We have had
the privilege of starting projects with a Deaf school in Jocotenango, called
LAVOSI, Las Voces del Silencio (voices of the silent). It has around 19
students of varying ages, and has an incredible staff of workers who all know
sign language and have a genuine love for the students. We were introduced to
the school a couple weeks back, and that is where the first Sawyer water filter
has been installed. Last Friday, we went with Dick Rutgers to set it up and for
him to explain how the filter is to be used and how it will be most beneficial.
The other filter they had been using was questionable, and they were not sure
if it was even still working. Catonsville United Methodist Church had raised
money for Vacation Bible School over the summer for filters, and this is just
the beginning! God was amazing in providing the money to be able to have
projects like these.
The Sawyer
filter (http://www.sawyer.com/tech-water.html) is a type that can either be in-line or can be filtered through a
bucket. It is tiny and lightweight, but extremely powerful. They can go for a
decade without being replaced, they only need to be flushed (cleaned) ever week
or so.
Right away,
Alvaro, the Director of LAVOSI, and Melvyn, a part-time audiologist, were able
to taste the water. They were very thankful, and said to pass along their
thanks to those who sponsored the filter!
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