On October 15th, 2016 USI hosted its first annual Lug-a-Jug fundraising event in Chapel Hill. The event boasted a great turnout for the inaugural event, raising over $5,000 to help USI bring solar-powered water pumps to villages in Africa and provide educational trainings for the upkeep and maintenance of those systems.
The event was designed to help raise awareness of the long walk many Africans must make every day in order to get water. USI’s founder, Steven Thomsen says “I wanted to help people connect with what life is like for people that don’t have access to clean water.” Thanks again to everyone who helped make this event a success.
