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Growing up in Canterbury, Scartozzi recalls swimming in rivers as part of her childhood. When she returned many years later, however, she noticed things had changed. "Some of the places where I could swim before now have signs saying ‘polluted water, do not swim'," she says. "I wanted to take my kids to places to swim but we couldn't because these signs were up."

Although the experience was sad and surprising, it has also served as fuel for Scartozzi, who's now focusing on restoring the health of waterways. Her company called eCleanEnvirotech is developing technology to remove pollutants from waterways such as rivers, ponds and streams. It involves feeding polluted water into a system housing microbes (微生物) that eat or break up the pollutants.

The "engineered" nature of the technology, Scartozzi explains, means it's adaptable for different environment conditions. Each system can be personalized with its own unique "soup" of microbes to remove the pollutants in any waterway where it is installed (安装).

Other advantages of the technology, she says, are that it can process water relatively quickly and that it can be used to treat waterways in a variety of sizes and locations.

She says she hopes to create cleaner water for the benefit of future generations. "My passion is around restoring the health of these waterways. And my purpose is to do anything that I can to return them to their former condition. That's what drives me every day. If I can do anything, it is so that in the future, my kids and grandchildren have somewhere where they can go swimming and fishing."

Advance Africa Volunteers in Kenya offers opportunities to international volunteers in schools, hospitals and community medical clinics. 

Kenya Volunteer Program Schedule

You can volunteer for any duration and stay as long as you wish. You can arrive at any time during the month and the volunteer work starts the following day. You will typically work between 9 a. m. and 4 p. m. Monday to Friday. You will spend your spare time shopping, eating out, seeing movies, chatting with other volunteers or swimming. 

Kenya Volunteer Program is open to:

We invite individuals, couples, families, students, researchers, and groups (churches, colleges, and student associations). 

Volunteering in Kenya Costs

Cost for 2 weeks or less $500. 00

Cost for 1 month $700 00

Cost for 6 weeks $900. 00

Cost for 2 months $1, 100. 00

$200 more for every extra two weeks. 

No refunds (退款) will be paid to any volunteer who has arrived in the country and started on their program due to program change, early departures etc. 

Our Volunteer in Kenya Program Offers

We have volunteers all year round. This gives you plenty of company to enjoy exciting travel adventures. Some of our volunteer travel projects do not require specific skills. Everyone can participate regardless of age or gender. Other projects require particular skills, education or interest. 

The volunteer in Kenya program fee covers communication, airport pick-up, local support, in-country orientation, training, accommodation and two meals per day (three meals over the weekends if you are at the provided accommodation). 

The volunteer in Kenya costs you need to meet are: your flight to and from the country, visa fees, work permits, travel insurance, in-country transport and return trip to the airport. 

Typical Living Arrangements: Advance Africa Volunteers' house and home-stays.

Alex sat quietly at the back of his Chinese class, his eyes fixed on the textbook before him. As a shy and unnoticed student, he felt like a lone wolf, struggling against the complexities of high school life. Ms Lau, his Chinese teacher, was a light in his otherwise dark world. Her warm smile and gentle behavior made her stand out among the sea of teachers. She was the only one who seemed to understand his conservative nature, always encouraging him to step out of his comfort zone. 

One day, after class, Ms Lau approached Alex with excitement shining in her eyes. "Alex, I have an offer for you, " she said, her voice filled with enthusiasm. "I am organizing a cultural exchange program to China, and I believe it would be a great opportunity for you to explore a new world. "

Alex's heart skipped a beat, the prospect of traveling to a foreign country both exciting and terrifying. He hesitated, unsure if he had the courage to start such an adventure. But Ms Lau's firm belief in him gave him the push he needed to take a leap of faith.

Under Ms Lau's guidance, Alex began preparing for the trip. He got really interested in Chinese culture and learned about its long history and traditions. Ms Lau became his mentor(导师), teaching him not only the language but also invaluable life lessons. She taught him the importance of being confident and not giving up, reminding him that growth only happens outside one's comfort zone.

The day of departure arrived, and Alex found himself on a plane headed for China. He couldn't help but feel amazed as he stepped off the plane and into a world so different from his own. The busy streets, bright colors, and unfamiliar sounds flooded his senses. Yet, Ms Lau's comforting presence by his side provided him with the strength to face the unknown.

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During their time in China, Alex wholeheartedly enjoyed the experience. 

Back in the United States, Alex was a changed person. 

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Dear Ryan, 

I hope to hear from you soon. Best wishes!

Yours, 

Li Hua

The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated nationwide (remember) Qu Yuan, one of the greatest poets of ancient China and the (early) known by name. When Qu Yuan jumped into a river out of love for his country in 278 BC, people (desperate) rowed out in boats to search for him. This inspired the Dragon Boat Festival, which takes place each year on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar, day when Qu Yuan died. Festivities vary in different parts of China, they share several traditions, dragon boat racing included. Rowers sit in large dragon-shaped boats and row them the beat of a drum (鼓), which is usually played by someone (seat) at the front of the boat. Another feature of the celebrations is a popular snack called zongzi or (stick) rice dumplings. It is believed that zongzi, which represent good luck, (throw) into the river to stop fish eating Qu Yuan's body. In some parts of China, mugwort (艾草) leaves can be seen (hang) on doors or windows during the Dragon Boat Festival to discourage insects from entering the house.