Contribute to the MAIA PROJECT by MECA
Dear Members and Friends of MRSCP,
Late last year, we agreed to take on the task of raising funds to pay for and install three water filtration/desalination systems that the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) wants to put in a school and two day care centers in Rafah.
This is part of the very ambitious MAIA PROJECT by MECA to install 20 such systems in schools, kindergartens and daycare centers in Gaza. So far, funds have been raised for about five systems.
We are pleased to report that we are only $800 away from our goal of paying for one of the two smaller systems.
And, while we are planning a major fundraiser for Sunday, March 21 (more information on that shortly), we are hoping that you will consider a donation to help put us over the top for this first daycare system so that we can turn our attention to the much larger school system.
These systems are designed to be completely manufactured within Gaza. They will not be held up by the seige, and the funds will help support the families of those inside Gaza who build, install and maintain the systems.
The need is absolutely critical as Gaza’s water supply has become mostly undrinkable. People are literally dying as a result. For a recent video on the situation, see this report from Al Jazeera English: Gaza’s water supply near collapse.
The Gaza Strip’s underground water supply is in danger of collapse due to overuse and contamination, exacerbated by Israel’s offensive in December. Billions of dollars could be needed over the next 20 years to restore Gaza’s aquifer. Meanwhile, Palestinians have taken the onus of re-developing their water system before matters get any worse Al Jazeera’s Casey Kauffman reports.
Donations may be sent to us at MRSCP, P.O. Box 55371, Madison, WI 53705. Please make check payable to MRSCP and mark “water project” in the memo line. All contributions to MRSCP are tax-deductible. If you prefer to donate online, you can use the PayPal option at our website. Keep in mind that PayPal takes a 3% fee.
As always, we thank you for your very generous support.
Barb O.
Coordinator, MRSCP
