The Kenya Ceramic Project’s objectives are as follows:

a) To develop, produce and distribute affordable, high quality ceramic water filters and high efficiency stoves and other technologies in a rural Kenyan setting through the building of factories and training workshops.
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The Kenya Ceramic Project’s objectives are as follows:

a) To develop, produce and distribute affordable, high quality ceramic water filters and high efficiency stoves and other technologies in a rural Kenyan setting through the building of factories and training workshops.

b) To train women groups in the use and distribution of these technologies and others, and set up certification to ensure quality control downstream of the main production facility.

c) To conduct research which will advance the ceramic and other technologies, their distribution and education on their use in light of preventative public health strategies both in Kenya and in Canada.

d) To foster interdisciplinary collaborations and engage students within other faculties to bring various areas of expertise aimed at advancing the aims of the project and broaden the educational value of the project.

e) To provide a safe and secure environment for students to experience valuable and relevant experiences both in the field (Kenya) and in Canada to medical students in global health and development and extend this opportunity to students from other faculties to broaden involvement in global health initiatives.

f) To set up a network in Kenya and in Canada for the distribution of ideas, innovations and knowledge to promote public health development and communication.

g) To use funds of the project only according to and in pursuit of these objects or other charitable objects.
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The Kenya Ceramic Project is an exciting international health pilot project aimed at introducing innovative ceramic water filters and high-efficiency wood-burning stoves to rural areas of Kenya. Close to half of Kenyans do not have access to clean, safe drinking water. Many, due to deforestation...
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The Kenya Ceramic Project is an exciting international health pilot project aimed at introducing innovative ceramic water filters and high-efficiency wood-burning stoves to rural areas of Kenya. Close to half of Kenyans do not have access to clean, safe drinking water. Many, due to deforestation and weather changes, struggle to find fuel for their cooking stoves.

With the help of local and international NGOs, potters in these areas will be trained to make the filters and stoves, in the hopes of increasing access to clean water and more efficient use of available fuels. The project started in 2007 and is led by students and alumni from the University of Alberta and International Health Initiatives by Medical Students (IHIMS).

The objective is to improve the standard of living for a number of Kenyans in a way that is economical and sustainable. Please visit www.kenyanceramics.org for more details and information about current events.
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Youth are needed to work on activities both in Kenya and in Canada.

In Kenya, youth are needed to initially help oversee filter and stove production and distribution. They will also be needed to assist with research and education.

In Canada, youth are needed to organize...
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Youth are needed to work on activities both in Kenya and in Canada.

In Kenya, youth are needed to initially help oversee filter and stove production and distribution. They will also be needed to assist with research and education.

In Canada, youth are needed to organize fundraisers, promote the Kenya Ceramic Project and build collaborations, and communicate with those working in the field in Kenya.
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