The Most Wonderful Rain
In a small village in Tanzania, it will take Deborah and Lilian 10 hours of hardship and danger to fetch water. Deborah dreams of becoming a doctor, but drought makes attending school impossible. Returning home, Deborah is surprised to see the village chief holding a meeting. A lovely stranger is speaking. Fresh, clean water is coming to their village. Can it be true? Deborah's life could change forever! Could she return to school and follow her dream?
Water 4 Mercy is a 501(c)3 charity founded by Nermine in 2018 after she and her daughter Samantha (class of 2015) visited Tanzania and witnessed the heartbreak of women traveling as many as 10 hours daily to fetch water often contaminated water. Nermine's sheer drive and love of God and all people has resulted in freshwater now being brought to over 67,000 Africans in eighteen communities in Tanzania and Kenya.
Testimonials
Bishop Parkes has endorsed a book written by St. Michael parishioner Nermine Rubin. Titled "The Most Wonderful Rain", it loosely chronicles the joy of a Tanzanian village when a freshwater well is drilled for them by Water 4 Mercy. Water 4 Mercy is a 501(c)3 charity founded by Nermine in 2018 after she visited Tanzania and witnessed the heartbreak of women traveling as many as ten hours a day to fetch often contaminated water. Nermine's sheer drive and her love of God and all people has resulted in freshwater now having been brought to over 67,000 Africans in eighteen communities in Tanzania and Kenya.
“ This book portrays the life-altering impact of accessible water through the lens of a Tanzanian girl and her grandmother. The book demonstrates the power of not being dependent on a water hole and shows the opportunities that are opened for every member of the home when most of the day is not spent trying to find water. The story is written side by side Abdulahi Bonaya Boru's artwork, a young man who is trying to establish an art studio and school within Kenya. The funds generated from this book can help empower him to achieve his dream. Highly recommend for readers of all ages who are seeking stories that inspire positive change and community development” - Caleb Pym
“I read this to a group of kids and they were on the edge of their seats. A great way to inspire kids to persevere in the midst of setbacks and hardships to pursue your dreams” - Book Reader Review on Barnes and Noble
“Great book that shows the life-changing effects of access to water. Engaging narrative story. Great illustrations too” - Jonathan