Break up cost of the activities and strategy used

By Watershed Organization Trust Posted on Fri 15 Dec 2006, almost 19 years ago

We appreciate the good work being done by CARE in different countries of the world.

As per the explanation given under the head technologies to be used it is learnt that CARE has built wells, storage tanks and pump station in order to provide drinking water to the rural community and you have submitted the proposal costing at 15,429 USD, we would like to know the following –
1.What is the breakup cost of different activities that has been undertaken. For example digging of wells, storage tank, pipes etc.
2.What type of pipes are being used (PVC, HDPE etc), and the cost. The pumps used are electric or diesel and the cost of the pumps ?.
3.It is observed that the project costs works out to USD 10,250 where as the personnel support cost is $5719. This seems comparatively at a higher side.
4.What kind of toilets are installed and which technology is being used (UNICEF model and so ?)
5.Women’s empowerment and local women’s association: Whether your organisation promotes Self Help Groups or what activities are being undertaken.
6.Nutrition group activity: Do you focus on the 0-5 years children and mother care and how do you address these issues.

Break up cost of the activities and strategy used

By CARE Posted on Fri 15 Dec 2006, almost 19 years ago

Checking with the appropriate professionals - but this is the best breakdown of the budget I can provide at this point:
Water distribution network $6,250
Project management training and water hygiene education $1,750
Transportation $1,600
Equipment and supplies $650
Personnel Support $5,719

Equipment and materials used will meet or exceed local standards and will be appropriate technology for the communities to maintain and repair.

As you know, sustainable water projects are not just about hardware. Personnel support is vital for community organization, technical support, and training. CARE has already worked with communities in Al Mahweet to construct a well, water pumping station and water storage tanks, which keeps the hardware costs for this add-on project relatively low for a big increase in access.

CARE always engages women in particular with water projects because they are typically the water managers. Activities will include development of community associations; literacy classes; primary school classes; water-management
committees and other agents of change; women’s empowerment through local women’s associations; literacy classes; nutrition groups.

Break up cost of the activities and strategy used

By CARE Posted on Tue 26 Dec 2006, almost 19 years ago

Information from the local project coordinator:

The breakdown of costs on the project to date:
Water tank US$ 8865
Steel pipes with accessories US$ 2354
Diesel engine US$ 8163
Starting awareness campaign US$ 500
Personnel Cost US$ 7727

Total cost up to now is US$ 27609

The pipe we are using is steel pipe just for transfer the water from the well to the water tank.

The toilet is the normal one which is connected to local lantana based close to the house.

Sure the project has management unit to run the project and they get support from the local women association.

The nutrition activities only implemented in Hajja Food Security Project not in Mahweet its focus is the children between 0 5 years old.

Community members have been involved in the design of the project; moreover, the management unit was elected by the community members.