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Victorious Faith Refuge Home |
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More . . . information about the Refuge Home |
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There is a well located at the back corner of the building, next to the kitchen, but it had collapsed and was no longer usable. After its collapse, the well at the church and Pastor Andrew’s house (1/4 mile away) used to supply water for the Refuge Home. Neither the water from the collapsed well or the well at the church was fit for drinking. They mainly use the well water for bathing, cleaning and cooking after it was filtered through a polypropylene bag of sand; a common practice in Liberia. Any drinking water needed for the children or staff had to be purchased. Thankfully, that has been remedied. Since our last visit (January, 2007) a new well has been professionally dug in front of the home and sealed. A hand pump and filtration system has be been installed. This will provide all the water needs of the home, including drinking water. The Refuge home will no longer have to buy drinking water, and may actually be able to sell some of its surplus. On school days, the children walk a quarter mile to the VFM church for classes taught by a teacher, the home’s administrator and Pastor Andrew’s wife. Improvements are being made to the classrooms. The rooms have been freshly painted with bright colors, shelving and desks have been added, many books and teaching materials have been added. Though improvements and some expansion to the home (and school) has occurred in the last several months, we've only just scratched the surface, especially when you consider how many children live there. We’re thankful the children have a home (many don't) and for the modest improvements, but more needs to be done.
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