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Tech Center Progress: Sewage Treatment Plant Addition It’s been nearly four months since beginning construction on the new Technology Center in Pasac, Guatemala. Progress has been constant despite Guatemala’s rainy season (May through October). Everything is on schedule, and the building should be finished in September 2010. One exciting development is that the Technology Center will be hooked up to Pasac’s brand new sewer system and treatment plant—the first of its kind in the region. This addition will allow the Technology Center to have its own back-up septic system. The construction of the sewage treatment plant is scheduled to begin August 15, 2010. The vast majority of Guatemala’s cities and towns have no waste water treatment systems, and sewage contaminates most rivers and streams. Erik Swanson, RWI Founder and President, said, “The fact that the tiny village of Pasac has been able to organize this sewage plant project and get public funding for it is a big deal.” Featured Student:
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On a personal note, Vanina likes “languages, social sciences, reading and bizarre movies! I also like good food and kicking it with friends.” | August 2010 (Español)
Wow Your Dog and Benefit RWI! 
LiftnGlow has once again teamed up with RWI. This summer, the skin-care company is holding a charity drive to create and sell dog outfits, with the proceeds benefiting RWI. Donations $30 and up receive a dog outfit. Following are the dog outfit measurements:
It can be very satisfying to see your dog jump, play and rest in an original dog outfit. Visit LiftnGlow’s You Tube site for details and samples of dog outfits. Interested donors may email RWI to receive a dog outfit. Dangerous Flooding and Mudslides in Guatemala 
This summer South America experienced enormous flooding and mudslides, with Guatemala being the worst hit. During any travel to Guatemala this summer, expect heavy delays in land travel in the country, as a result of the flooding and mudslides. Since May 2010, over 108 people have been killed by the tropical storm Agatha. The death toll is expected to rise due to collapsed bridges and washed-out roads. Over 100,000 people were forced to leave their homes. A state of emergency was declared along with two other countries. Follow Us
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Antonia comes from the community of Yoxajá. Twenty-five-year-old Antonia works as an elementary school teacher. Antonia is the third in her family of nine. She is now studying at the 
Vanina Sloan is RWI’s promising Public Relations Manager. She has written numerous press releases and has developed professional relationships with a handful of media contacts. Most recently, Vanina has helped RWI get coverage in Fresh Cup Magazine. We are thrilled to have her expertise and dedication to RWI. 
