My Story

This project is dear to my heart as it offers me and the team a unique opportunity to support 17 families in Caruaru, Brazil.

Families in this region live in extreme poverty. More than 5,5 millions of people lives without access to water, neither for consumption nor for basic daily activities such as cooking, or bathing. The lack of water access forces them to walk long distances, several times a week, to be able to supply their homes. This task is, most of the times, carried out by women and children. Walking about two hours to fetch water implies, therefore, a significant reduction of the time that they can devote to generating income for the family, and children to studies.

Furthermore, this water is also in contact with animals, community laundry and waste which can cause contamination which leads to transmission of many diseases and other health issues.

Our mission is to build water tanks for the families in Caruaru. We aim to help families have access to safe, clean water through roof repairs and water tank construction.

Help us raise funds to build a 16,000 liters water tank. Help us make a change!