This is a very quick note (it’s late) to say that on Sept 1st, over 10 inches of rain fell in very little time here in Ouagadougou.  It created flash flooding and the water ran together to make huge, raging rivers which poured down the streets.  Bridges and dams were wiped out, and roads were made impractical.  But worst of all, thousands of mud homes were devastated and 150,000 people were displaced.

Our friends and neighbors are suffering.  We are working with Joseph Dayamba to help the worst hit.  

Tomorrow we will be going to the school across from his house to give out food, water, lamps, mats, etc…  We are also working with the local gov’t to see how we can help rebuild homes for the most needy (the widows, the handicapped, the blind, the elderly).

To see pictures, videos, press coverage, etc.., go to Joel’s Facebook profile.

Thank you for your prayers!