TIA Tuesday: Success in Uganda

I have the humble privilege of working at an organization that partners with some incredible leaders in Uganda to bring hope and development to their rural community. The best part about having a hand in international development is that we're all striving to work ourselves out of our jobs. What a funny concept that is! Humbling, certainly. Joyful, even more so.

The Sasser's, our sweet family on the ground in Kaihura, Uganda, wrote an update over the weekend about the wells they've had a hand in building through donations on Know.Think.Act. over the last year or so.

They wrote the following on Global Support Mission's Blog Abroad:

On November 17th, Bringing Hope to the Family held a well handover ceremony in the village of Kisangwa to celebrate the completion of a new shallow well pump. Kisangwa is a small village on the outskirts of Katooke town. This well has provided clean water to over 160 people!

Over the last few well constructions, we at GSM have been transitioning out of the lead role where wells are concerned. In order to have this well program fully succeed, Bringing Hope has to own the project fully. We are still involved, but in a minor role. A young man, Peter, who works for Bringing Hope, has been doing a great job taking the lead. We are excited to continue to equip and train him in order to be the lead in our clean water and sanitation program. It is an exciting time as we empower more local leaders!

Check out this beautiful well dedication in Kisangwa!
Do you see any outside Americans there? No way, Jose.

Praise the Lord for raising up men and women like Peter who understand the problem of unsanitary water in their community and are passionate about effecting change. What an encouragement it is to see sustainable international development work carried to this point. TIA(frica): where God continues to raise local leaders to bring Glory to their communities. It sure ain't easy, but today, 160 more people in this world have access to clean water. Hallelujah.