Fr. Carl Chudy lived and worked in the Philippines for 13 years where he helped establish two parishes, a school, and a seminary while working with the landless poor. In both the Philippines and Sierra Leone, Africa, clean water is extremely important as it is needed for drinking, cooking, and basic hygiene practices like bathing in order to stay healthy and prevent the spread of diseases like Ebola. The document emphasizes the importance of clean water, conserving water resources, and avoiding water waste.