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Jul 2024

26m 17s

Building Dreams With Project Schoolhouse...

About this episode

1.8 million. That’s how many people in Nicaragua (alone) still don't have access to clean, drinking water. 😲 In this episode, we interview Renata Aleman from Project Schoolhouse, a nonprofit that helps bring clean water and schools to remote areas in Nicaragua.

She shares the harsh reality of many others that we tend to overlook, and the many ways people, especially engineers, can get involved to help the cause with their knowledge and experience.

Tune in to Learn:

What Project Schoolhouse is all about
Nicaragua’s harsh reality without clean water
How engineers and firms can get involved to help the cause
What does the volunteer work look like in Nicaragua
Project Schoolhouse's ambitious goal (+ its huge price tag)
Her most favorite aspect of working at the organization
The second branch of Project Schoolhouse’s mission

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"A Long Walk" Short Film - https://www.projectschoolhouse.org/a-long-walk

CEA Episode #149 (Isaac’s Trip with CHOICE Humanitarian) - https://youtu.be/0xs8Qx4M-pE?si=EE6uNkx7ZMfAkvtv

📧 CONNECT WITH PROJECT SCHOOLHOUSE:

Volunteer - https://www.projectschoolhouse.org/careers-and-volunteer-opportunities

Donate - https://projectschoolhouse.org/donate

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/project-schoolhouse

Instagram (@projectschoolhouse) - https://www.instagram.com/projectschoolhouse

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ProjectSchoolhouse

Newsletter - https://www.projectschoolhouse.org/newsletter-signup

Contact Page - https://www.projectschoolhouse.org/get-involved

Email - info@projectschoolhouse.org

📧 CONNECT WITH RENATA:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/renataaleman

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