The Water Project pt 1

Maleme river that feeds water to the Ebenezer Dam

The beginnings

Clean drinking water has been one of our concerns for the folk of Mablauwuni village, particularly the children. The main water sources at the moment are the Maleme river and Mapilimili stream. The villagers will collect water from the water points to cook their food and for other domestic chores. These water points are also used as a place for the ladies to wash their clothes, for the children to bath, as fishing spots and the animals, especially cattle come to these same points to drink water etc. In the winter and summer months, Mapilimili stream "dries" up and folk have to dig up to a metre deep in the sand to collect water. Those who live closer to the Maleme river are a little more blessed as the river doesn't or hasn't gone dry.

Mapilimili in the rainy season

Crossroads has an opportunity to meet the "water" need in the community. We will be putting up 2 x 10,000 litre tanks at Crossroads and another 2 x 10,000 litre tanks at the Crossroads site which will be filled with water.  The community can come as and when they need it and collect fresh, clean running water.

Stephen has started purchasing the water pumps and he will buy pipes and tanks as well. Trenches are being marked out and dug. It's so good watching the beginning stages come together and soon, there will be running water in Mablauwuni village. Praise God.

Continue reading and follow the progress on The Water Project

By Molly Manhanga