New Wells

We are starting 16 new water projects over the next couple of years. Amigos for Christ received a grant from Cross International to build 15 new wells in rural communities without running water. One of the questions we were asked by Cross International was why do we seek out such rural communities to build wells and build water systems. The answer was simple. If we don't, who will? We have drilled over 100 wells in and around Chinandega and recently God has been clear to us in our mission. We need to take care of all in need within our reach, not just the high impact communities. If we only look for large numbers of people for impact and immediately look over smaller communities who's needs are just as drastic, we miss the point. We are not drilling wells just to provide clean water.

In this part of the process, our Directer of projects, Luis and our well team travel to these prospective rural communities to interview the people and get to know them. Rancho Pando is one of these communities. While we were there we learned the closest water supply is 3 miles away and many people walk this rocky path several times a day with 5 gallon jugs. The water supply is a river. These people bathe, wash their clothes, and drink from it. After hearing these stories, Rancho Pando is one of the first on our list of new projects. Imagine being born into a family that lives 2 hours away from any sort of civilization. The whole concept of poverty takes on a new level. The problem isn't that these people don't have an income, they have no means to get one either. From day one, their concept of life is to survive. These people need water and love just like everyone else. Please start to pray for these communities. Pray that God would lead us exactly where we are supposed to be and that bonding and trusting relationships would start to form between us and these people.

Thank you for your prayerful support. Please pass this along to others who will spread the word and pray as well.

Joey