An Oasis of Water
OASIS COMMUNITY
Oasis is a small community of people, situated just about 10 miles east of San Salvador, in the town of Santo Tomás. It is inhabited mostly by day laborers, street vendors, and masons, among other types of work which situates them in a challenging position, in an already challenging economy.
Despite its name, Oasis inhabitants don’t have access to running water in their own homes, but rather rely on common water taps distributed around the community. Even so, water is scarce and it’s not supplied continuously throughout the day, but rather just a few times a week. People have to collect and save their water for regular uses: drinking, cooking, and washing.
WATER FILTER DISTRIBUTION
Even though they have some access to water, the community water system is really old and in bad condition, resulting in bad water. These filtration kits are also going to help their economy, as sometimes inhabitants would need to save up money in order to buy drinking water, and reserve the ones they have for other uses. It will also provide benefits to the overall health of children, adults, and the elderly. Buying drinking water will not need to be a priority now. These water kits are a huge blessing for all of these families that struggle with everyday challenges. Around 450 people/120 households will benefit from these kits in Oasis.
Through Links International, we have been able to provide water filtration and storage kits for the entire community, making sure that 100% of this community can have access to safe drinking water.
- David Cuchillas, El Salvador Country Director
If you would like to give to keep safe and clean water going around the world, please give here. Just one donation of $75 changes people's lives.