"smiles of india" : water for mori project
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Following several surgical missions to the small Subamma Christian School and orphanage located in the rural South-Eastern Indian village of Mori-Podu, it was discovered that many of the inhabitants suffered from Dysentary and water-borne diseases arising from the local contaminated waters. This story is about how one mission project leads to another providing enhanced health, facial smiles, and self-esteem to many through the partnership of Rotary International, Capsed Inc., and Smiles International Foundation http;//www.SmilesInternationalFoundation.orgTRANSCRIPT
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Smiles International Foundation
All is possible through Partnerships!
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“Providing Excellence in Education
and Charitable Surgical Care”Mission Statement since 1987
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We work providing Charitable Surgical Care, Cleft and
Craniofacial Deformities
Organize Medical Missions
Medical Equipment
And Supplies
Paws for a Smile
Canine Therapy
Self-Esteem Education For Children
Accredited Continuing Education Symposia
Water for Life and Health
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Where we have
served… Cd.Juarez, Mexico PichuCalco,Mexico Ensenada, Mexico Tecate, Mexico Mori, India David, Panama San Jose, Costa Rica Dnepropetrosk, Ukraine Dneprodherzinsk,Ukraine Cocody, Ivory Coast, Africa Alepe, Ivory Coast, Africa Santa Avelina, Solala,Guatemala Iowa, USA San Diego, USA
Currently working in…
•Tecate, BajaNorte, Mexico
•Mori, India
•San Jose, Costa Rica Cabo San Lucas, BajaSur, Mx
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Pacific Clinical Research Foundation
Carlsbad Rotary Club/High Noon Rotary
Tecate Rotary Club Mission Bay Rotary
Rotary Rohrmoser, Costa Rica
Bricktown Rotary, Oklahoma
Rotary Club Los Cabos, Baja Sur, Mexico
DIF Desarrollo Intergral de Familia, MX
US Naval Medicine
Flying Samaritans
Variety Children’s Lifeline
Smile Train
Pierre Fauchard Foundation
Private Contributions.
We work with great Partners
Mission Bay Rotary
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It is all about team effort!
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Smiles of India
2009- present time
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We found lots of children.
Some days in green
Some days in white
Relaxing some days in colors.
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We discovered a beautiful hospital…
With few doctors willing to use it.
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We found some old equipment necessary for surgery
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We presented Rotary to the administration.
We found one Rotarian located nearby who worked in the Medical-Dental Field.
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Willing “Dahlit”-Christian RN’s
And the patients are gathered…
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We screened Surgeries, to define the need and surgical timing.
Dr. Moses examines child.
Mrs. Moses prepares paper
work
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The Problem Spans the Generations…
AGE 61Years AGE 7 months
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There was an important need of clean water.
In Southeastern IndiaSmiles International
Partnership/ Rotary 5340/MG P-99
Andrah Pradesh, Mori“Water for Mori” 2012-13
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Based off of experience with two
prior Water Purification Grants…
In Africa, Cote d’Ivoire (Cocody & Alepe, Ivory
Coast, W. Africa ) “Water for Africa”
2009-2010
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“Water for Mori” 2012-13SIF-Rotary 5340 MG P-99
Partnership Project
Objective: Provide Safe Drinking Water to Village, Residency Orphanage /
School, and HospitalFor the inhabitants of Mori-Podu, India
Method: Rely on prior Engineering Data and EquipmentResearched in our previous two 5340 MG Projects Water for Africa
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First: Water Sample was ObtainedResults showed high level of contamination
including e-coli presence. Not unexpected due to reports of dysentery and prior observations on Facial Cleft surgical projects.
Engineering performed by Water Missions International water specialists and Modular Purification system designed and constructed.
Proforma sent to Smiles International Foundation/ submitted for Partnership Rotary 5340 MG P-99
Funding Obtained
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The Hospital and School/OrphanageAre within Mori-Podu Village out in Rural
Rice Deltas
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Water Supply? …Contaminated and Conflicted Usage
Common Site of WASTE Disposal
Hogs Feed on Garbage
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Water Supply? …Contaminated and Conflicted Usage
Water Buffalo Swim Water Source
Women Wash Daily Laundry
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Water Supply? …Contaminated and Conflicted Usage
Used for Washing Daily Dishware
Human Bathing and Tooth-brushing
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Mori-Podu Riverside School and Orphanage
Services Over 450 Children
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Many Children… Many Chances for Change!
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Smiles Intl. hosts Self- Esteem lectures
As well as to the Orphanages and Schools
For the Facially-Deformed
Children…
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So…modifications were made to also present Water Health and Sanitation
Maribel Moses Presents to School Children and Teachers
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Imperative to educate Teachers and
Students alike with Clean Water and Sanitation Habits
for Sustainability.
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The WMI System was Shipped, Customs Arranged, and Received into Hyderabad and trucked to
Mori-Podu We need to re-construct this…
Four Stories Up There!... and distribute it properly.
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Since No Cranes / Must Use brains!And…. Prayer!
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Little- By- Little…
Using Muscle…
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And, definitely with Prayer!
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Many Thanks for the Teacher’s and Orphanage Worker’s Team-Spirit!
And…NO Injuries!
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Ensuring Sustainability: It is Important to Use the
Host Site’s Human Resources
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Just as we ask the Hosts to Hoist…
We also ask them to Assemble…For their knowledge of the system
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Some small things (like the Water Pump), are brought up the “stairs”
Tight Spiral
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Their Electrician/Plumbers Connect and Wire The Pump
They Assemble and Learn to Trouble-Shoot the Controls
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We assist in Design…They construct the Water Distribution
Sites with Plumbing
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Purified-Water Faucets Placed in Strategic Locations
Orphanage/SchoolHOSPITAL and
Outdoor Village Plaza
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Mori-Podu’s Water Systems “Manager”is taught how to test the water
periodically to adjust Chlorine and
Alum-Floculation Concentrations.
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The Installed System functioning with purification
levels exceeding EPA Standards
Engineer Dale GrayRotarian Jeff Educator Maribel Moses
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Since this process took several days…
We were able to run a Post-Operative Evaluation clinic and
Another Screening Clinic.
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We were Grateful to See some Familiar Faces from Previous
Surgical-Project Missions
Rachael’s Father With Happy Follow-up
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Rachael Pre-Surgery 2010
Rachael After Surgery 2013
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Water for Mori Project Summary
1. Modular Water Purification plant and Distribution System Designed -Constructed and
Completed with Equipment Lifespan of One Decade for Remote Rural Southeastern Indian Village School/Orphanage/Hospital -site providing pure drinking water exceeding EPA standards to local population of up to 6,000 persons.
3. Postoperative Craniofacial Surgical Clinics and Outreach Dental Treatment Clinics were performed for patients both having undergone surgical correction of facial cleft lip and palate deformities in 2010 Rotary “Smiles of India” surgical mission, as well as 54 New Patients requiring treatment. Emergency treatments, diagnosis and continued treatment plans were given.
2. Sustainability Training in Water Health and Sanitation was given as well as Self Esteem ProgramsTo All School Levels in multiple assembly and classroom settings.Teachers were given the presentation materials and taught to give the classroom lessons for future students on an annual basis.
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Clean Water Distribution Map