{"id":4927,"date":"2014-09-09T14:01:31","date_gmt":"2014-09-09T14:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waka-waka.com\/2014\/09\/wakawakas-liberian-health-workers\/"},"modified":"2018-11-19T09:01:38","modified_gmt":"2018-11-19T09:01:38","slug":"wakawakas-liberian-health-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/waka-waka.com\/en\/2014\/09\/wakawakas-liberian-health-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"4000 WakaWakas to Liberian health workers"},"content":{"rendered":"

An amazing \u00a350,000 has been awarded by players of\u00a0People\u2019s Postcode Lottery<\/a>\u00a0to WakaWaka to ensure that 4,000 lights are sent to Liberia. A safe source of light is needed to treat Ebola patients during the night.<\/p>\n

WakaWaka received the request for 7,000 solar-powered lights from CARD, a Liberian aid organisation that puts together Ebola prevention kits. The lights will be included in these kits. In addition to a WakaWaka light, the kit contains protective equipment, disinfectant, and information brochures. The prevention kits will be distributed among medical staff throughout the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n

CARD works in partnership with GIZ and EnDev who assist in distribution in the different Liberian counties. Energising Development (EnDev) is an impact-oriented initiative between the Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Australia, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. EnDev promotes the supply of modern energy technologies to households and small-scale businesses. The Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) acts as lead agency for the implementation of the Energising Development Programme.<\/p>\n

CARD mentions that WakaWaka lights are especially needed in rural health clinics. GIZ and EnDev both maintain good contacts with a large number of these clinics.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2018These clinics lack medical equipment and electricity. With the arrival of a WakaWaka it is\u00a0
possible to treat and prevent Ebola after sunset\u2019.<\/p>\n

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Over 95% of the Liberian population is not connected to the electricity grid. Toxic kerosene lights, which are both dangerous and expensive, are used for providing light. WakaWaka provides a clean, safe and sustainable alternative.<\/p>\n

Annemiek Hoogenboom, Country Director of People\u2019s Postcode Lottery stated: \u2018The WakaWaka is a\u00a0
long-term solution. After the Ebola crisis has been contained it is still a useful device. Not only are our\u00a0
players contributing to relief aid but to long-term sustainable development in Liberia as well.\u2019<\/p>\n

Next to Liberia, WakaWaka hopes to be able to help medical staff in the rest of West Africa affected by\u00a0
Ebola.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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How can I help?<\/h3>\n

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Although we received a great donation from People’s Postcode Lottery, we are still far from meeting our goal of 7000 Lights. Your support is very important. You can join us today<\/a>\u00a0and help get these WakaWakas to the vulnerable communities in Liberia or buy one WakaWaka<\/a> and choose to donate one to Liberia. The lifesaving support and education of the health teams on the ground can prevent the further spread of deadly Ebola.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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