We did it again! The water project of Jabouin is a reality: .Clean and fresh water is now available.
As we all know, the need for sustainable source of water for a community is crucial. Without clean and fresh water, the community will be exposed to waterborne illnesses, such as typhoid, cholera, and chronic diarrhea which are the causes of many deaths. This is why it was important for the community of Jabouin to have access to this much needed resource.
In Jabouin, the water issue became more urgent with the construction of the community School slated to open in September 2018. So, while the school project was under way, we contacted several companies with the expertise to handle the water project. Due to the remote location of Jabouin with no accessible roads to accommodate heavy equipment, we had difficulty finding a firm to handle the project. Finally, we found a local company with experience in digging wells and willing to go to a remote area where the work had to be done manually.
Success is in the air. The well is functioning and was inaugurated on Monday, August 27, 2018. The well is not only a source of water for Jabouin but also for the surrounding communities. As the pictures below depict, the people getting the water are happy and grateful.
On behalf of the KPP Board of Directors, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to Guy S Antoine and his Facebook friends for their contributions to this noble cause. Special thanks go to Mr. Jean Robert Isidor of KPP-Haiti for his leadership and support to get the job done. Our thanks go as well to the Ing. Philippe Eliscar, Director of OREPA Sud-DINEPA, for the special feasibility study done on the site. The Community of Jabouin (Port-a-Piment) and its surroundings appreciate the love and contribution of all who donated to provide them at last, with fresh and clean water.
Let us conclude with a translated note from a member of the community:(see video)
“…KPP, thank you for making it possible for people in our community and surrounding communities to come and share this great gift with us…We wish KPP members long life.”
Yves Sidney
