I did some quick analysis on the water-related questions from the 2010 Household survey. I've attached the findings. This data was collected by the health workers (APPAS) late last year.
A few notes: First, this is not all the data. The water related questions were only 1 section among many many sections in the survey. Also, about 85% of the data has been entered. Unfortunately one of the sections (Section 3) submitted data that is almost entirely uninterpretable. That's a real shame.
Keep in mind that we will analyze the data based on geography....we may see geographic patterns to some of these answers. We can also analyze it based on other factors, such as household size, rate of diarrheal illness in the community, and so forth.
The summary:
- There is very little potable/drinkable water in Pestel.
- 1/2 of people do not currently do anything to make their water safe. 1/4 of them let the water sit and settle to make it safer.
- The average hike to get water: 145 minutes.
- 1/2 collect rainwater in buckets or cisterns. Again, we'll likely see a geographic distribution to this because the streams only exist in certain areas.
We are in the early stages of planning a well-drilling venture for the people of Pestel! Obviously this is going to be a very big project and it will take time to pull this together. We are really excited about the possibilities that are beginning to open up. And we'll keep you informed!!
There are many parts that are already moving, at different speeds, and many individuals who are exploring possibilities.
We realize that a life-giving project like this is in line with our mission:
Thriving Villages is a Christian organization called to demonstrate God's goodness and compassion. We will work collaboratively and holistically with individuals and organizations, utilizing our gifts and skills to address issues of health, poverty, and development in rural Pestel, Haiti and beyond.
But we also must discern the timing, the pace, the implementation, and many thorny issues along the way.
As you pray for the work (and workers!) please consider this important area in particular.
Thanks,
Ben
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