#CompassionINDO @CompassionAU
Manado was hot and humid, thirst-inducing weather! The water in taps is sketchy so I had about 8 bottles of water a day. (Side note: so much plastic dumped and in waterways!) Water is cheap for rich westerners, it works out at about 10cents per bottle.
Each drink reminded me of the gap between home and East Indo and the need to continue to find ways to provide suitable water.
We saw some of the wells that Compassion have provided and also communities in desperate need of a water source.
I’ve done some water projects with Compassion in India and Uganda in the last few years. If you’re interested in doing a one off project like this, do it, it’s worthwhile. Check out http://www.compassion.com.au for info.
The cool thing with all that Compassion do is that it’s centred on Christ. They point to THE Source of water and THE water never leave you thirsty.
“Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” (John 4:13, 14 NIV)
http://www.kaganangan.org/v1/index.php/en/
This is our site as we seek to develop clean water and sanitation projects in Indo as well. Definately a challenge. We are unique in that we are trying to harvest rainwater, although overcoming the deep cultural thinking in this area is a real challenge. Wells in our area cannot provide water clean enough for consumption.
Thanks for sharing toppo.
Looks like great work you’re part of.
How long have you guys been going for?
Peace