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Numerous activities begin, and others continue, as part of the process of supporting community members to identify their needs, advocate for resources, and work in partnership with BPD staff and municipal authorities to plan and implement projects that collectively contribute to improvements in health and well-being. Throughout the process, community members - including men and women - gain knowledge, skills, experience and confidence to continue the community development program.
Friday, 10 February 2012
Armira Xicay
El Durazno, San Martin Jilotepeque
(See the September 2011 blog to learn of Armira's life "before water.")
My life has changed very much in the last few months. Water is no longer a problem. The exhausting days spent carrying water are over. My husband, sons, daughter and I are very happy and thankful to God and ABPD for changing our situation. I do not need to get up at 4 a.m. to fetch water. I can now sleep until 5 a.m. and still have time to bathe and make breakfast for my children before they go to school.
They get up at 6 a.m. and leave our home clean and fed. Just a few days ago, this would have been impossible.
My parents live with me. My dad is 81 and mom is 78. Because of their age, they cannot prepare their food and we had no time to look after them. But all this has changed thanks to the water system. I only open the tap and the water is there! I have enough even for my vegetables and flowers and also for my animals--chickens and a pig. They need water, too but this was not possible before. ABPD also gave us an Eco-filter so now we even have purified water We received training on how to use it and keep it clean. It is very useful as we do not boil water anymore, which saves firewood.
All this has come together with the water project, but there is even more! A few days ago ABPD told us they would support the village, helping to build efficient stoves and they taught us how to build them. Thank you, ABPD. This is real now! I have already have my stove built and I am so happy because I will not cook again using an open fire on the floor. I will not have eye problems because of the smoke and my coughing will stop. The best thing is we are not going to need lots of firwwood, which is very limited and buying it is very expensive. I cannot wait to use my stove. It is beautiful but I have to wait 20 days until the concrete is totaly dry.
All this has been so good for us. This is something we will be able to leave for our children.
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