Vecere’s restored water well will commemorate with a memorial plaque at the well this month.When Covid-19 halted many operations in Uganda, Wells of Life transitioned its focus to provide aide to those in need. Their Uganda team of first responders, provided over 400 boxes of soap, face masks and face shields while providing lifesaving hygiene education to local villages.Wells of Life’s Director of Operations Ashley Brigham said Vecere’s humanitarian efforts reflected the mission of Wells of Life to provide clean and safe drinking water for the people of Uganda. After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Vecere raised money to join in recovery efforts and returned for additional humanitarian trips.“He volunteered countless hours with charitable organizations, at community events, and with numerous relief efforts after natural disasters,” she said in the statement. “Matt had strong connections to Haiti. Founded in 2008 on Christian principles, the Irvine, Calif.-based nonprofit organization views access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene as the catalyst that drives change and transforms community life for Africa’s poorest and most vulnerable people.For more information, visit www.wellsoflife.org ###Our Story: Wells of Life

Source: Ethiopian News August 19, 2020 18:22 UTC