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Project Information

UMCOR’s integrated approach to development provides access to safe drinking water through the distribution and training of household water-filtration units, the rehabilitation or construction of community wells, and appropriate sanitation facilities.

UMCOR develops programs that encourage local ownership through Community Development Committees (CDCs) where local residents create the ideas, strategies, and solutions. Empowered to make important decisions, the CDC appoints a water council to oversee the finance and operation of the well. Communities are trained the use and maintenance of the wells, learning to replace parts as needed for the future.

Currently, UMCOR supports 11 water and sanitation projects in: Kenya, Sierra Leone, Zambia, Ghana, Rwanda, Uganda, Liberia, DRC, Sudan, Bolivia, and Nicaragua. UMCOR collaborates and supports additional water programs administered through its nongovernmental organization (UMCOR-NGO), and grantees through UMCOR Health, international disaster response, and hunger and poverty.

Providing awareness and education on proper health and hygiene is a key component to all of UMCOR’s water and sanitation programs.

Through UMCOR Indonesia’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project in partnership with UNICEF, the overall health of more than 72,200 people is improving. This includes students from 31 schools in Banda Aceh, Aceh Besar, and Bireuen, and citizens seeking care at Bireuen District Hospital.

UMCOR provides greater access to improved water and sanitation facilities by improving the water supply, providing hygiene education and training for both students and teachers. Waste disposal education and training are also provided to nurses, doctors, cleaners, and administrators at the hospital.

Water and Sanitation, UMCOR Advance #3020600
Learn more at www.umcorwater.org

To make an addtional donation to this project, click here

Quick Facts

• Less than 1% of the world’s fresh water (or about .007% of all water on earth) is readily accessible for direct human use. (World Health Organization [WHO])

• At any one time, more than half of the poor in the developing world are ill from causes related to hygiene, sanitation, and water supply. (Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council [WSSCC], 2008)

• 3.575 million people die each year from water-related disease. (WHO, 2008)

• 43% of water-related deaths are due to diarrhea. (WHO, 2008)

• 88% of cases of diarrhea worldwide are attributable to unsafe water, inadequate sanitation, or insufficient hygiene. (WSSCC, 2008)

• 98% of water-related deaths occur in the developing world. (WHO, 2008)

Volunteer Information: For more information on how to volunteer, please contact your regional jurisdictional coordinator.

North Central: Lorna Jost
928 4th Street, Office #2, Brookings, SD 57006
Tel: 605-692-3390; umvim-ncj@brookings.net

Northeastern: Gregory Forrester
32 North Church Street, Cortland, NY 13045
Tel: 607-756-7799; umvimnej@twcny.rr.com

South Central: Debbie Vest
15120 Sunningdale Street, Austin TX, 78717
Tel: 913-568-8826; vimscj@sbcglobal.net

Southeastern: Paulette West
315 W. Ponce de Leon Ave, Suite 750, Decatur, GA 30030
Tel: 404-377-7424; sejinfo@umvim.org

Western: Heather Wilson
11707 Terra Bella, Lakeview Terrace, CA 91342
Tel: 818-333-6730; umvimwj@hotmail.com

Comments

1. David Says: What is the approximate cost of one well? Perhaps more individuals or groups would participate if they knew how much it costs per well. Other ministries give a dollar figure. I am disappointed that you work through/with UNICEF. I don't trust the UN in any way; too much graft and corruption. I do trust UMCOR. The UMC is large enough to do these projcts without involving the UN. Water is the most prcious resource we can give anyone, along with the Water of Life. September 16th 2011 at 08:09 PM
2. Anonymous Says: i hope people get involved in christ. July 13th 2011 at 02:07 PM
3. winnie chemutai korir Says: water is life, that is, we can not live without water. We should always conserve water. May 6th 2011 at 02:05 AM
4. Theophilus Korir Says: Water is life, provision of water is a positive enhancement towards supporting life. The best gift you can ever think of giving someone is water, it carries more weight than any other gift and when given, always give thanks and appreciation. April 26th 2011 at 05:04 AM
5. Anonymous Says: I think one way our using less water helps folks in other countries is that when companies that sell bottled water cant "buy" enough water in developed, becuase of water demand in developed countries, they go to underdeveloped coutries to buy water, where the local leaders may give in to the temptation for easy solutions to economic problems. October 19th 2010 at 07:10 PM
6. CINDY Says: Great program! We can all help in some way. October 19th 2010 at 03:10 PM
7. Dana Says: Even after the 10-Fold event is over, I hope that you keep this information online for viewing. It offers great pdf resource ideas and videos that we can use throughout the year. I certainly wish more people were viewing. This is a well-organized, throughtful program. Thanks! October 18th 2010 at 08:10 AM
8. Gretchen Says: I appreciate all that UMCOR is doing to help bring Clean Water to those in need. Blessings! October 17th 2010 at 10:10 PM
9. Judy Vielbig Says: Impressive program! October 17th 2010 at 10:10 PM
10. Richard Says: If we have more water in our Homes,Churches, Schools Just think what we could do with 1 bottle of water if we would Shear it with the Person who lives nextdoor or around the world...and it only starts with us....one Person at a time. October 17th 2010 at 05:10 PM

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