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At this moment in history,the availability of water forlife is
threatened, even thoughour Creator God has providedenough for all
if we knew howto share it well. Affi rming ourchoices, in
solidarity with thoseof many others, will determine
the outcome of this moment,we resolve to adopt a corporatestance
on the issue of water.
We, Sisters of Charity, resolveto pray, study and act to
assurethe just sharing of water for life
on earth.
-E C S W, A
Dear Friends,
As we go about our daily lives, most of us turn on the tap
withoutthinking, to wash our hands, rinse our food or water our
gardens.But what if you knew you had to make your water last 30
days, untilthe next water delivery? Or that you had two jugs of
water to last theday, until you walk 3 hours to refill them the
next morning?
2013 has been named the International Year of Water
Co-operation.In doing so, the United Nations General Assembly said
co-operation is essential to strike a balance between the different
needs
and priorities and share this precious resource equitably, using
wateras an instrument of peace. We couldnt agree more.
Partnering with communities in need, local organizations and
you,our donors, our support of water projects has exceeded
$600,000since 2005. But though much has been done, much is still
left to do.
Please take a moment to read this update on some projects we
havesuccessfully funded, and learn about one of the water projects
wehave on the horizon. With an issue this big, it is truly only
throughco-operation that we can change lives.
Blessings,
Sister Donna GeernaertCongregational Leader
Sister Marie SorensonDirector of Advancement
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Nuevo Reque is a community of approximately 500families, most of
whom barely make a living throughrecycling work. It is an area
known for extreme poverty,lacking in basic services.
Tanks to your donations, our Congregation was able tofinancially
support the installation of a water storage tank,
a well, and in the final phase of the project, residentialwater
connections.Were pleased to report that 326families now have
running water in their homes.
Te United Nations reports
that 783-million people do not
have access to clean water and
almost 2.5-billion do not have
access to adequate sanitation.
And those conditions are
expected to get worse as theclimate changes and global
populations continue to rise.
PERUNUEVO REQUE, CHICLAYO
El Cercado is a small town close to the Haitian border. With
a population of approximately 30,000, the town has become
acentre for 15 rural communities composed of 60 villages. Tisarea
had water systems installed in the past, but many of themhad been
damaged by storms, had fallen into disrepair or nolonger served the
growing needs of the area.
Trough our partnership with Hermandad, Inc., theSisters of
Charity were able to fund a project to repair andreconstruct the
damaged systems, restoring proper watersupply to the area.
DOMINICAN REPUBLICEL CERCADO / GAJO DE PEDRO,VALLECIO AND
BAROLO
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DOMINICAN REPUBLICLOS COROCIOS, LAS MAAS DE FARFAN
Our latest water project is located in theDominican Republic,
and we are once againpleased to partner with Hermandad, Inc.
Los Corocitos is a farming village. Over the years,the community
has partially constructed sectionsof a water system, including some
private tapsand distribution lines. Tis new project will addto the
communitys efforts by providing a deeper
well and a 12,000-gallon storage tank. It will alsoconnect the
existing lines to create a cohesivewater system.
As is the case with all of our water projects, membersof the
local community will be involved. Tey willcontinue to provide
labour throughout the projectto help offset costs, and they will be
educated onthe proper long-term maintenance of the system.Hygiene
workshops will also be held to help the entirecommunity improve its
health and well-being.
Te final cost of this project is estimated to be$18,000, and
will benefit 750 people in 120 homes.
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Sister Marie Sorenson, SCDirector of Advancement
Sisters of Charity-Halifax
85-10 61st Road
Rego Park NY 11374
Tel: 718-424-1813
Fax: 718-651-5645
[email protected]
Carrie FlemmingAdvancement Associate
Sisters of Charity-Halifax
215 Seton Road
Halifax NS B3M 0C9
Tel: 902-406-8114
Fax: 902-457-3506
[email protected]
Rosemary PreviteAdvancement Associate
Sisters of Charity-Halifax
125 Oakland Street
Wellesley Hills MA 02481
Tel: 781-997-1210
Fax: 781-416-0939
[email protected]
For more information please contact:
Supplies for 1 water tap $38
Piping to connect 3 homes to the water system $84
Drilling each additional 2 of the well $108
A submersible pump $385
Please consider these realexamples of costs, takenfrom the Los
CorocitosWater Project, whenyoure determining theamount of your
gift:
