Name: Beana Elma
We first got to know Beana through her role as the Vice President of the Bouloum Health Committee. She immediately stood out based on her natural leadership and enthusiasm for improving health conditions in Bouloum. When we needed a new Coordinator, we immediately thought of her. We worked with Shelove to interview Beana and several other candidates, and Beana distinguished herself with her strong math skills, excellent public speaking ability, and dedication to working on health issues in the community. Shelove provided Beana with an in-depth training that included how to prepare and sell the buckets, give education sessions, and work with other Klorfasil employees such as those running the warehouse in Hinche. In addition to selling and promoting the systems, Beana will be making a special effort to educate the community about hygiene and sanitation topics, particularly in light of the cholera epidemic. She will also be managing our Bon Sel project, which we hope to expand to reach more residents in and around Thomassique.
Age: 35
Hometown: Beana was born in Bouloum, approximately a 40+ minute drive or 2-4 hour walk from Thomassique, depending on the weather. She has lived there her entire life.
Family: She has 4 sisters and 6 brothers (one of which is Jean Reluse, our Bouloum CHW).
Previous jobs: Most recently, Beana has been working as a seamstress. She also used to be a school teacher.
What motivates her to do this work?: Beana hopes to "improve our health condition in the community." Additionally, the income from the job will help her support her family members, many of whom suffer from serious health problems of their own.
