Our very own Peter Hadwen provided first hand insight into applying for a Rotary Global Grant and the work of Disaster Aid. It is clear he is really passionate about the impact the organisation can provide and the great work it is doing. He was successful in securing a $50k grant - well done Peter for the 25 page report you presented to the Grant committee!!
Water quality causes many deaths when pathogens are present and this prompted the formation of Disaster Aid in 2010 as part of the Shelter Box project. It was a project of the RC of Endeavour Hills and is now it's own entity with DGR status. The organisation has a small administrative staff and fly 10 disaster response professionals to areas in crisis.
Clean water is provided by the Sky Juice hydrant developed at a Sydney universtiy - the system has a 20 year life and can provide safe water at a cost of $1 per person per year and can provide water for 500 - 1000 people generating 1000 litres per hours.
There are 61 units in the Philippines and Peter is working on a grant for 13 schools in Bhutan.
