHILUNDA, a young certified medical assistant, trained at the Livingstone Hospital, where I met him in 2017, and told him of our efforts in the south end of Gwembe (the people still have NO MEDICAL CLINIC down there 👇!!..someday we will, as others SEE the needs down there and volunteer HELP!!)..so we have a DYNAMIC TEAM forming to go down to GWEMBE upcoming JULY 2020...we just need your DONATIONS FOR THE WATER FILTERS 💪 
THANKS 🙏 for your generous hearts 💕!!
Sincerely, Grady W. Reed

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Clean Water for Gwembe Valley/ZAMBIA

How about bringing more life to this much-needed country?

Moçambique - Water is life

Two years ago I had my first experience traveling in Asia alone. It didn't take long for me to fall in love with the places I went and the people I met. However, as I traveled around a part of me always felt guilty. I was having the time of my life. I was connecting with locals (many of which didn't even speak english). I was trekking/diving and exploring some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. I felt like I was taking a lot and had no ability to give back or show my appreciation. For this reason I have decided to become a carrier for my new upcoming travels. Not only will this allows me to give back in meaningful ways to the communities I visit, it will also create long lasting impacts that will continue to help the places I go to long after I have left.

Friends For Filters (FFF)

Hi friends/family,

I’ll be traveling to South Africa and Mozambique from late April until late May. Cyclone Idai inflicted catastrophic damage on Mozambique in early March; since then, thousands of people have been left with nothing and access to clean drinking water has become incredibly challenging for many people there.

My plan is to bring several water filters to affected areas in Mozambique where access to clean drinking water is limited. I have experience with humanitarian projects in disaster/war zones and I'm looking forward to using my experience towards serving others in Mozambique. Some of these filters may also go to townships in South Africa where access to clean water is also a challenge. 

Each water filter costs $35, and I plan to distribute them strategically with regards to where I’ll be on my travels. Thank you for your consideration and donations.

Couriers

Sunzal and Beyond

Nicaragua 2019

Chilangowater

Chilangowater

looking to help those who cant provide clean wate...

Hurricane Dorian Relief - Treasure Cay, Bahamas

The Cocoa Beach Crew bring Clean Water to The Bah...

Cuba

Clean Water for Gwembe Valley/ZAMBIA

Moçambique - Water is life

Friends For Filters (FFF)

Operation Mozambique