2012 American Red Cross Hero Award: Sean Sevy
Sean Sevy, one of our Soilet Engineer Interns in India last summer, was recently recognized as a 2012 American Red Cross Hero. He was recognized for his work on the soilet project with HELP International, to build and install innovative sewage treatment systems in some of India's poorest areas that were lacking any waste management. The lack of waste management caused many illnesses, some of which are life-threatening. Sean overcame language barriers and the resistance of local people to learning modern methods of construction.
Read more: KCSG Television - American Red Cross in Southern Utah Announces 2012 Heroes Award Recipients
Saving the Earth with Earth Worms
This video presents our sustainable development soillet project in Belize. Soillets are an environmentally-friendly septic solution. They are easy to install and less than half the cost of the alternate toilet septic tank. Soillets help prevent water contamination in underdeveloped areas. Check out our video to learn more about HELP's sustainable development initiatives!
April Happenings!
Annual Conference Training
Our annual conference training is coming up this Saturday, April 7, 2012. The training will be held at the BYU Conference Center in Provo, Utah. The trainings will begin at 8:00 am and end at 5:00 pm. To view the event schedule you can visit our website at help-international.org. Just because it is a mandatory event does not mean that we will not have any fun! There are many exciting events to look forward to such as:
- Our key note guest speaker, Ron McMillan who is co-author of Crucial Conversations
- Invite your friends to hear our key note speaker
- Meeting other participants that will be a part of your team
- Eating healthy snacks throughout the day to keep you going (provided by HELP International)
- An hour and a half lunch break (not provided by HELP International)
- Gear give aways for your summer adventure (backpacks, chacos, etc.)
Festival of Colors
A couple weekends ago we were able to attend the Festival of Colors in Spanish Fork, Utah. We had a booth with posters and pictures to represent HELP International. It was an exciting way to spend the weekend! We even had one of our staff members giving out "free hugs!" There were a lot of people who attended the Festival of Colors and approached us about their interest in volunteering. We are happy about the future participants that we spoke with at this event. Watch a video of the Festival of Colors.
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