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The Mining for Water Challenge leverages the resources of the global exploration and mining industry to substantially improve the quality of life in developing countries by contributing time, money and resources to providing clean water. This Challenge was inspired by the efforts of 14 year-old Ryan Hreljac and his Ryan's Well Foundation, and initiated by Orezone Resources Inc. The Mining for Water Challenge targets the global mining community, including exploration and mining companies, drilling contractors, brokers, agents, lawyers and other service providers. Participants can contribute to water projects in the developing world by drilling wells themselves or by donating to the Ryan's Well Foundation. The objectives are: 1. To raise funds to support wells and water points in the developing world. 2. To provide in-kind services and resources to support community-based projects in areas of the developing world where mining companies operate. Each project is reviewed to ensure that wells drilled are properly situated and equipped to maximize the sustainable benefits to the local community. Projects can include shallow and deep wells, pipelines, water treatment facilities, as well as sanitation/hygiene training and education on water point maintenance. Today, the Mining for Water Challenge continues to answer the call and has become a focused initiative dedicated to increasing and highlighting the mining community’s contribution to water and sanitation issues in the developing world.
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