It is hard for us in America to realize that not everyone in the world has access to clean water. My preferred water source at my house is rainwater which runs off the roof into gutters and into a large holding tank. From there it is run through pipes into my house. I am always thankful for every rain that keeps my tank full! In 2008, city water became available to some homes in the area. I also have a city water source which we use for washing clothes. As you can see in this picture, it is not always clean. Many Ugandans have installed faucets for city water.The water you see in the basin came directly from the faucet; we were not able to use it for washing that day. The orphanage only has 2 medium rain-holding tanks and 1 small one to provide drinking, washing, cooking and bathing water for over 85 people. They also have access to city water when it is available and clean! It would be a blessing to install more tanks when money is available. (cost would be less than $1,000) When the rain water is depleted, children must walk 2 hours to bring back a small jug of water. How can we be surprised when so many suffer with typhoid!
I still cannot understand WHY, in 2010, clean water is not available to
all people in all nations. Let's see what we can do to help the small corner of the world where you live!
This is hard to believe—reminds us to recognize and give thanks for the blessings we have—and to not forget the need to help others.