Growing up in South Africa gave me a good idea of how precious water is. I remember there was a drought and we were restricted to 400 liters of water per day. That might seem like a lot, but when you shower and drink, brush your teeth and cook with a family of four or five, it goes very quickly. Millions of people do not have access to even one liter of fresh water a day nor do they have the opportunity to enjoy education, healthcare, housing, nutrition or sanitation. They live without hope for a bright future. But the compassion of people like you can change that.

These great needs drive me to action: raising money so more villages have access to fresh water. I saw firsthand the impact a water station can have on a small village when I visited Ghana with Compassion Canada in 2018.

I have some EXCITING news to share - I’m personally matching all donations dollar for dollar up to $5,000!

That means every dollar you give will be doubled - turning $50 into $100, $100 into $200, and so on, up to a total of $5,000. Together, we can make twice the difference!

These funds will provide the following initiatives:

- Providing water filtration systems

- Constructing toilets and washrooms

- Developing septic systems

- Providing hand washing stations and hygiene education

- Establishing waste collection and management

Thanks for joining me in this valuable task.

Barbara