Our partnership with World Concern

Life in rural Ranguo village was especially difficult as nearly 3,650 people were without accessible clean water and enough food to eat. It wasn’t uncommon for mothers and children walked hours each day to collect dirty pond water that often made them sick, and for farmers to barley produce enough food for their families to eat one meal. Due to this, children were regularly hungry and suck from malnourishment and water borne disease.

Our partnership with World Concern sought to address the greatest needs of the Ranguo villagers through the idea of maximum sustainability. Families have been provided with and trained on how to properly use water filters, which reduced bacteria-containing e-coli and other waterborne illnesses. Farmers have participated in trainings where they learned best practices for preparing their land, weeding, and other technical skills that have improved their harvests along with the seeds and tools that were distributed. Also, with educational opportunities for children and literacy programs for adults, Ranguo villagers are now empowered to start small businesses and save money for their families’ futures.