Live Drill - No water for our birthday in Central African Republic

Today is the fourth anniversary of charity: water. Our team spent it in a village called Moale, trying to dig our 200th water project in Central African Republic.

The people of Moale had been waiting for water for more than a decade. After two failed attempts to reach clean water many years ago, our local partner ICDI brought in a new drilling rig that could dig up to 700 feet. Unfortunately, they never made it that far. In what was by far the most challenging drill we've ever witnessed, the team came up short after 30 straight hours when the second borehole caved in.

It was a heartbreaking and messy day. We'd hoped to show you footage of a joyful village celebrating a successful drill, but we didn't achieve that today. We're committed to transparency at charity: water, so instead, our Live Drill video will show you the reality and challenges we face on the ground.

We haven't given up on Moale. For now, the people there will have to wait a little bit longer for their well -- but we will be back. In the meantime, with your help, we can provide clean and safe drinking water for every Bayaka through this year's September Campaign.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• charity: water
• charity water
• scott harrison
• september campaign

[ka8kdw]

Uh, well.......drilling sand on air?? Really? And you can't understand why it collapsed? Hmmm. I have been a well driller for 38 years, and can't recall any time I've been able to drill pure sand on air. Even with foam. To do this, you would probably be more successful using fluid, or "mud" drilling. Just saying.

[uniqueartists]

The work you do is very inspiring may God bless you in your journey as you bring hope and life to this people!!

[MadayTwentySeven]

There are two words to describe this video. Human spirit.

[hopsh27]

Nice to know theres still hope