Clean Water Project
our purpose
To provide proper resources in order to jointly build a UV clean water system for all individuals in the community of San Antonio. Working together with the common goal of giving access to all in need and desire clean water.
our hope
Through this project our hope is to show God’s character by relieving poverty through providing a basic need, clean water. We desire to build unity and sustainability through this water project by placing responsibility on the “Water Committee” and community to work together in order to maintain the water system and to help those in need of clean water.
why clean water?
Water is an indispensable substance to survival. In addition to that, clean water allows people to do several activities such as cooking, keeping good personal hygiene, and cleaning their household. All such activities help promote health and well-being, which are intrinsically related to people being able to work and fostering other life-sustaining activities.
education
There will be a few classes provided, such as: information on what a UV clean water systems is, how to properly use clean water within one’s home, as well as healthy living...etc. Nationals will be leading these classes in addition to our missions team of medical professionals who will be teaching proper hygiene and providing a “one minute” clinic. These clinics will offer: physicals, dental cleanings, and physical therapy during the week of our missions trip.
implementation
Prior to installing the clean water system, we have several meetings to assist community leadership with building the “Water Committee” and being training on how to maintain the clean water system. As soon as we receive funds, we begin construction to meet all requirements to implement the clean water system and then we begin installing the clean water system. This process takes between one to two months for completion.
maintenance and management
Each clean water system will be maintained by a collective effort from the “Water Committee” (runs about 7 members) as well as volunteers from the general community.
Takin Back will provide financial support for the next 2 year, on major maintenance issues outside of filter changes. This will give each community time to build a proper foundation to sustain the clean water system independently.
Our Takin Back Team in El Salvador will work closely with the community leadership to ensure sustainable success.