PERU – Imagine living in a world where you don’t have access to water in your home. No water that is safe to drink, to cook or to shower. For Reyna and the people of San Jerónimo de Ullagachi, no imagination is required because this was their reality. “Our old well does not provide enough water for everyone,” said Reyna.
At over 9,000 feet above sea level, in this remote village in Peru, an hour-long journey to gather water is a daily task for many people in Reyna’s community. And the water they bring home after their long, hard trek isn’t even safe to drink and can cause sickness.
Operation Blessing saw how dire this community’s need for clean water was, and—thanks to friends like you—we were able to provide a solution. Your kindness helped provide 61 families with clean drinking water and access to sanitary restrooms at every home.
A System Providing Water that is Safe to Drink And Use
Operation Blessing installed a water system that treats the water and distributes it through the village. “Now my family and I are very happy,” said Reyna. “The water we received is safe to drink without worrying about getting sick.”
Because of your thoughtfulness, Reyna, her family, and their community can focus more time on earning income and spending time raising their children. You restored dignity and hope to a neighborhood that was drowning in despair. Having water that is safe to drink has changed their whole lives!
“Thank you very much, Operation Blessing, for making our dream of having water come true!”
