Involvement

Facts

Water is the most precious resource known to man. It is a basic necessity. Without water, our lives would be dramatically different. Many of the things we take for granted such as washing machines, dish washers, and house whole plumbing would not be useful. Without clean, bacteria-free water, we would spend many hours searching for potable water and would contend with much sickness and disease from tainted water supplies. We are blessed with clean water and enjoy many luxuries because of it. Yet, in many parts of the world, such as Zambia, people struggle each day to find clean drinking water just to survive. Can you imagine that?

Consider these points:

• 1 billion people do not have access to clean water
• 70 million people are estimated to die of preventable water-related diseases by year 2020
• 43% of children drink from unsafe water sources in Sub-Saharan Africa
• 5,000 children worldwide, under the age of 5, die every day because they lack clean water

Zambian Statistics:

• 47 years is average life expectancy
• $ 1,500.00 is average yearly income

Areas of need on the ground in Zambia are:
1) Drill Water Well including installation of hand pump, health & hygiene instruction, evangelism @ $10,000 each.
2) Hand Pump repair including health & hygiene instruction, evangelism @ $ 1,200 each
3) Bibles @ $ 12.00 each, 2 water containers/2 blankets/4 pair shoes @ $ 150.00

What you can do to help

Water for the Oppressed invites you to partner with us as we minister to the people of Zambia, Africa. Listed below are various methods of how you can personally help alleviate the desperate need:

1) One time financial gift to Water for the Oppressed

2) Monthly financial support of Water for the Oppressed

3) Prayer partner

4) Sending a group from your church to Zambia

Please click on the "Donate" button below to submit your financial gift.