Chuko Weyama Need

It is hard to see the village of Chuko, nestled among lush greenery in Southern Ethiopia, and think that water could be its greatest need. But it is true. Above all else, the people of Chuko are in desperate need of clean, safe water. This beautiful green village is home to thousands of people who are plagued by the constant threat of water borne disease. Though springs and creeks exist among the dense banana trees, they are contaminated by human and animal waste and are full of bacteria. Not only are these water sources dirty, they do not even provide enough water for the community. Women and children are forced to walk long distances among the shrubbery to find other sources of water. Even then, this water often makes them very sick.