Why does The Living Water Project focus on Zambia each year? Answer: Because clean water in rural portions of Zambia continues to save lives and our on-the-ground partner, Shadreck Sibwaalu, is the hands that brings that good news! For the past ten years, Shadreck has overseen around 10 to 12 well installations per year for needy Zambians, which have had a life-changing impact on over 30,000 Zambian citizens.
Villages in Zambia need clean water, and it is a case of "water, water everywhere, yet not a drop to drink". Zambia is one of the most water-rich countries in Africa receiving between 25 to 50 inches of rain each year depending on location. However, water treatment and access to water outside of the largest cities is only available to half of the rural population.
It is estimated that around 30% of Zambians don't have access to safe water, which results in the death of 5,000 children from diarrhea each year. The installation of a well with $4,000 to $5,000 immediately brings relief to THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE within a small radius - both clean water to drink and water to promote sanitary conditions! As we've heard from Shadreck this week, he has an "endless list for villages that need some water".
Please consider donating to help Shadreck and the people of Zambia.
A dirty water source in Simaundu Village, Zambia, which the community uses for drinking. This will likely be one of the first communities to receive a clean water well from funds raised during our 2023 Zoom in on Zambia campaign.