We were all really happy with the final product and it finally gave the Host a visual to what I had taught them about in Pumps 101. It was really cool when they said “oh, now I get it!” after they saw the pump operating. I was really excited to finish the pump. It was … More Testing Lift Pump
One of the tasks I was really insecure about was constructing a pump. Hydromissions constructs a bailer bucket but not always a pump since they are much more difficult to produce with the limited materials typically available in villages. I was sort of hoping we would not have to construct a pump since I wasn’t … More Lift Pump
First of all, just getting our supplies is at least a day-long activity. The Bazaar was crowded with people and materials and trying to explain “valve” with hand motions and drawings is not easy! We did have interpreters there but Steve and Jen encouraged me to try to find items on my own since I … More Bazaar in Tajikistan
Tajikistan was my first project with Hydromissions. I was a Trainee with responsibility to run the operation in country with Steve and Jen close by as my mentors/instructors. Steve & Jen reminded me in the beginning of the trip that every project is different and they specifically prayed that the challenges I would face would … More Drilling in Tajikistan
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