Clean water for Haiti

Haitian girl getting clean water from the filtration systemCholera and other waterborne diseases continue to pose a threat to the people of Haiti, especially as the hurricane season causes flooding and spreads contaminated water.

In response to this risk, a water filtration system was installed at the Duval school near Port-au-Prince. In Haiti, many children are able to go school because they have been sponsored and even more children receive lunches through the Haiti School Feeding program. And now the children at Duval school are able to have access to clean water.

This system can prevent many waterborne illnesses including: viruses, coliform, typhoid fever, infectious jaundice, hepatitis and influenza virus, dysentery, and cholera along with many others. The system filters the water in two steps. First it filters out sediment and other large particles and then it filters out microscopic impurities including pesticides, harmful chemicals, organic matter and other contaminants.

Water Fitration System

The water filtration system does not rely on electricity but on solar power and battery power. It can filter 100 gallons of water a day on solar power alone. With the help of the battery it can filter one gallon of water per minute. Water from any stream, well, pond, or creek can be filtered to 99.99% purity.

So far, the system is working very well and further evaluation will determine whether or not this system will be used in other schools in Haiti or elsewhere.

Read more about the need for clean water+

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Laura, June 28th 2011 | Tags: , , , , ,
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A place to call home

The Cuenca Medina Family in their new home

The Cuenca Medina family of Lima, Peru received a new home along with ten other families. Jesucito is a flower vender and earns only $100 a month while Maribel takes care of their children. The children’s names are Lesly (11), Jasmyn (8) and Benebet (3).

The Cuenca Medina family in front of their old home

The Cuenca Medina family in front of their old home in Lima, Peru.

In their old home

Their old home was only a one room shack constructed from scrap materials.

The Cuenca Medina family in front of their new home

Their new home has three small bedrooms and affordable water and electricity. The Cuenca Medina family knows that God has blessed them.

See more photos of the families who have received new homes on our facebook page+

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Laura, June 23rd 2011 | Tags: , , ,
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Flooding in Haiti

The hurricane season has begun to take a toll on the already vulnerable people of Haiti. Port-au-Prince has been inundated by floods from the heavy rains—more than 20 people have been killed.

Many Haitians have been displaced from the camps they have called home since the 2010 earthquake. These tent cities are overcrowded and unsafe environments—but they have become the only home of thousands of Haitians. Now streams, up to 4 feet high, are flowing through many of these camps and are taking with them the little shelter and comfort left to the people.

Men, women and children are walking through the streets with water up to their waists carrying the few belongings they have. Many of them do not know where they will go, only that they must get away from the water.

As the ground is being saturated, mudslides have become a likely hazard. There is also risk of another cholera outbreak. The rains are expected to worsen, as this hurricane season has been predicted to be a harsh one.

Mendelson Cesar, Childcare Worldwide Director in Haiti, has asked us to pray for the Haitian people, especially those who have little left to hope for.

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Laura, June 8th 2011 | Tags: , , ,
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Surviving the Summer Slump

What is the summer slump?Little boy

The “summer slump” is a trend experienced by many ministries that is characterized by a decrease in income during the summer months. The cause for this decrease in support could be a myriad of reasons. Many people go on vacations during the summer and forget their routine commitments, such as mailing in a monthly sponsorship check or regular donation. Spending extra income on family outings and summer fun may replace giving to help children in need. It isn’t always an intentional choice not to give; it is just something that may easily slip from our minds. Regardless of the reason, the children we serve don’t take vacations, and while we are enjoying the sun and summer fun, we must remember them.

How does the summer slump affect the children we serve?

In many of the countries in which we work, children go to school during our summer, so those in our sponsorship program still need us to help them with their school fees. The children in our children’s villages depend on us all year around, and the little ones in our school feeding programs count on us to keep their bellies from groaning so they can focus on their studies. We cannot reach out to more families and children through our Survival Pak program if our supporters forget about the needs of the people we serve, especially when food prices are increasing.

How can I help children survive the summer slump?

Faithful giving in the summer—a season of great need—makes a resounding difference in the lives of children. Remembering to write a check for your sponsored child or for the Care Partner program that you support will help maintain these programs. Giving above and beyond your regular commitment will help prevent the slump and ensure that we will be able to continue our mission. To learn more ways you can help children survive and succeed, check out our website or call our office at 1-800-553-2328.

Give Today: Help children survive the summer slump+

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Laura, June 7th 2011 | Tags: , , ,
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Living Alone

The three boys in front of their shack

By: Dr. Max Lange

I just returned from Africa. On my last day in Uganda, I witnessed an incredible story. It is the story of survival of three brave young boys: Topher (12), Rogers (10) and little Joseph (8).

These boys live alone in a broken down shack out in the middle of a rural area. To get water, they have to walk for an hour to the closest water well. The bigger boys earn a little cash or get food by working in the fields, but it is never enough so they are always hungry. They are all alone in the world.

Their mother died many years ago. Two years ago, their father left them alone after selling the little land the family owned. What I saw and heard when I met these boys is probably one of the most moving stories I have witnessed. When I prayed with the boys, I asked the Lord to comfort them and to bring along people who would be able to help.

The boys cooking with an old pot on the groundWe left them a survival pak and made the promise to bring more food, but we need the help of our friends to take care of these boys and help them survive. Beyond this, we will find sponsors so that they can go to school.

When I saw these boys, I was reminded again of the mission of this ministry. There are so many children like Topher, Rogers, and Joseph who have been given no reason to be hopeful. Praise God for making it possible to offer these children a spark of hope by sharing His love with them and helping release them from the grip of poverty.

Read about our Survival Pak Program+
Read about Child Sponsorship+

If you would like to sponsor one of these boys please contact our office at 1-800-553-2328 or email sponsorship@childcareworldwide.org

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admin, June 1st 2011 | Tags: , , ,
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