The European Union has donated RD$15 million to the Dominican Red Cross. RD$4.3 million of the funds will be used for a water treatment plant in the border communities of Pedro-Santana-Banica and Sabana Cruz. Dominican Red Cross director Ligia Leroux said the project should be ready in four months. The Red Cross will also include a hygiene campaign for local residents. The International Red Cross, the European Commission and INAPA will all be involved in the project, which has been in development for two years.