I just received a Progress Update regarding our 2013 Charity: Water September Campaign Fundrasier. Last year we were able to raise over $1,800 to send to Orissa, India. More than 43 million people live in Orissa, and only 26% of the households there have access to clean, safe drinking water.
Thanks to all the beautiful Little Pieces of Hope supporters, we have been able to help change that.
Charity: Water's partner on the ground in Orissa is Gram Vikas. This company works closely with local government and during construction, they team up with members of the community that become very well-known around town.
This here is Lokandh Reddy. His name translates to "leader." After seeing the impact of clean water in a neighboring community Lokandh pushed every household in the Kaliabali community to agree to build toilets and bathing facilities (a requirement for all communities working with Gram Vikas).
Here is Kailash, he is a project coordinator at Gram Vikas. He works with communities to make sure that projects are being built to last. In the photo above, he is ensuring that the roof to a recently completed water tower is installed correctly.
It's said that the water project we helped with will be completed in the Fall of 2015! Can't wait to hear back, and see the impact of our campaign!
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Gandhi
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