Report: D1W1: Lendadapoi Well

Short Project Description

Funded by Kate Stone, The Samburu Project drilled and installed a shallow well equipped with a handpump in this community.

Date Started

2006-07-01

Date Completed

2006-07-15

Funding

$13,000

Community Contribution

$1,850

Total Project Cost

$14,850

Total Number of People Impacted

1,000

Number of People Getting Safe Drinking Water

1,000

Detail

Number of School Children Getting Water

0

Detail

Number of People Getting Sanitation

0

Detail

Improved sanitation has been an ancillary benefit of community water availability.

Number of People Getting Other Benefits

1,000

Detail

Access to water from the well has saved their livestock from dying during droughts. The community has seen a reduction in accidents caused by the construction of previous water sources as well accidents from the hazards caused by open wells. Clean water has reduced the instances of waterborne diseases.

Primary Focus

Drinking Water - Community

Secondary Focus

Sanitation - Community

Narrative The story of the implementation and initial impacts, including changes from the original plan in the application

Before the well existed, the community walked over 20 km to find water; however now the water is easily accessible. Previous water sources were dangerous and the holes sometimes gave away and crumbled. In addition, the prevalence of waterborne diseases has been greatly reduced.

Maintenance/Operating Costs Annual, in US$

$410

Sustainability Plan Creating and measuring long-term impact

The community agrees by contract to pay for maintenance costs. Each well committee collects approximately $250 per year for this purpose. In order to ensure well functionality and monitor its use, The Samburu Project spends approximately $160 per year per well. This comes from our general fund which is maintained by individual donations.

Other Issues Unusual and unexpected issues faced during project execution

Learnings Knowledge of project and process for sharing

Implementer

Implementer Background

Project Summary

Project ID	:	390
Owner	:	The Samburu Project
Country	:	Kenya
Go to	:	Application (Proposal)
Status	:	Completed

Project Verification

Self Verified?	:	Yes (4 times)
Last On	:	Mon, 14 May, 2012 (almost 6 years after completion)
By 3rd Party?	:	No

Funding

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Implementation Phase Reports (0)

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Operating Status Reports (4)

Stephanie Ng's Visit- May 2012
By Stephanie Ng of The Samburu Project on Mon, 14 May, 2012
May 2011 Update by Paalo Lekuuk
By Heidi Sheppard of The Samburu Project on Tue, 24 May, 2011
Kristen Kosinski's Visit - February 2011
By Heidi Sheppard of The Samburu Project on Wed, 23 Feb, 2011
Sarah Ball's and Ashley Cook's Visit - June 2010
By Heidi Sheppard of The Samburu Project on Wed, 02 Jun, 2010

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Father and C...Father and Children Pumping Water from Lendadapoi Well
Children join their father as he pumps water for the livestock at Lendadapoi Well.

Smart Goat Smart Goat
Goat drinking straight from the pipe at Lendadapoi Well.

The Well, Bu...The Well, Bush Fencing, Piping and Trough at Lendadapoi Well
This shot captures the well in its entirety, from the bush fencing to the handmade pipes and trough installed by the community.

Lendadapoi W...Lendadapoi Women's Leader and Kristen.JPG

Samburu Men ...Samburu Men and Kristen.jpg

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Samburu_Chil...Samburu_Children_Carrying_Jerry_Cans__1_.JPG

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Kate_Stone_W...Kate_Stone_Well_Plaque.JPG

Cattle_drinking_from_water_trough__1_

Cattle_Drink...Cattle_Drinking_from_Water_Trough__1_.JPG

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