For 2026, Channels for Change has already received funds from our partner Church, Community Bible Church in Omaha. These funds will provide two wells and should be completed in March 2026.
Our Benin partner, Mission Soleil d'Espoir (MSE) has modified their recommended approach, and will be doing deeper, machine dug wells this year. The reason for this change is that the hand dug wells sometimes run short of water during dry season. Hand dug wells are about 50-60 feet deep, while these machine wells will be about 250 feet deep. At least 2 of the hand dug wells from the past couple of years are not quite providing water fast enough during the dry season. These can be improved by making them a little deeper, so we will be watching for opportunities to do that in the near future.
The deeper wells will have better water quality, and they should not run short of water during any season. Instead of a bucket with a rope, these rely on a hand pump. The mechanism is simple, sustainable, and can be repaired with readily available parts.
MSE has 10 communities approved and ready for water wells. Channels for Change will fund 2 now. Reach Beyond, another mission agency, plans to fund four wells this year. So, there are available opportunities to fund 4 more wells right now.
Along with these wells, we will be seeking support for additional outreach and discipleship projects in the coming months. If you want to know more, please reach out to me at kastrasser@cox.net
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