Serenah's Mitzvah Project
Help Fund a Water Project
When there is no water, there is needless suffering.
Poverty, disease, hunger, inequality... you name it. There are lots
of things wrong with our world. Each has devastating effects on
billions of lives. But did you know that many of the seemingly
impossible problems facing the world's poor are linked directly to a
lack of clean water?
It costs $7,000.00 to construct a well. At first, this seemed like a lot of money to raise, but I thought I would go ahead and give it a try because nothing is impossible. 100% of the donations I raise will go toward the construction of the well.
The need of clean, safe water is widespread in Uganda. The good news
is that in many places, there is ample groundwater that allows for
hand-dug wells to be installed. Teams dig, sometimes quite literally by
hand, to a depth of 50-100 feet, reinforcing the walls of the well
along the way. Once a good amount of water is found, the well is capped
and a hand pump is attached.
Once water is found, the team trains the local community on how to
properly us their new well. They also spend time teaching the local
community about proper sanitation and hygiene.
Who's Helping?
| Date | Donor | Amount | Message |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/12 | Serenah's Friends | $35.00 | |
| 10/31/12 | Sheryl Selk | $40.00 | |
| 10/31/12 | Ann & Lowell Schultz | $50.00 | |
| 08/26/12 | Pam Travis | $26.75 | |
| 08/21/12 | Gail Rubin Kunish | $50.00 | |
| 08/13/12 | Cynthia Swanson | $40.00 | |
| 08/13/12 | Marleen Waldman | $100.00 | |
| 08/01/12 | Rami Espinosa | $25.00 | |
| 07/26/12 | Jenni/Joy Reyes | $15.00 | |
| 07/26/12 | Anonymous Donor | $20.00 | blessings! |
| 07/25/12 | Debbie Santos | $36.00 | Bless you, Serenah for doing this. |
| 07/21/12 | Anonymous Donor | $200.00 | Faith is taking the first step without being able to see the whole staircase. Though it looks like a hard goal, G-d will help you see the staircase and reach your goal. Keep it up Serenah. |
| 07/20/12 | Rhonda Dunigan | $50.00 | Wow Serenah, what a great idea. Thanks for letting us share this with you! |
| 07/18/12 | Arias Family | $35.75 | When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them |
| 07/18/12 | Amie Lorson | $100.00 | Serenah, I am so proud of you! This is an awesome mitzvah project! Love, Amie |
| 07/16/12 | Rick Choffel | $10.50 | Thank you for putting Jesus' words into actions |
| 07/15/12 | Serenah Cale | $200.00 | |
| 07/14/12 | Bailey Kraus | $36.00 | |
| 07/14/12 | Robert Kraus | $100.00 | |
| 07/04/12 | Carole Wright | $100.00 | |
| 07/01/12 | Anonymous Donor | $115.00 |
Why It Matters
Did you know nearly 1 billion people don't have safe water to drink?
Together, we can change that. Let's fund a new source of drinking water for those who suffer needlessly without it!
Our gifts will be used to construct or rehabilitate a water project, like a well or sand dam, in Africa. We'll see pictures, GPS coordinates, and updates as they come in from the actual water project we fund so we can celebrate the results along with the community we help.
About The Water Project
The Water Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization unlocking human potential by providing clean, safe water to communities around the world who suffer needlessly without.
Working with local partners in countries like Kenya, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Uganda, we build long lasting water projects that are organized, owned and managed by the communities receiving them.
Together, with our partners we identify, implement, report on and follow up on every project. Then we share the whole story with you to inspire confidence in the work being done and the impact it has.