Diarrheal disease is a major issue in many areas of the world, and a top cause of mortality among children under age 5 globally.
As you may remember, last year we were able to build an orphanage building for pygmy children in North Kiva, Democratic Republic of Congo. The staff and children moved in months ago and are very thankful for their new living space. About 6 weeks ago we were made aware that over half of the children in the orphanage were suffering from diarrhea and many of the children were becoming weak and sick. They were using an old latrine on the property that was full and unable to be fully cleaned and sanitized.
We were happy to be able to respond.
So over the past few weeks we have watched, from afar, the crazy hard labor that has gone into building, in my opinion, the most exquisite septic tank with three toilets and one shower room, that has ever been built! There have been periods of waiting as the rains pounded the area and also periods of waiting due to the drying of hand poured cement. I am happy to report that this week the children have begun using the toilets and shower room and are very thrilled about their new digs!
Preventing diarrheal disease never looked so good. Yay for healthy and happy kids!
That’s some good work!! Thank you for all you’re doing to help those that desperately need it. ❤️