I, along with a partner from my community, and some major translation help from my host brother, wrote a grant proposal to Small Projects Association, which gets its funding from USAID.
We won three thousand dollars to build an aqueduct and pump to pump water up to my neighborhood here in Moldova. The households in this area were running very low on water and many still do not even have running water because of the shortage. Now that we have begun construction all of the households included will now be able to have running water and enough water for irrigation in their home gardens. Men, women and children have been out working hard to make this happen. Everything is done by hand so its a lot of work. It has been so inspiring to see people engaged in the improvement of infrastructure in their own community.
We won three thousand dollars to build an aqueduct and pump to pump water up to my neighborhood here in Moldova. The households in this area were running very low on water and many still do not even have running water because of the shortage. Now that we have begun construction all of the households included will now be able to have running water and enough water for irrigation in their home gardens. Men, women and children have been out working hard to make this happen. Everything is done by hand so its a lot of work. It has been so inspiring to see people engaged in the improvement of infrastructure in their own community.
Every couple of hours or so someone from the neighborhood would bring out some small glasses of cold wine or a plate of snacks so that everyone who was working could rest and cool off a bit.
Also, one household would always provide lunch for everyone involved. Nothing like a nice Moldovan masa (meal) in the middle of a hard work day.
My hardworking partner Ştefan on the left. None of this would have happened had he not put in the long hours of work and research with me.
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ReplyDeleteBravo matale, jos palarie, malaghets! Aiasta nie imi place sa vad.
ReplyDeleteCailin,
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiration you are to so many people. The World is a much better place because of people like you. What a project and your group will never forget this. Thank you from me to you for your love and hard work. Peace Sherry
Cailin,
ReplyDeleteYou are something else. The impact you have made on these people is truly extraordinary. I feel so lucky to know you and share blood with you. I can't wait to read this blog to my little baby and tell him/her how you were changing the world while they were being born. Love you too much. Miss you badly.
Great job Cailin...and congrats to all in your community for their hard work!!!
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