Water Ambassadors Canada was founded in 2003 by former Slouffville resident Barry Hart and his wule Heather Alloway. "Since our first team trip in 2003 we have travelled to hundreds of villages and more than 250.000 people now V _ CW--- m- a ..... The organization is to hold its fifth annual Water Training Camp on Saturday June 13 at Stouffville‘s Springvale Church. “Volunteers will get a handsâ€"on taste of the type of work done by Water Ambassadors teams in Central America. South America. the Caribbean. Africa and India." said Water Ambassadors Canada spokesperson Ross Campbell. a Stouffville resident, “Changing lives with clean water." That's the mantra ol Water Ambassadors Canada. a faith based. not-for-protit registered Canadian water charity that brings clean drinking water solutions to villages in developing countries across the globe. Barry Han (centre) and his wile Heather Alloway take a break while working on a Water Ambassadors pipject in lxil, Guatemala in 2008. Local helper Jaime Tones (left) proudly displays the Guatemalan flag. M1 .7015 - Stouffvi/Ie Free Press Water Ambassadors To Host Training Camp will start up in the village because of the benefits of the clean water "Our water chlorination systems are frequently installed in orphanages. schools. medical clinics, hospitals and churches A smaller portable version of this chlorination system'has been used very successfully in disaster relief situations. most recently in the Philippines and Haiti." Volunteers who sign up for the Stoutfville camp can He said improved health and hygiene from élearniwater greatly reduces lllnesses and frequently small businesses “Clean drinking water revitalizes a vlllage. lt releases the women and children from walking up to six km. daily to latch water from the closest source, Often that water source is 'not fit for human consumption and it causes serious stomach illnesses, but‘lt is all that is available." have clean drinking water." Ross said Charlotte Caye of Chic Thn'I/s (third from right) was among many local business owners who hosted ' tables at the‘Mayor‘s Dinner at Sleepy Hollow Golf and Country Club April 9. The Whitchurchâ€"Stoutfville ‘Chamber of Commerce event was sold out and Mayor Justin Altmann presented an overview of his vision for the future of the community. Kate Gilderdale photo - unnu- \- ' hamâ€"map; sponsor of TUESDAY NIGHTS- 7:00- 8:00 P." .. TIME FOR YOUR SPRING CHECK~OVER ' THINK GREEN iViqui' 3 UHHHEE Chamber Hosts Specializing in Volkswagen . Audi Hybrid Porsche European 8. Asian For additionalr information please waterambassadorscanada.org The cost of taking part in the'Ju'ne 13 camp is $125. It includes breakfast. lunch, snacks and a WaterAmbassadors Canada t-shin. Tax receipts are available. The experience of travelling abroad with Water Ambassadors Canada providing clean water to improve people’ 5 lives. is a great way to spend one 5 vacation time. he _said. "We call it travel with a purpose.†“Everyone who comes to the câ€"ahp just loves iii" Ross said. chodse to be part of agroup that assembles a water chlorination system from scratch. or they can take part in drilling an actual well. There is also an option to be part of a group that teaches health and hygiene to the villagers is the proud visit WWW‘