By Diane Weatherup | Development Director
In November 2014, a group of Orbis Ireland supporters visited Dita in the Gamo Gofa region of Southern Ethiopia. It was truly breathtaking to witness the difference that access to clean water in this area has made to the lives of the local children.Orbis Ireland has been working in Dita since 2007, and, through a partnership with WaterAid, we have helped to ensure that the people of this region have access to clean water.
The WHO recommended SAFE strategy for trachoma elimination places a huge emphasis on the need for clean water. Without this vital life giving resource, eliminating trachoma would be impossible. Clean water is particularly important as the promotion of hand and face washing is central to Orbis Ireland's work in Dita.
It was touching to see the bright, clean faces on our visit to a school attended by approximately 700 children. The school was covered in posters about the importance of hand and face washing and the children performed a play demonstrating good and bad practices for personal hygiene.With your help, Orbis Ireland have not only improved access to clean water in Dita, but also drastically reduced the risk of blindness for hundreds of children.Thank you for all of your support in 2014, you have helped us towards our goal of stopping avoidable blindness in Dita.
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