This is to ensure the people have access to safe and clean drinking water.
Mota communities are affected by drought conditions resulting in water shortage.
A water tank of 1,100 litres was placed at the shores of Mariu village and the response team filled jerry cans from Sola and refilled the tank on Mariu, for each respective community.
Red Cross Branch Officer for TORBA Province, Keith David, explained that each community would have their turns to fetch their water from the tank at Mariu.
He said the water tank was placed at Mariu because this particular village has easy boat access to the beach.
Last Friday, the response team, which also included the VRCR volunteers, transported 740 litres of water for Liwotqwei Village. This village has the highest population, compared to other villages on Mariu.
All the water tanks in this community were empty, therefore, the people had to walk very long distances for more than an hour to fetch their water from a creek at Tanarosa village.
John Laurence, a father from the community expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the government and VRCS for responding to their need for water.
The people had to collect water from the creeks but it is not healthy and safe for drinking.
He said the people drink coconut or sugarcane to quench their thirst.
Mr. Laurence cannot say exactly how long the water will last as it depends on how each household from their community will be using it.
Source: https://dailypost.vu/news/mota-communities-receive-water/article_537f6e4