From the Ambassadors: Project Highlights
BEST PROJECT SOUTH AFRICA/ BEST PROJECT OVERALL:
Onelisiwe Mxhosana, Toise High School, Eastern Cape Province Product - Oxygen Cancelling Pipe Fixture; Problem - House Fires One`s product is an Oxygen Cancelling Machine, that releases argon after sensing fire to terminate the oxygen and reduce the rate of combustion. The product is to combat household fires which cause financial distress and families lose their properties and at times, tragically, their life. It is targeted at all households, especially for those dwelling in shacks. BEST PROJECT ZAMBIA:
Natasha Musatila, Mwense Secondary School, Luapula Province Product - Farming Fertiliser Applier; Inconsistent and low farming yields
Many people in the community use their hands to apply fertilizer, which is bad, unhealthy and delaying; farmers spend a lot of time applying fertilizer to their crops. There is no specific amount of fertilizer being used, resulting into low yield of production in my community. It’s targeted at Subsistence Farmers.
BEST PROJECT ZIMBABWE:
Lydia Kundidzora, Mukaro High School, Masvingo Province Product - Charcoal Water Filter; Problem - Unavailability of clean, odorless, clear water
Lydia’s project is to develop a carbon filter from coconut shells which are activated naturally. Carbon absorbs bad odors it is porous and can trap contaminants in the water and is especially relevant in grey water recycling. This product is targeted at locals in her community.
AMBASSADORS FAVOURITE PROJECT:
Charteĺl Fabian, Terry Goss High School, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe Product - Hand wash; Problem - Lack of affordable soap alternatives 16
Chartel proposes to make an innovative hand sanitiser that is made from simple and locally available products and an antiseptic from natural products. The hand sanitiser can also be used as a handwash. The product will be useful and affordable to people in her community unlike other products which are expensive.
