The Road and Well in Babay

Last year, working in Babay was mostly a dream. This year, it became a reality. Babay is a mountainous community with 54 families. It?s not far from Sous Savanne, but it came to HFI's attention that not much had been done in Babay after the earthquake.

There was nothing much in the village of Babay ? no school, no clinic, no water other than the river, and no church. Apart from the 10 transitional homes that another organization built, most people lived in tents or shacks made of wood, plastic tarps and metal.

Access to Babay was a challenge itself ? getting construction materials there proved nearly impossible. The mountain terrain was difficult to traverse, and there was no real road leading to Babay.

HFI was instrumental in constructing the road, through friendships with people at Samaritan?s Purse, some heavy-duty equipment, and sweat-equity on the villagers? part.

Now, teams can drive all the way into the community and have materials delivered. Land prices have already increased in value, proving the importance of having access to this area.

Through another friendship with a Dutch organization, HFI found a Haitian crew hand digging and drilling wells. They identified several spots where water could be found. Funding was obtained through a HFI Reservist who came on a mission?s team and donated the funds for the well.

The crew hand-dug the first part of the well and then drilled the rest, and soon found lots of water. The three foot wide hole was lined with concrete, a pump installed and a concrete base was built. After making some initial adjustments and after pumping much water to ?flush? the well, the water quality was lab-tested as excellent, and tastes very good. In Babay, 54 families now have access to clean and safe drinking water. 

WATCH THE FIRST TIME THE WELL WAS USED IN BABAY!