Survey Projects In Uganda :

1. Gaba Bible Institute (15 acres), existing campus

…The purpose and mission of Gaba Bible Institute is to equip Christian leaders for the transformation of society through rigorous study of the Scripture, impassioned love for God, and faithful service to the nations…

Gaba http://www.gbiuganda.org/#/home

http://www.emiworld.org/projects/projectprofile_5535.php

2. Gulu Projects: Watoto Agr./Vocational College (463 acres, w/ possible 300 additional acres under negotiation) about 4 hours drive from the office

… Founded in 1994, the Watoto Ministry model was positioned to rescue orphans and vulnerable individuals and raise each one as a leader in their chosen sphere of life so they would in turn rebuild their nation…

http://www.watoto.com/projects/project-gulu

http://www.emiea.org/projects/projectprofile_9111.shtm

3. Touch the World Uganda, has asked us to survey their property outside of Gulu (6.5 acres)as time allows

http://www.ttwuganda.com/



http://www.emiea.org/projects/projectprofile_9109.shtm

On the home stretch in Haiti - Patrick's home on Sunday

Some of the team of assessors that Patrick is training. It includes how to use GPS, polling the people living in shelters within the camps and general logistics.


Patrick was out doing assessments today with a team that included 12 Haitians and a couple of counsellors. They were to check out a IDP camp in a small town. When they got there, they found no camp, just destruction. Pat was ready to head back when at the last moment, he did a quick walk through the area and stepped into an incredible opportunity to reach out. He met a local man named Charles who showed the team his people and introduced them to 2 elderly ladies who lived in tiny shelters with nothing but blankets and a few nic-nacs. This community cares for these two ladies and the team prayed with them. The beauty and innocence of these seniors touched Pat's heart immensely.

The frame for a water filtration system.

Many hands working together to put the water system together.

Completion! Celebration!

Clean drinking water. A necessity and right for all.

Patrick designed this latrine that will be mass produced at the S.P. compound. (No toilet seats). 500 of these structures will be trucked to different IDP camps where the assembly can be completed on site.

Patrick's 2nd week in Haiti

The young people of Haiti are so resilient in re-establishing themselves as they help to put their country in order. But it will be a slow process with the needs being so great.

It is the elderly who have captured Patrick's heart this time. This lady pictured here is partially paralized and lost both her son and her grandson in the building behind. Patrick had an opportunity to meet this sweet lady and her remaining family and pray with her.

The mad scientist is testing water for contaminates.

Hygiene is so important to stop the spreading of disease. Games are a great way to teach little ones and have a good laugh.

Samaratan's Purse was given a large grant from OFDA (Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance) for the building of 2000 latrines. Patrick is working with Pastors and camp committees to arrange for the excavation of the latrines, with a crew carpenters following behind to do construction.

The 1st week to Feb. 6th 2010

Patrick and the team of water specialists at Grand Goave camp. This team is focussing on water issues but also doing assessments, where they go to a specified area, directed by OCHA - Office of Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UN. They look for opportunities where they can focus on water, while also informing other members of hygiene and shelter issues, etc.



When Patrick arrived in Haiti on Tuesday, they drove at night to the Grand Goave camp, accompanied by 4 armed humvees with 40 US Airborne troops. The convoy included 2 lowbeds with a dozer and excavator, 2 dumptrucks and 2 other Samaritan's Purse Vehicles.




A water bladder for holding filtered water.




















1 small part of the destruction. Aftershocks are frequent but last only seconds. Patrick heard that during the original big quake, that lasted 3 minutes, people couldn't walk as the ground was shaking so much.



Patrick and friends in front of Water filtration unit.














Large IDP camp. What this is all about.

DART in Haiti

This is one of the IDP camps that Patrick will be supplying water and sanitation facilities. Leo Gane is located approx 40 km. west of Port au Prince.

Pray:

• That people would get the help they need as quickly as possible



• For the team's physical, mental and emotional welfare as they face many challenges through the days to come.



• For wisdom in determining the most effective response to this disaster



• To see God's presence and affirmation in all this and to be part of creating a lasting impact that helps empower the people of Haiti to a better life.

Surveying in Ethiopia

This is the master planners conceptual design for HopEthiopia's village in Arbu Chulule. One of our team's objectives was carry out a topographic survey of the site to help move the design process forward.

This drawing is a contour plan drafted from the survey info our team carried out over an area of 518 acres (210 hectares).

Above is Patrick surveying with a Leica total station survey instrument that was donated for eMi Canada use by David Marquardt, a Calgary surveyor and veteran eMi volunteer. Our original plan was to bring in RTK GPS survey equipment which would have enabled us to capture data 4 times as fast and with one person, but at the 11th hour (actually 1:00 am the day we departed) we were informed by the government that this sophisticated satellite survey equipment would not be allowed into the country. Our backup plan was implemented, which turned out to be a real blessing for eMi Canada. Butler Survey Supplies, based in Calgary, recognized our challenging situation, and offered not only a loaner total station, but a donation of one which can be used for future eMi trips.

Here's Lydia Penner, a Geomatics Technologist from Grande Prairie, surveying with the usual crowd of onlookers that she so patiently and eagerly interacted with. She is using the Sokkia total station donated by Butler Survey Supplies.

Godwin Wong, a Civil Engineer from Vancouver, carrying out measurements for a percolation test on the heavy clay soil as part of his civil engineering site assessment.

Cameron Galbraith, a Geomatics Technologist from Calgary, takes a brief break while surveying, to dazzle the kids with his rock juggling skills.

Tyler Smith, one of 3 eMi Canada's summer interns, is studying Structural Engineering in Atlanta, Georgia. If there was a way for Ty to use the 2 prisms at once, his keen attitude would have figured it out. As well as surveying, Ty helped Godwin with completing the Civil Engineering assessment.

The Kamloops Alliance Church Quilts have Landed

Part of the incredible connections in missions is Patrick being able to deliver the quilts made by our Churchs' quilting club. These 40 quilts and hats were destined for Africa and are now in their grateful hands.