In a few days clean water will be flowing in a Haitian community called Caboule. As a result of Faith’s Walk for Water a clean water system is being installed in a part of the world that has experienced tremendous upheaval as a result of a massive earthquake and the subsequent challenges of disease, despair, and rebuilding.
In 2010, Water Missions International identified Caboule as a community in desperateneed of safe water.
Caboule Mayor Charles Jean Meces says, “Caboule is a village in High Tapio commune and has been also affected by cholera. The only water source is a well with a hand pump and people from five villages come to this place for their water. I would ask to help us have treated water to stop cholera.”
The Mayor’s daughter, Miss Sarah, says, “every day I carry water to my house from 3:00 am to 5:00 pm for our needs. Some days I have much pain in my back and neck from the heavy water buckets. Many people walk for several kilometers to get water from this well. Some come with donkeys to carry their water buckets. Some other people walk for two hours to get water from this place.”
Miss Sarah explained that many women suffer from feminine infections from bathing in this bad water and children often have diarrhea. She also mentioned that cholera is very present in this village.
Miss Sarah says, “If we get this treated water it will be the greatest gift from God for us because a young girl with donkeys carrying water we have been asking for help for a long time.”
In Haiti, 51% of the annual deaths are due to water-born diseases and lack of proper sanitation. When the system is completed it will provide safe water for more than 3,000 people per day.
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us full of grace and truth. The startling message of Christmas is that God has not abandoned this world but has chosen to make it His home and to restore it. His love for all is apparent. He invites us to love the same way.
Clean water for Christmas. The perfect gift. The gift that makes God’s heart race.
Peace & Joy
~Pastor Rob
