The Story of The Good Samaritan Church in the Macurungo community
Initial
research was carried out in several communities within Beira to assess
the primary needs. The result showed that a large number of people had
limited or no access to a reliable source of drinking water.
As a result a pilot project was developed with the Good Samaritan Church to install a running water source in their community.
The
majority of funds were provided by Ascension Church in the US, and the
Good Samaritan Church was able to provide resources to ensure they took
ownership of the project.
On September 1st the community tap
was officially opened by the President of the Município, (the Mayor of
Beira). This was followed by a celebration to thank everybody who had
been involved in the process and had helped make the community tap a
reality!
The project is continuing to run well and The Good
Samaritan Church is managing the tap, ensuring that families who use
the water are contributing monthly to the costs. Approximately 50
families in the community of Macurungo are accessing the water point,
providing clean, safe water to about 400 people, making a significant
difference in terms of health and hygiene.
As the project
continues it will be monitored and evaluated and we will learn from
this project so it can be replicated in other areas of the city, so
further communities will be able to benefit from accessing clean water.
“I have never heard of a church doing something like this, but
we are so thankful for the Good Samaritan church. Before it was
difficult for us to get water, now it is so much easier.” Community
member, Macurungo