Quilombo continued

Hope
The Quilombo people’s medical problems have been greatly reduced or under control in the eight years this boat project has been in existence. One thing I would greatly like to help out with is a preventative measure - to provide water filters for local families so that they at least get clean drinking water. So many get dysentery and related health problems from drinking the river water directly. I see a lot of hope in the local community volunteers who can be spokespersons for the local health and education needs. Also I saw that the government is giving each home owner (at least in one community) bricks to build a permanent home and I am assuming they are also getting the rights to the land. The ability to persevere, to treat others with dignity and love, to have a sense of humor, to accept things as they are - are all incredible traits I saw and felt from these people. Our so called “civilized” world has a lot to learn. I am honored to have been present in time and space with such people.