We hit water! The Well of Hope is a reality!
On March 14, 2008 our drilling project in the Samasenbet area of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia became a success after five 10-hour days of drilling, to the depth of 285 meters. With the guidance of our project manager in Ethiopia, Umberto Croce, the Well of Hope will provide clean, clear drinking water for five villages and area residents, which total 10,000 people. We kept our promise to Tekle Beyene, the village elder of Jilo Ager. We promised him in October 2006 that we would drill a well for his people, and with all of your faith, belief and donations, you helped to make our dreams come true. Fundraising for the Well of Hope must continue to pay for the total completion of the well.
Any questions or concerns? Please contact us at sonyamendez@hawaii.rr.com or (808) 228-4499.
Donations Accepted:
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our cause. Give safely using any major credit card through our secure Paypal account, or mail a check to the address below. Any amount will be deeply appreciated.
Paypal:
Mail checks to:
The Well of Hope Foundation
P.O. Box 30904
Honolulu, Hawaii 96820
Upcoming fundraisers:
Wednesday, June 18, 2008: The 1st Annual “Golf for the Well of Hope” golf tournament at noon on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at Waikele Golf Course on Oahu. Early entry fee is $140 per player until May 31; $150 thereafter. Sponsorship levels at $1200, $750 and $450 per three-person team.
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Purchase Sonya Mendez’s CD “Back to the Islands” by visiting www.sonyamendez.com. A portion of CD sales benefit the Well of Hope.
Photographs of whom you will be supporting:
Village of Jilo Ager. Most residents live in huts like these.
Boys from the village getting ready to make the 3-hour journey to fetch water.
Their destination: this dirty river, miles from the village. This is the sole source of water for the entire village.
Drilling for a fresh water well has begun in Jilo Ager. We need your help to complete the project.
Children returning home with the day's supply of water. They must make this arduous journey every day.