
Along the train
tracks on the edge of town the squatters have taken the land that is no longer
in use by the train system. The houses are made of mud and there is no
electricity or water. A recent project headed by our feeding center pastor
was able to get electricity for some of the homes. He has also dug a well
that he is planning on making available to everyone once it is usable. His
name is Manuel Turnil and he and his wife Marisol have such a heart for the
people that they have also solicited funds from sources outside the country and
is building block homes for several families. Their new homes are raw
block with a sheet metal roof, but it so much better than the mud and stick huts
that they are living in.
We have approx. 100
children in this feeding center. The need is so great in the area that it
is hard to turn anyone away. The families have an average income of $1.50
per day OR LESS! Sustaining a family of 5 or more on that is impossible!
That is why so many are borderline mal-nourished and very sick. We have
already taken a medical team there and it was such a blessing to the people.
below please find pictures of that medical outreach as well as the children
eating, the neighborhood, the new home project, the water well project, and the
electrical project. Please pray for the children at the train tracks.