About the Project
LIVING WATER-LIVING WELL
The Awendo Water Project (AWP) is a fundraising effort to provide clean drinking water to 400 households, representing 3,000 people in the area of Opiyo village, Awendo Migori County that houses the Motivated By Love King’s Academy pre-kindergarten through 8th grade school. The well will provide water to not only the 315 school children, but also their teachers, parents, and the people in the nearby area. Our initial fundraising goal is $20,000 to dig the first well. We will continue fundraising until we dig three wells in different parts of the village.
Update!
We sought to raise $20,000 by August 1, 2019 to dig a well, but only raised $4,000. The good news is that we were able to get basic water access to the children at the school! The photo to the right shows one of the hoses that provides access for drinking. We will continue our initiative to provide a comprehensive clean water portal that will have separate spigots for drinking, washing, and more. We still need you!
Current Water Resources
Due to the generosity of a number of people, our 315-student school now has some access to water, but the job is not complete! We still need to dig our own borehole and provide separate outlets for cooking, drinking, bathing, and washing. Existing water sources are still largely from nearby rivers (Sare & Kuja), streams (Tar, Orwenyo, & Ogada), and creeks. These are the same water sources where sheep, goats, cows, and other animals drink and bathe.
The photos you see ARE NOT stock photos. These are photos we took on one of our recent visits to the area.
Long Term Goal
The long-range goal of the AWP is to dig two more wells in other areas of the village so that people farther away from the school property will still be able to access clean water without having to travel a great distance. These additional outlets will provide separate spouts and spigots for washing, drinking, bathing, and showering.
Ways to Donate
Other ways to Support
Avon Order
Support Dorcas Destiny International with your online Avon order at (www.YourAvon.com/dwerner). 100% of profits benefit the organization.
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Spare Change
"Many hands make light work!" -- John Heywood
When you consider hosting a Spare Change Campaign for us, no amount is too small! Collect the change around your house, car and piggy bank for a week and see what you can find! If you want to maximize efforts, get more people to join you in saving their spare change! Church groups, business owners, fraternities, sororities, classrooms, sports teams, family reunions...the possibilities of groups is endless!
Print out a flyer for the office bulletin board and get started!
