Water Agriculture and Health in Tropical Area
- Water Agriculture and Health in Tropical Area
"Water Agriculture and Health in Tropical Area" (french, "Eau Agriculture Et Sante Et Milieu Tropical" (E.A.S.T.)) - non-profit organization making research and giving assistance for the communities in the developing countries in the fields of clean water, sustainable rural technologies and healthcare. [ [http://www.ambafrance-bf.org/article.php3?id_article=18 List of the French NGO] ]
EAST declares its intentions to improve sanitary conditions in rural areas, prevent the spread of infectious diseases, ensure access to safe drinking water. It cooperates with local authorities and services.
The Organization works in Asia (Vietnam), Africa (Burkina Faso [ [http://www.globenet.org/preceup/fr/fichesfr/Fiches.html Globenet Directory] ] , Senegal [ [http://www.pepam.gouv.sn/annuaire.php?id=177&lang=en PEPAM Programme of the Senegal Government] ] , Mali, Guinea).
The operations in Vietnam include:
* Construction of Water supply & sanitation infrastructures
* Health and hygiene education among adults and children
* Primary health care
* Environmental protection
* Community development. [ [http://www.ngocentre.org.vn/RunScript.asp?page=Organisation_Listings&Abbr=EAST&DIR=DIR&
] ] [ [http://www.water-international-france.fr/article.php3?id_article=111&idRubSel=137&id_parent=0&id_rubrique=159&id_pere=0 Water International France] ]
The President of the E.A.S.T. is Dr. Loic Monjour.
References
This article is related to the List of non-governmental organizations in Vietnam.
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