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VIDEO: Drilling Water for People

written by Jessica Janoski August 18, 2014

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to work with Agua Yaku, an organization dedicated to bringing potable water to rural Bolivian communities by teaching villages how to use basic filters and through various drilling projects. With a team of volunteers, the “village drill” was taken to Ibiato, an indigenous community that suffers from the lack of a reliable, clean water source. While it’s one thing to simply give to those in need, it’s another to educate and invest in those who suffer. This drill gives community members the opportunity to participate in the process of bringing clean water to their town, which provides a greater sense of ownership and responsibility to the well when finished. It was heartwarming to see two cultures come together and even though this particular well was not finished, much was gained in the process and in time, this project will be completed with what we learned from the trip.

Here’s a look at the process involved in bringing water to people. Enjoy!

{ Agua Yaku and The Village Drill from Jessica Janoski .}

VIDEO: Drilling Water for People was last modified: July 8th, 2016 by Jessica Janoski
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Weekly Wishes - Número Dos - The Bohemian Diaries August 18, 2014 at 3:34 pm

[…] wrote about tourism and community development in rural Peru and posted a video from a recent trip drilling a water well here in Bolivia.  Check ‘em […]

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Suzette September 6, 2014 at 3:32 pm

Good for you! I’d love to get involved with something like that. Thanks for sharing. I love your site btw! Suzette – TrySomethingFun.com

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Jessica Janoski September 6, 2014 at 5:34 pm

It was a great experience, Suzette! I definitely recommend seeking out organizations that work with local communities as a way to learn about local culture and establish connections/relationships that you would otherwise miss out on. Thanks for reading!

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