Today we actually went out to the farms to see the various projects that Diaconia realized with help from the Brazilian government. Most of the farms we saw had huge tanks for storing water and that even collected water from the roof during rainstorms. Water is very precious in the Brazilian northeast because that region receives very little rain for a short period of time. With these tanks, the families can store enough water to last them the entire year. Whereas before, many families would leave the rural areas in search of better opportunities in the cities, Diaconia's projects are helping farmers to grow enough food and have enough water so they can stay in the rural areas instead of migrating to the already overcrowded cities. All of the families said that Diaconia's projects had made a huge difference in their lives by helping them become more self-sufficient. It was awesome to see how once people were able to receive a little help from others, they were willing to put in the time and the work to create a better life for themselves and their families.
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