When was the last time you gave someone a glass of water as
a gift? Most of us probably never have. In India, where people die daily due to
dehydration and water borne illnesses, water may be the most precious gift you
can give. In India,
21% of all communicable diseases are related to unsafe drinking water (World
Bank).
It is estimated that 665 million people in India defecate
outside in open sewers or fields, leading to infected water sources. Most
sobering, the Indian Association of Pediatricians records that Indian infants,
below the age of five, make for 25% of the total global deaths due to
diarrhea-related causes.
Statistics like these can be overwhelming, especially for
those of us who have only to turn a faucet on to fill a glass of clean, cold water
from our taps.
Installing new wells is just as much a ministry as giving out
tracts or packages of food. Through this, AIM representatives have an opportunity to meet the villagers
and show the love of Christ in action, providing living water along with clean
drinking water. Village leaders and community members express their
gratitude for this act of love and concern.
Wondering how you can give the gift of clean water to those
in India?
Donate a water well for $500
Work with your company to set up a matching fund.
Collect funds with your classroom or youth group and donate
them toward the full price of a water well.
To give today, click on the blue button. Thank you!
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Prayer Requests
Pray that God will continue to work mightily in the land of India in 2012 through AIM.
Pray that God would provide a new US office.
Pray for more sponsors to support and expand the work in
India.
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