Our Work
Water For Latin America
Samaritan’s Purse has impacted more than 20,000 families in Central and South America
with BioSand Water Filters installed through the Household Water Program.
While these filters are making an incredible difference in the physical well being
of the recipients, many are also gaining the peace and freedom found in following
Jesus Christ.
El Salvador
Maria is a bright and lively 72-year-old woman. She lives with her daughter and
her grandchildren. The entire family had spent years living with intestinal parasites
and diarrhea. It was difficult for them to get ahead because of the money they had
to spend on medication.
Once they received a BioSand Water Filter from Samaritan’s Purse, their lives improved
in a number of ways. The filter made their drinking water, once muddy, come out
looking clear and tasting fresh. The family was also able to take some of the water
and freeze it in baggies, selling the ice to other people in their community. Above
all, everyone in the home received Jesus in their hearts when the local partner
installed the filter in the home.
Bolivia
The community of Loma del Amor earned its name from the original settlers of the
area manually moving dirt to create an elevated area or “loma” to protect themselves
from the Mamore River. The people of Loma del Amor are accustomed to frequent flooding
and this year was no different.
What was different this year, though, was that the people did not suffer from stomach
illnesses that usually occurred as soon as the flooding starts. People attribute
the change this year to the use of their BioSand Water Filters. During the
flooding, Samaritan’s Purse staff visited Loma del Amor on several occasions, providing
medical assistance and relief items including food, reinforced plastic for shelters,
blankets and buckets.
Last year, 12 people made commitments to Christ in the community. There is
still no local church, but Samaritan’s Purse is helping to develop disciples and
is coordinating with a local denomination to try to plant a church in the community.
Ways You Can Help
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Please pray that God will continue to provide direction to Samaritan’s Purse, as we respond to people’s needs, share the love of Christ, and serve the church worldwide. |  | GiveThe need is urgent. A child is dying every 20 seconds in the developing world from diarrhoeal diseases caused by polluted water. Donate Here.
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