By Eric Wheel | Director and Project Manager
Hello to all of our dear friends and supporters from GlobalGiving,
As spring approaches, the villagers continue to be so grateful for the positive effects that the Water Project has on their day-to-day lives. Although this has been a long and difficult winter, a steady supply of fresh water has saved people (and children in particular) from making the arduous and dangerous climb to the mountain spring every day. The washhouses and toilets have enabled a much higher level of cleanliness and sanitation for the people than they had previously, reducing infection and illness.
One issue that has arisen is the need to actively maintain the water system during the cold season from September through April. Due to the very rocky terrain and extreme weather in these mountains, some parts of the pipeline and system fall victim to falling rocks or ice blockages. The village has hired a person who is experienced to maintain the water systems to ensure its proper functioning. Part of the funds being raised are now going towards this ongoing expense as well as towards paying off the loans that the village took out to build the system.
More than 2800 people’s lives have already been made better by the Water Project. It is our hope that the water system can eventually be extended to bring this great benefit to the households in the outlying areas who continue to make the daily trek for fresh water. On behalf of the Tibet Humanitarian Project and the villagers, we deeply thank you for your great generosity and compassion.
By Eric Wheel | Project Leader
By Eric Wheel | Project Leader and Board Member
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