Out of Africa

A few of us from work gathered together yesterday in order to hear Sarah talk about her upcoming mission to South Africa...... and naturally, to eat, eat, eat some more!

Sarah has a passion to help bring clean water to the poverty stricken of Africa.

Often the only water to be found is not only miles away, but shared with cattle and other animals for drinking and bathing. Water For Life hopes to drill 200 African wells this year alone, in order to make clean water available for thousands.

Sarah has sponsored one of these wells. Each well costs about $5000.00, so she has been sharing her vision with others and is close to having raised enough money for one well.

God speed, Sarah! Enjoy your adventure in Africa!

About 1.2 billion people still have no access to safe drinking water, and 2.4 billion do not have adequate sanitation services. Some 2 million children die every year from water-related diseases.

Water is fundamental for life and health. The human right to water is indispensable for leading a healthy life in human dignity. It is a pre-requisite to the realization of all other human rights.
-The United Nations Committee on Economic, Cultural and Social Rights, Environment News Service, 27 Nov 02