lucky 13

The work in Mexico has really boomed. They have completed a total of 13 water cisterns already and they are still going! They have really leveraged the funds that we have sent to build this many cisterns. We are still collecting funds to keep these cistern projects going in Mexico as there is a great need there and they are able to work efficiently to bring about these projects.

Thank you to all who have helped to bring the gift of clean water to other people throughout the world. Clean water helps to prevent many diseases that affect people in developing countries and is one of the first steps out of poverty.

Thank you for supporting these efforts and making life a little better for others. Click on the "donate now" tab for instructions and a link to donate. I will post some pictures from the latest projects soon.

March 2010 Update

It is time for an update!

This is information on what has been happening on this current project(s):

Juan (in-country director) is using “Thanks for Water” funds in the villages of Morones and Margaritas. Here are some of the details:

They build 3 cisterns at a time because the iron net and chicken wire come in rolls sufficient for three.

The cost of three cisterns is $1300.

Some of the “thanks for water” money went to build and repair cisterns in Morones (6 have been built so far). It will take $5200 more to complete the cisterns in Morones.

The other money has been deposited into a special account where the Mexican government can now deposit a matching grant. As soon as the government matches the “Thanks for Water” donations, work will begin in Margaritas. So, every “Thanks for Water” donation is being doubled! Once the money is in, Juan will be able to know how much money is still needed to complete all the cisterns in Margaritas. His guess right now is $4900 for phase 1.