Report from Etta Projects

message from Pennye Nixon Executive Director of Etta Projects  January 17, 2012.

Although it is snowing here in Washington State, it is summer in Bolivia and the rainy season is about to begin.  I have just posted our latest updates to our projects.

In our Ecological composting latrine project we have been problem solving for the last couple of months so by the next time we post we should have a great photo of our new plastic and fiberglass toilet inserts.  I know you probably don’t give a sh-t but they are pretty important and you might wish you had one instead of that silly flushing thing in your house.... http://www.ettaprojects.org/projects/current-projects/ecological-composting-latrines-updates.aspx

The Communities in Action project has been more than a little lively.  Some of you will wonder why we helped build soccer fields but the incredible thing we have learned is that they draw a community together regularly and in all age groups, they provide some real fun with neighboring villages which increases community pride and networking, leading to stronger ties between villages & villagers, and finally kiosks built as a part of the projects provides income for women.   The health centers, school rooms, and plazas are pretty awesome too.  By the way,  that plaza…it was spearheaded by two young single moms who never ever thought they could be leaders in their village. http://www.ettaprojects.org/projects/communities-in-action-updates.aspx