They’ve arrived! We came down from Mzuzu on Saturday. With 11 trucks, 9 tool boxes and bits and pieces…(for those who don’t know…I broke my left arm 6 weeks ago and the cast can come off today! I was leery about driving 1 handed but as we needed so many trucks I stepped up. Bumpy dusty and long but no problem)
1 volunteer came in on Saturday, and 5 more on Sunday, and due to weather in Ethiopia 11 more on Monday. Plans are in place for who is going where in which truck but it is all still subject to change (of course). And then did as everything got delayed by the delay. After the first week, there will be a determination of moving teams to get to areas where the wells are ready. They are still being built as well. 4,100 wells…here we go!
Today was training. Welcomes from all the coordinators. Learning androids and taking info at the wells. How to try to get the best pictures at the wells. Money and how to keep track if expenses. Reminders of cultural differences. Truck driving and practice. Assignments of where we’re going.
I’m partnered with Francine and we’re going to work with Field Officer Mwanjiko in Dwangwa which is close to the lake but not quite at the lake. We’ve been given two trucks as well, so we’ll be out for the day on our own but staying at the same hotel.
Any amount small or large will help to fund this life giving gift. For $475 (an entire well) you will get a picture of the well and some of the villagers that you have sponsored. To donate go to mmmwater.org
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