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The desert in the summer is unforgiving. Traveling for hours in temperatures that are up to 125 degrees while carrying supplies in your backpack. It is tough work, but it grounds us and helps to remind us of the arduous journey of many migrants.
It cannot be underestimated what people must endure when they are fleeing imminent danger where they come from, or to get back to the family in the United States that they were forced away from. One thing is sure, it is VERY difficult to carry enough supplies to survive crossing through the desert. Especially during the summer. Especially when the government has funneled people further through even more dangerous corridors, to bypass multiple strategically placed checkpoints.
No matter the weather, nor how extreme the temperatures get, we have not, and will never leave the desert. As long as people are crossing through, we’ll be there. While the temperatures are still extreme, we are only taking experienced Water Drop volunteers for the time being. Thank you all for your patience. As soon as we can safely take new volunteers we will. For the meanwhile, sharing posts and making donations allow us to continue our work, and be efficient as possible.
For any questions about Water Drops or our Water Drops during Covid, reach out to Water Drop Program Co-Director James Cordero, [email protected]. Thank you for your continued support!
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