Flowing water. . .

Today we visited our focus slum community. Over the past 3-5 years, a community of approximately 1000 Nepali people has developed along the banks of the Bhagmati River that flows through Kathmandu. They live in poorly constructed shanties and draw their water from 4 pumps pulling directly from the river. This river water is used for laundry, cooking, bathing, and drinking. Sadly, the water is not suitable for drinking as the river is polluted with more than I care to describe.

We've learned to make a water purification system utilizing a 300 liter container, rocks, silt, and sand. Amazing what you can do! Our next step is to consult with the community leadership to determine: 1) if they would like for us to build 2 systems for drinking water; 2) where. We've identified 2 target areas already. We are now in prayer for God to move upon the leadership and allow us to bless this community with water purification systems.

(The photo above is the slum community and river. I'll put more photos on facebook later.)