We. Did. It.
Dearest CdA Supporters,
WE. DID. IT. With a final fundraising goal of $4,000, we raised $4,035! And in the 2.5
months that this campaign has spanned, a water tank, digging for the main piping from
the well to the tank, and piping to several houses has been completed in the community
of Tehuiste. All with YOUR support and solidarity. Woohoo!
Next comes the completion of piping installation to all houses in the community, the
installation of an industrial filter, and subsequently, the distribution of pilas (water
storage tanks/sinks/faucets) to 40 of the community’s families most in need.
Just to give you a glimpse into our methodology... First, families are receiving their
water system free of charge, but they have been required to supply the manual labor.
Second, for the pilas, families are required to pay $10 of the total $45/pila. Water system
maintenance organization and trainings will commence in January 2015, and water
sanitation trainings will continue to be given on a monthly basis to the families of the
community.
Thank you again. This project has been in the planning and implementation stages for
CdA for two years. For the community, it has been a health and political battle for near
30 years. Your support is not only bringing water to Tehuiste. It’s bringing clean water,
and with that improved health and therefore, quality of life, to the people of Tehuiste.
Thank you.
In peace and solidarity,
The CdA Team