David Whitley | Birthday

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David Whitley | having a birthday to build a well


	On June 29th 2008, I had the privilege of singing at the Dream Center in Los Angeles. It was there in this service that I met Mr. Scott Harrison of Charity Water. His presentation was about the need for clean water in the third world countries, specifically in Kenya. His sharing this information on a clean and reliable water source for these African communities touched my heart and I was moved beyond belief to take action to build a well, in at least one of these communities. Realizing how blessed in America and other parts of the free world we are, I could only respond by saying, “Yes I want to help to bring clean water to a deserving village in Africa. Realizing that I am truly blessed beyond measure, I feel strongly that this is my chance to be a blessing to others. As many of you know, I will be turning 40 on November 12th. As some of you also know I was planning this big birthday bash, but in this service at the Dream Center in Los Angeles, California, God spoke to me and my plans have been drastically changed. I want to build a well of clean water that will keep blessing many generations of Africans to come. With your help we can do this. Let's Build A Well!!!! So I ask that instead of birthday presents, will you help me build a well? My heart is so dedicated to this cause and I pray that you all find it in your hearts to help me build this well. Sincelery Yours, David

	donate towards david's well:
		100% of your donation will directly build freshwater wells and basic sanitation projects. charity: water will prove each well with photos and GPS coordinates in Google Earth. donor disclosure policy >

	The world water crisis is one of the largest public health issues of our time. The lack of clean, safe drinking water is estimated to kill almost 4,500 children per day. Water is essential to the treatment of diseases, something especially critical for children. A third of the Earth's population livesin water stressed areas and that number is expected to rise dramatically over the next two decades. The crisis is worst in developing nations, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Many women and young girls in rural areas in Sub-Saharan African and other parts of the world must walk as much as six miles every day to collect water for their families. Due to this manual labor, they are prevented from pursuing an education, maintaining their households or earning additional income. Thus, the lack of clean water, coupled with the lack of basic sanitation and a dearth of hygiene education, is one of the largest obstacles to progress and development in many regions across the world. learn more about the charity: water initiative >

$20 can give a person clean, safe drinking water for 20 years.

Why $20?
An average hand-dug well costs $5,000 and can serve a community of 400 people.
The price of a well varies by region, the depth at which water can be reached, and also depends on cement, transportation and material costs.

Why 20 years?
20 years is the average lifespan of a hand pump, given that it is routinely maintained. When a hand pump breaks, often the repair costs significantly less, and the well can resume full functionality. charity: water funds well rehabilitations as well as new drilled and hand dug wells. learn more about charity: water projects >