it starts with water

it's all about water for Megaladi.  a well was dug for them by an NGO (non-governmental organization) and they were given a diesel-powered generator to operate the well pump.  the diesel fuel for the generator is very expensive and the parts to repair and maintain it are nearly impossible to obtain.  and the real issue...the water is not suitable for consumption or irrigation.  high in salt content, the water is causing kidney problems among the villagers.  but they continue to drink it because there is no other water source. 

in our discussions with Megaladi committee members it became clear that the priority is

water.  without clean water they cannot have agriculture and income.  to be healthy they need clean water for drinking and hygiene.  some children do not attend school because of dehydration and hunger.  the first hurdle in their path of transformational community development (TCD) is water.

but they have vision and hope.  they know that they must become self-sufficient to survive.  they now realize that the hand-outs only create dependence.  they know that knowledge and guidance is the answer to helping their community. 

the local GHNI representatives, Jonathan, Zerihun, Alex, and Lemmy, are committed to leading and teaching them.  

the villagers are willing to listen, learn, and work hard.  they are committed to making their village a healthy and viable community for the next generation.

our team of four American mothers has committed to helping them as they walk hand-in-hand on this journey of transformation.  laura, courtney, jennifer and i are full of hope for the partnership of Megaladi and GHNI. 

you can support the village of Megaladi too, if you'd like.  you can be part of this amazing process.  the price is small...only $12 per month.  the reward is monumental...an entire village becoming healthy, independent, and self-sufficient.