The people of Kawira had a really big week last week… Not only did they receive their very first service team from their new partner church – Five Stones, Charlotte NC – but they also watched as the community’s first borehole was drilled and water flowed.The only water source prior to the borehole was from a small seasonal stream (12″ wide) that flowed only during the rainy season. Community members did what they could to harvest rainwater when possible, but most community members had to walk for miles to gather water or purchase it (very expensive) from water vendors that delivered it to the community via donkey carts.The borehole is Phase 1 of a multiple phase solution to secure a sustainable, long-term water solution. Over the next few months, the water will be tested, and a kiosk and tank constructed adjacent to the borehole.Phase 2 will be the distribution of the water — tanks, piping, and kiosks — to multiple distribution points throughout the community.It’s hard for us here in the US to grasp what a life-changing impact clean water has to a community like Kawira. It provides hope & confidence to the community, and a strong foundation for future development efforts.A special thanks to Five Stones Church and the Dan Phelan Water Grant for their generous support of the project.We’re looking forward to securing support for Phase 2 and watching as Kawira continues down the road to self-development.
Meet Chris Joiner
February 4, 2025
Friends, what a wonderful season of growth we are experiencing here at The 410 Bridge!
For those I haven’t had yet had the pleasure of meeting, my name is Chris Joiner.
I’ve had the privilege of working at The 410 Bridge for the past two years, first as Director of International Programs, then transitioning to President in 2023. Today, I am incredibly blessed to step into the role of CEO.
As we begin this exciting journey as an organization, I want to share more about who I am, my heart for our mission, and where we are headed this year.
