When we saw that studies show contaminated water is responsible for 3 of the top 5 illnesses in Ecuador, we felt called to help in some way in the name of Jesus – to meet a physical need of these families.
Over the last five years, our partners have provided clean water to more than 3000 people in Ecuador. In the first community, we served, the government’s health clinic already noticed a dramatic decrease in patients with illnesses from unclean drinking water
We also love that hundreds of water filtration systems were installed in the homes of impoverished and at-risk families. Today, we celebrate that 3000 more people now have clean, safe drinking water for life!
We have seen hundreds of lives transformed. Like Maria who had heart surgery and thanks to the clean water, her recovery was speedy and complete. Or Luis, who, prior to Give Water, would collect water with big buckets from the rain if their small pool did not collect enough water from nearby streams.
Today you have the opportunity to provide clean drinking water to 1000 more families in Manta, a city located on the coast of Ecuador and was hit hard by a tremendous earthquake a few years ago. Today, thousands of families still struggle to recover from the social, financial crisis it caused. As a result, many live in remote areas with no access to running water or electricity, so they buy from water tank trucks.
Through our Give Water program, we install lifetime water filtration systems in the homes of poor, at-risk families. We educate the families on the benefits of drinking and using clean, safe water. We also have monthly follow-up visits to monitor the positive impact that this program is having. In addition, we partner with local ministries and organizations, training their teams in holistic ministry to children – coaching them as they continue to minister to the whole family.
Through these monthly visits, we are able to build relationships. These visits often become a chaplaincy visit where we share the Good News and are invited to pray with the family. Many people have come into a relationship with Jesus through these visits. Addictions have been broken. Marriages have been restored. Parents have better relationships with their kids.
Over time, we will measure a significant transformation in the health and well-being of the whole family as the kids have fewer illnesses and fewer visits to the doctor while each family member feels better, stronger, and healthier.
Today, you have the opportunity to transform thousands of lives thanks to your partnership and support in providing clean water.
Are you ready to take on the challenge of giving clean water to families in Ecuador? Visit the Give Water Project website (https://projectm25.org/give-water/) to make a difference today!