Acts for Water.

 The story of Acts for Water begins in 1971 when Mr. Jim Wardroper embarked on a visit to Ethiopia and Yemen. During his trip, he witnessed the devastating effects of cholera caused by the consumption of dirty water in the community of Zeideyeh. Recognizing the urgent need for a sustainable water source, Mr. Wardroper advocated for the drilling of a well to ensure the safety of the people. In 1972, the Red Sea Desert Development Society (R.S.D.D.) was officially established by Jim Wardroper. Their primary objective was to create a well for the community of Zeideyeh. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, they were denied access to drill in Zeideyeh. Undeterred, Acts for Water shifted their focus to the village of Thio, where they successfully provided clean water. The years that followed were filled with both triumphs and challenges. Acts for Water expanded its operations to Uganda in 1975, after Jim Wardroper witnessed the lack of mobility in the country. In response, the organization sent spare parts and 75 bicycles to the community, providing a means of transportation that arrived a year later. Realizing that the need extended beyond Uganda, Acts for Water extended its support to Kenya and Sudan in 1976. Trips to these regions unveiled a similar necessity for bicycles, leading to the shipment of 75 more bicycles and 20 vehicle tires to assist the church in Sudan. In 1977, a significant exodus of refugees from Uganda occurred, prompting Acts for Water to take action. They sent used clothing to Kenya and Sudan, collaborating with “Food for the Hungry” to provide provisions for the hungry. Additionally, they received a request to establish a water supply for the Gabbra tribe, and they promptly began addressing this urgent need. The year 1978 witnessed further endeavors by Acts for Water. They dispatched a second load of clothing to the refugees in Kenya and Sudan, while also providing technical recommendations to different areas of Kenya for creating new water supplies. A team of Canadian water engineers traveled to Kisumu to address water-related issues, and another trip was made to Ethiopia to assist the Gabbra tribe and offer advice on a water problem at Moyale hospital. Continuing their impactful work, Acts for Water sent a third load of clothing to Ugandan refugees in 1979. They also reported on the provision of water services in the Kisumu area and the village of Saradidi. Additionally, they sent 50 bicycles and a vehicle to the Bunyoro-Kitara diocese in Uganda. In 1980, Acts for Water received a request to establish storage facilities in Sudad to combat seasonal famines. They responded by providing large trucks for food transportation and more bicycles. They also contributed two sets of audio equipment for Bunyoro and supplied spare vehicle parts for the communities. Moreover, they planned and designed a water pipeline installation in Ibanda while recognizing the desperate need for help in Zaire. The year 1981 brought further assistance from Acts for Water. They distributed 120 bicycles to various communities across Africa and shipped cement to initiate the Saradidi Rural Health Project. In Maasailand, the local people received valuable water catchment advice to benefit their cattle.