Latest appeal: Help ensure there is enough clean water for everyone in Bhekhindoda community
Thanks to E3 supporters, we provided water tanks to Bhekhindoda in Ingwavuma, South Africa in 2022. Although this means people have clean safe drinking water, there are not enough tanks and people queue to fill their bottles and the water runs out regularly. E3 bought the number of tanks that funds allowed, but now we would like to bless this community again and buy 10 more tanks to improve access to water.
Current situation: too many families are sharing each tank. One group has 30 households and some have 15 sharing a tank.
Aim of the appeal: buy 10 more 5,000 litre tanks so that 8-10 households can share a tank.
Fundraising target: £4,400 (£440 per tank)
WE HAVE REACHED OUR TARGET!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS
The tanks have already made a huge difference.
People used to collect water from shallow and dirty streams where cattle drink and people bathe and do laundry. They had to carry 20-30 litre buckets of water for long distances and they tried to clean the water with ashes. Now households can access clean water near to their homes.
“We were tired of drinking water from the same dam as our domesticated animals. We are now drinking clean water and our health clinic reports that the number of people being treated for running stomach has reduced.” Chief Nduna Mpontshane.
How it works: People save together a small amount of money each week to buy drinking water from a tanker which visits once a month to refill. Unfortunately, in this area, it is not possible to install a successful borehole because of the geohydrology.
The gift of clean water has improved health, hygiene and quality of life. Your donation will help ensure there is enough for everyone.
“We used to fetch water from the dam where cows, pigs and goats drink and swim. The water was very dirty. Since receiving the tank, we have enjoyed clean water. May God bless you for this great help you have given to us.”
– Sphiwe
“It is now easy for us to get water and we get it close by. When the children come back from school, they no longer face the challenge of going far away to fetch water.”
– Precious
