 |
The Samburu Project brings wells to communities which otherwise suffer the health and livelihood consequences of being without water. Our wells enhance the lives of thousands! 2008-08-01
2008-08-15
$13,000
$1,850
$14,850
2,000
2,000
The main objective of the project is to provide clean, safe drinking water. 1,000
2,000
Improved sanitation has been an ancillary benefit of community water availability. 2,000
Drinking Water - Community
Sanitation - Community
The trek to fetch water used to take 7 hours - now it takes a mere 5 minutes. People currently have time to do other jobs instead of walking to get water. Women no longer need to walk long distances while pregnant, so there have been fewer miscarriages. Community members say they are "happy and happy and happy" and that they "never even dreamed of having a well here." $410
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. Currently in the process of setting up a small garden near the well. -Need a better, more permanent fence so children won't play on the pump.
|
| Project ID | : | 406 |
| Owner | : | The Samburu Project |
| Country | : | Kenya |
| Go to | : | Application (Proposal) |
| Status | : | Completed |
| Self Verified? | : | Yes (1 time) |
| Last On | : |
Mon, 28 Feb, 2011
(over 2 years after completion) |
| By 3rd Party? | : | No |
By Heidi Sheppard of The Samburu Project on Mon, 28 Feb, 2011