Cutting Edge Projects
happy resident of Alto Peru
Our visits today to two small Peru communities, Alto Peru and Suro Antivo, reminded us why we get involved in electrification and pure water projects. These people are very poor and are neglected by those who have money in Peru. Each project was relatively inexpensive, yet dramatically changed the lives and health of the residents of their small communities. Each project has unique new aspects, and each has the potential to benefit poor people throughout the WORLD! That’s a BIG claim… take a look…
There is a light in this kitchen now.
Suro Antivo now has a clean water system thanks to your contribution.
Meal-a-Day provided a water system. Residents provided a lot of labor.
Part of our funding includes training in sanitation for the kids. Here they are learning about why a latrine outside the home is so important. A cholera outbreak killed hundreds here in the 1980's.
Kids show where latrine should be located.
Clean water at the school and throughout the village!
What really excites me about both these projects is that Meal-a-Day is on the cutting edge of the use of wind turbines in extreme topography. And the water project was adapted to the highly dispersed nature of the village using multiple water sources.
Wish I could write more but we’re running to catch the 10:30 pm overnight bus to Trujillo.
Buenas Noches!
September 22nd, 2009 - 21:09
Thank you for allowing me to enter the lives of others through your work. I am humbled and inspired. Eli and Soraya miss you Pa Bruce. Love to you both.
September 22nd, 2009 - 23:02
This IS what Jesus would do! Watching the videos and reading the commentary was truly humbling. May the Almighty strengthen you as you continue to complete this terrific journey of service to those in need. Eli likes watching Pa Bruce speaking to the children.