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Nothing about the jars was special &mdash; until they were filled, and what came out brought joy to a celebration that had run dry.<\/p>\n          <p>That's our picture of this work. We're not the source. 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Nothing about the jars was special &mdash; until they were filled, and what came out brought joy to a celebration that had run dry. That&#8217;s our picture of this work. We&#8217;re not the source. We&#8217;re the vessels &mdash; ordinary people carrying what we have to where it&#8217;s needed, and trusting God to do something extraordinary with it. The People Behind The Waterjars A small team of friends, in Australia and Indonesia, who carry the stories. Jim Tirtha Co-founder Jim co-founded The Waterjars in 2015. He brings a heart for community, faithful presence, and the long view &mdash; the conviction that real change is built on relationships, return visits, and patient listening. Natalia Teguhputri Co-founder Natalia grew up watching her father give generously, and she brings that wisdom to every project. She is the bridge between donors in Australia and partners in Indonesia &mdash; with a gift for listening, translating, and connecting. 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