: AIDS Orphan Safety Center Safe Water Project

Applicant A Single Drop Plan ID: 109
Status: approved_accepted Review Cycle end date: 2008-08-05

Discussion Forum

Current water situation + beneficiary situation

By Blue Planet Network Posted on Mon 21 Jul 2008, over 17 years ago

Can you provide some background on the current water situation at the center and whether it serves all at the center?
What is the population at AOSCI currently?


Since it is a new center, it may have good water/sanitation facilities.
If so, then the project could be considered for demonstration only, not satisfying an unmet need (for the center).


The beneficiary numbers are 1200 and 1200 school children - are the numbers duplicated?


Thanks,
Rajesh

Community vs externally driven

By Protos Posted on Sun 20 Jul 2008, over 17 years ago

Main question with respect to this kind of initiatives is the financial and social sustainability of the orphan center. Management and technologies seem to be rather "imported". Is the local community, the local, provincial or national authority involved in this project or in the overall set up of the Orphan Center ? If this is not the case, does the project or ASD has the idea to work on that ? How ?
Regards,
Stef Lambrecht (Marc is on holidays)

Community vs externally driven

By A Single Drop Posted on Sun 20 Jul 2008, over 17 years ago

I hope I was able to answer most of your questions in the last paragraph.

As far as AOSCI's relationship to authorities, they have conducted health HIV/AIDS awareness trainings for the local communities, larger International NGOs and Governmental agencies. Their work is recognized on a local and national level. I believe their reputation, their relationships, and their already effective model will help them to introduce these alternative technologies as viable options.

Budget and water component

By Blue Planet Network Posted on Mon 21 Jul 2008, over 17 years ago

Firstly, there appears to be a small error in your budget. The cost for 2 flights from Kenya to Mozambique (are they really that expensive? same as from London?) should be 2400 not 4800.


Since BPR funds only drinking water component (and sanitation), please can you separate out the tools for the water system from the solar and cooking and the rest?


f you are creating a 10,000liter tank, how long will the water last for how many people? If the population is 1200, then it can't last very long even in the rainy season. So you need another water source, correct?


Why the 50 biosand filters - for demo, training, or for actual use?
What is the model for the training? Will the filter be given away to the trainee?


Too bad you could not get 2 people from the center to the African Women & Water Conference in Kenya earlier this month.
Thanks,
Rajesh

Budget and water component

By A Single Drop Posted on Fri 25 Jul 2008, over 17 years ago

Hi Rajesh

Air fare - Actually, we just bought one-way tix to Beira from Nairobi and the cheapest tix are $467 OW. So RT is about $1000. For 2 people with 2 RT (one for training, one for follow-up), it's about $4000 + visas. Also included in that price is travel for the 3rd trainer from Zambia who will be delivering a 150lb biosand filter mold as well.

Solar cooking - we are actually introducing this technology because it is an alternative household water treatment. It is used for water pastuerization. We are absolutely committed to offering a few different options for people because we know that the biosand filter is not the most appropriate or affordable in all areas. Because our focus is to assist the center to become a center of water education, it's only reasonable that they offer alternative technologies so that everyone can choose their technology and meet everyone in the community at the level they are. Also, the costs for the solar ovens are minimal because they are simply made out of cardboard boxes, reflective material and glue. The most expensive part of the technology are WAPIs (water pastuerization indicators) and pots that need to be painted black so they can absorb the most heat. But if you think that this is not a viable household water treatment that BPR would not support, I would be happy to separate it as a line item.

Water source- currently the center has one well that dries up during the dry season. They need an alternative source.

Biosand filters- the BSFs will be used as a demo in some key areas and managed by the older orphan girls. The rest will be offered to the community for purchase to support the center's entreprenuerial projects. The model for training is to teach the girls how to build and maintain them and we are scheduled for another training for local and international NGOs that are interested in the technology, and the girls will assist to strengthen their skills as facilitators.

Water conference - the women who attended the conference were chosen from a very competitive pool of applicants from all over the continent. Perhaps when these young women have more experience they can compete next year.

Other alternatives

By Kairos Posted on Sat 26 Jul 2008, over 17 years ago

Hi,
I like the idea of introducing various alternative techniques for water treatment. Pls check out www.sodis.ch for one more interesting technology. This would be cheap, reliable, and there is support from EAWAG in introducing it. Maybe a focus on water treatment could help move away from the big and expensive ferro-cement tanks - which are not quite the optimum with regard to eco-balance etc.
Regards, Martin

Other alternatives

By A Single Drop Posted on Sat 26 Jul 2008, over 17 years ago

Hi Martin

Thanks! We are actually going to introduce the Sodis as well! We didn't put it in the budget because it doesn't require much of an expense. in the training we offer a whole workshop on how water is treated (sedimentation, filtration, disinfection etc) and the different options in the community. We want to make sure that people are offered options so that they can choose what's best for them.

Water Testing

By CARE Posted on Sun 27 Jul 2008, over 17 years ago

I like the idea of providing water testing kits. Can you share more information about these - are they locally available and affordable? Will there be training on how to use them (even easy tests require some basic training)?

Water Testing

By A Single Drop Posted on Sat 02 Aug 2008, over 17 years ago

Hi Susan

Yes, the water test kits are very exciting. Please contact Dr Robert Metcalf of Solar Cookers International. He has developed the Portable Microbiology Lab (PML) rmetcalf@csus.edu. they are not locally available yet, but he is very eager to share them and give presentations on how to use them. We have formed a partnership with him to have our project implementers/partners use them. Our grassroots partners are very excited because they can be the ones to show their communities that their water is dirty and the education/implementation can begin from there.

More Clarification

By Tanzania Mission to the Poor and Disabled (PADI) Posted on Sat 19 Jul 2008, over 17 years ago

A Single Drop is requesting fund from BPRF and Implementation is done by Partners. What are the challenge A single Drop face in working with partners and how do you manage to handle the challenges to make sure the project implementation is not affected?

More Clarification

By A Single Drop Posted on Sun 20 Jul 2008, over 17 years ago

One of the greatest challenges we have seen in project implementation has been community ownership. One of the ways we find partners is through demand which is one of the best ways to know that an organization wants to own the project. AOSCI found ASD based on our work in assisting organizations to offer sustainable water technologies as a possible income-generating activity. ASDs model is not only to transfer technologies, but to offer organizational development workshops to create an action plan to ensure sustainability. AOSCI is already established in the local and national community as an income-generating center offering safety workshops and livelihood activities and their ultimate goal is to be financially and socially sustainable. They want to expand their services to address the water issues in their community and felt this was the way to do it. They have long-term foreign volunteers who will be overseeing these water projects. AOSCI has already developed a plan to implement the BioSand Filters and in the time while ASD is there, we will work with them to create a realistic implementation plan, marketing strategy and follow-up program that will help them to create demand in their community. Also during that month, we will be implementing filters into strategic locations and work on how to introduce the technology into the community. One of the key trainings that will help ensure and develop their marketing strategies and create demand is the water testing and WASH education.

As far as the other technologies, we will simply be introducing them as another option for future services. The RWC and ferro cement tank will be constructed to supply the center with a safer water source and storage. The solar ovens are a complement to their bakery and cooking classes and again, are options for other services.

With all the technologies, we will cover them all within the context of their relation to WASH. We focus on WASH education and reduction of water related diseases as our goal and use the technologies as a viable solution.

Our partner Evans Chiyenge from our partner training organization SHIP will be available for them as needed. ASD will be available via email always and will make another visit in the new year.

Re: More Clarification

By Blue Planet Network Posted on Mon 04 Aug 2008, over 17 years ago

Last minute questions, response is NOT urgently required (not needed for rating).

Is there a computer and internet at the center?
Will there be someone who can interact with PWX to upload status reports?

Who is going to be responsible for project management (ASD or AOSCI)?

Will AOSCI expand the number of centers and carry such a program with them?

Same problem as with other application: can't download the costs-file

By Kairos Posted on Thu 17 Jul 2008, over 17 years ago

Can anybody assist me?
thanks,
Martin

Same problem as with other application: can't download the costs-file

By Safer Future Youth Development Project Posted on Thu 17 Jul 2008, over 17 years ago

Please go to the attached document of ASD AOSCI Budget and click. you will a file with attachment details, go to the download botton to download file and click in there and then another window will open where you will choose the OK botton to open the file.

Same problem as with other application: can't download the costs-file

By Peer Water Exchange Posted on Thu 17 Jul 2008, over 17 years ago

Its so great to see tech help coming out of Sierra Leone!


I also tested it by clicking on the excel icon and it downloaded to my desktop and i was able to open the file.


In future, it may be better to (additionally) contact me or help@peerwater.org for any PWX problems. I don't monitor each discussion for each application.


Regards,
rajesh

Same problem as with other application: can't download the costs-file

By Peer Water Exchange Posted on Thu 17 Jul 2008, over 17 years ago

Its so great to see tech help coming out of Sierra Leone!


I also tested it by clicking on the excel icon and it downloaded to my desktop and i was able to open the file.


In future, it may be better to (additionally) contact me or help@peerwater.org for any PWX problems. I don't monitor each discussion for each application.


Regards,
rajesh


Application Summary

Applicant :   A Single Drop
Status : approved_accepted
Country : MOZAMBIQUE Map

Funding

Amount Funded :   $6,000
Funds Used
 : $6,000
Funds Available
 : $0

Projects Summary of Application

Number of Projects : 1
Overall Start Date : TODO!
Overall Completion Date : TODO!
Date of Last Update :
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