Bring Clean Water to 3000 Tibetan Villagers

In our last report we conveyed the good news that a major donor  had made  it  possible  for  the village to  repair  the pipeline  before  the  onset of  the Tibetan winter. Unfortunately, the project has been delayed. In this very remote part of Tibet, the support of the County Administration is crucial for any project to move forward. There  were delays in the approval process over  the Summer that have now pushed the repair of the pipeline into  next Spring. The village leadership  has  been working with the County’s leadership  committee and the County engineers to agree on  a design and plan that will avoid any similar problems going into  the future. Several important elements are the possible modification of the route of  the pipeline so that it can be buried deeply enough in the rocky mountainous soil to avoid freezing; effective insulation as a fail-safe mechanism; and the specification and purchasing of materials that are certified to meet government standards. Each of these elements  has  its own unique challenges  and requires proactive local/regional government partnership to achieve success.

The one constant  throughout this sometimes  frustrating process  is   the persistence and  equanimity shown by the villagers. Even though they are once again  carrying water down the mountain every day, they know that we, the network of Global  Giving supporters, continue to support their efforts and are committed to the long-term success of the project.