Over 1000 Families Benefit From Well

The photo, taken in 2007, shows the new well in Raroki village donated by the 2006 Golden Jubilarians of the Sisters Of St. Joseph, Buffalo, NY

Jim Adede from Raroki village emailed FIOH-USA on March 2, 2009 stating:

"Raroki Project is doing very well. The well is doing very well. You will not believe this: at the moment there is a lot of drought at home and our people are really affected. The ponds that have always assisted people have also dried up. The Well that you assisted us to rehabilitate is now the only source of water for both domestic, drinking and animal use. It's serving over 1000 families daily, and with very long queues. Because of the dry spell, and the large number of people it serves, it now operates for nearly 20 hours every day! It has saved us a great deal, thanks to you and Michele, and The Future in Our Hands fraternity! It has also really helped, especially women and children to save time, instead of walking for 3 hours for nearest source of river water (which is contaminated), by increasing time spent with family members, while school going children can concentrate on their studies. We will forever remain grateful."