In honor of Jim Gehrels.
On Feb. 25, 2021, the Governor General of Canada awarded a Meritorious Service Decoration — an honour bestowed annually to “individuals who have performed a deed or an activity in a highly professional manner, or at a very high standard that brings benefit or honour to Canada” — to Jim Gehrels and Glenn Stronks for co-founding Lifewater Canada.
Starting in the mid-1990s, Jim dedicated his life to bringing safe water to developing countries – principally Liberia, Nigeria, Kenya and Haiti. He and Glenn established Lifewater Canada to realize this dream. In Jim’s time leading Lifewater, he oversaw the provision of life-saving clean water to almost two million people.
Church and School Larry, Haiti
Completed: February 27th, 2020
Depth of Water: 25 ft.
Well Depth: 110 ft.
Screen Length: 10 ft.
Developed by: Electric Pump
Water Odour: None
Taste: Good
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