Clean water is a basic necessity of human life. It doesn't have to come from your refrigerator door or the kitchen sink but it must be available. There are nine villages in the municipality (a municipality is like our counties and formed around a central city) of Chajul that need access to potable water. At the present time, the people obtain their water through the collection of rain water during the raining season( which last about three months) and also by carrying water up to four miles distance from springs and a river. I am hoping to gather enough solid information to raise support for a water system the municipality is hoping to develop. It would affect about 2175 people. What a gift that would be!
Another type of project I want to be involved in is the support of agricultural and vocational programs. This photo is of a completed chicken coop in one of the villiages. Operated primarily by local women, there are indigenous programs for developing sheep and chicken production. Providing 5 sheep and a shed, or 12 laying hens and shed, to a family that lives on less then a dollar a day per person can be a huge economical boost. With only one week to go until my flight leaves, the feeling that this opportunity is finally here looms large in my mind. In eight days I will be starting language school in Xela Gautemala. Very very cool!
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Micheal,
I wish you all the strength and courage to accomplish your goals while in Guatemala. God helps those who helps others and he knows when you are sincere. You can change the world by helping one person at a time and your impact will be huge on those small towns. We met at Habitat construction. I am a family partner and you met my husband while putting down sod and we love your energy. Espero que regreses muy pronto para practicar tu espanol. Quidate mucho. Laura Counley (Diaz)
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