Thanks to everyone who contributed to this year’s Walk for Water in West Vancouver! It was an overcast and slightly chilly day for the 15th annual walk, but that didn’t stop supporters from showing up. The grand total: $7,200! As a result, two new wells can be drilled, bringing clean drinking water to hundreds of people in rural India.
2024 Update
May 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The last few months have been busy for Help A Village Effort, with several projects funded thanks to the contributions of our generous donors. Currently underway: Six bore wells with NGO partner SPREAWS Five bore wells, five water tanks, and five submersible electric wells underway with RCLWA Fifteen tube wells with maintenance education and awareness training for sanitation and water-borne disease underway with RUCHC We are in the process of planning fundraising events to continue supporting work to bring clean water to rural communities in India. Details about upcoming events will be posted soon!
Tribute to Ron Reid
January 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Ron Reid, the Chairman of Help A Village Effort (HAVE), died suddenly on Dec. 10, 2020. He inspired people – to join him on the Board of HAVE; to support the work of the organization; and to carry out the work on the ground in India.
Remembering Ron Reid
December 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
HAVE is profoundly saddened by the loss of board chairman Ron Reid, who passed away on Dec. 10. We will be posting more about Ron and plans to honour his life in the near future. You can read about the inspirational life he led here.
Update on projects in Nabaranghur District
December 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Well projects are moving forward in Nabaranghur District, in Odisha, India, with funding from donations to Help A Village Effort. Twelve wells in Papadahandi, Boriguama, and Nanahandi Blocks have either been completed or are underway by NGO RUCHC (Rural Community Health Centre). Nishita Daudsena, CEO of RUCHC, says drilling takes eight to nine hours on a good day, or it could take up to two days. Each well provides water to hundreds of people. HAVE has committed about $23,000 to this 12 well project.
