Myra's Wells

Providing Clean Water in West Africa

Registered Charity Number 1143345

100% of donations goes to well projects

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Stories of some early wells that Myra’s Wells drilled in Burkina Faso

Stories of some early wells that Myra’s Wells drilled in Burkina Faso

In the dropdown menu above, you will find stories of some early wells that Myra’s Wells drilled in Burkina Faso. (hover over “First Wells”.) Since then, with God’s good help, we have been able to drill many more. As of May 2017, the number stood at 86. It is difficult to keep the stories up to date – what a lovely problem to have. But you can find the full list on the “Wells List and Stories” menu item.

Keeping you up to date

We post news items as information and pictures arrive from Africa.  Christine’s team visit proposed sites before arranging any drilling.  This is necessary to ascertain the need for a well and to check the overall location in the village. But often, the sites are very remote. It can mean long journeys on roads which are poor, followed by several hours on dirt “roads”. So we do not always have news quickly from the new wells.

With God’s help, we are looking forward to drilling more in the near future. Then we might be able to change this page from “stories of some early wells that Myra’s Wells drilled in Burkina Faso” to “stories of more wells that Myra’s Wells drilled in Burkina Faso”.

How much the wells are appreciated

There is a well dedication service in every village. The Burkina team all go in a minibus and take food and gifts from the container for the villagers. There is much singing. A pastor will  expain that we do this work to show God’s love to them. This celebration can sometimes go on all day and night.  The miracle of water is lost on us with our taps and toilets but it is a great day for a village when they get a well!

Named wells dedicated to loved ones

Many of the wells are now “named” wells. These are wells that individuals or families have paid for. Many are in memory of a much loved family member who has passed away. Some are in celebration of a wedding. The Myra’s Wells trustees pay for the plaques so that all the donation is used to drill the wells. With the current exchange rates, each well costs approximately £5000. Christine is very skilled at negotiating contracts so that is much less than some organisations are paying for the similar wells.

You can donate to us and have a well dedicated to you or your loved ones!

Donate to us and have a well dedicated to you

Donate with Stewardship You can also CLICK HERE to download a PDF form to make regular monthly donations. Please print out, fill in and send to us by post.

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If you can help provide clean water in Burkina Faso, 100% of your gift will be used for well construction GUARANTEED.

CONTACT US
72 Oakhurst Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 0DR, UK

Tel: 01202 892548

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Who are we?

Our charity provides life-saving water wells in Burkina Faso – one of the poorest countries in West Africa. A few places do have mains water, but even that supply lacks purity.
100% of donations received go to pay for wells. The Trustees in the UK and Burkina Faso receive no remuneration for their work. The salaries of the two administrative staff employed in Burkina Faso are paid by the UK Trustees, or using funds specifically donated for this purpose.

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How to Donate

You can also make donations or set up regular giving online via Stewardship, CAF, Virgin Giving.
For more information call Eddie or Karen on
01202 892548 or email us at info@myraswells.org
Myra’s Wells, 72 Oakhurst Road,
West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 0DR

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