By Matthew Paneitz | Executive Director
And yes, we have done it again! In May, we mobilized 110 students, 25 teachers, 8 green builders, and several other members of our community to build 7 ventilated stoves, 2 water tanks, 1 retaining wall, and a dry composting latrine. 92 people who were living in extreme poverty benefited from these projects and are all extremely grateful. Of course, all 110 students, 25 teachers, and our green builders also benefited from the educational value of this experience. This year, we were also able to distribute 150 water filters and 100 solar lamps to families in need due to our partnership with WATA.org. None of this would have been possible without the support of our GlobalGiving donors. Each stove costs about $150, each water tank about $150, the compost latrine costs $900, and the retaining wall costs about $400. Because we spent about $2500 in total, the cost to benefit all 237 people involved was about $10.25 per beneficiary. So even a $10 donation goes a long way, and at Long Way Home, we can't thank you enough! Next up, we will involve our high school students in the construction of 2 classrooms in a nearby village to complete this round of 2025 student-led projects.
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