Footsteps 1

In this issue we have been looking at water. In the Bible, water is used as a symbol to show several different aspects of God’s power. It can be used as a symbol of cleansing as in the ceremonial washings of the Old Testament sacrificial system (eg ... More >>

By Richard Franceys. We tend to expect that water schemes to make cleaner water more easily available will be welcomed by all. But all too often they may not work out as planned.  There are many things to consider before introducing changes to wate... More >>

  Welcome to the first edition of Footsteps! Along with the shorter name, we have a new logo on the front page: a diagram of footsteps showing how all of us have to walk, step by step, towards the wholeness and health which God has planned for us – ... More >>

Water tanks store rainwater from roofs. Tanks made of ferro-cement are fairly cheap, simple to make and easy to repair. You do not need to use a lot of cement because of the wire reinforcement. The cement mortar can be as thin as 50mm. 1.   This is... More >>

Growing vegetables in dry conditions – in areas of low rainfall or during the dry season – can present problems. Because of this, local production is usually low and the market value is high. Try vegetables such as tomatoes, kale, onions, and suitabl... More >>

Primary dental care in Western Kenya Some 20 years ago, a clergyman in Kisumu, Western Kenya, faced a growing problem. Regularly people would come to his door “suffering from teeth”. He was unable to help them but what could he do? Local help was no... More >>

Congratulations. I congratulate you on behalf of the staff and students of Christian Hosptial, Chandraghona, Bangladesh, for your new assignment as Editor. I want to assure you of my contribution to Footsteps from our experience at the grass root l... More >>

1. The 3 pot system This is a very simple system for providing cleaner water. It will not provide pure water, but some of the diseases will be removed. DAY 1: Collect 1 pot of water and leave it to settle for 1 day.DAY 2: Pour off the clear top wate... More >>

Following our last issue on ways of communicating, readers were invited to share their last experiences of using radio as a means of communication. Pamela Clifton-Reitmeier writes in from Chad… In the village of Mahara in Central Chad, a small crowd... More >>

Egret Readers. A new series of school readers have recently been brought out by Macmillan Publishers. Known as the Egret Readers, they are all concerned with different topics about our environment. They look at such subjects as tree planting, soil ... More >>

The Saradidi Rural Health Project is found in Western Kenya, near the shores of Lake Victoria. It was begun almost ten years ago. It has strong links with the 61 villages within the project area, nearly all of which now have their own health worker a... More >>

The World Health Organisation has estimated that 80% of all sickness and disease in the world is caused through lack of clean water and poor sanitation. This includes the effects of diseases carried by insects which breed in water, and diseases caus... More >>