Summary: We are working to bring 32 homes in the remote village of Kithaga clean water using rain water harvesting and filtration, with clean water storage, handwash stations, and water and sanitation education.
The village of Kithaga has no access to water locally. The village women are walking a great distance every day to get water for their families. This is taking a toll on their health, families and finances. The community of Kithaga approached us and asked for the clean water that we have been doing in schools in their area. Our local partners have ensured that the local leaders and community want the project, understand the importance, and are fully supportive of the project. They have already visited each home, and done individual home assessments. The homeowners understand their obligations, and are excited to receive the help!The villagers have agreed that they will share water amongst themselves, so that whoever gets water first will share with those who haven't yet received it. We have already funded 8 homes and are working on more now. Each home costs $812 on average, with some factors changing that just a bit. We will provide for each home: 5,000 liters of water storage, gutters, microfilter, clean water storage with spout, handwash station, washable sanitary pads, and education on water, sanitation and hygiene. The homeowners are expected to supply installation labor, fascia boards and any needed Sand and rock for the cement base. We will visit the village periodically to make sure the systems are still functioning properly, and do follow-up education and assessments. We plan to visit for at least 2 years. Each time we visit we will do an educational session.
Fully Pledged
This project is "Fully Pledged". This means the amount of the pledges is equal to the total budget of the project. Now the project needs to be finalized and go through the club signature process. This process gets started on the administration page.
Project listed for the 2024-25 Rotary Year.
Proposed Financing
Existing Contributions Towards This Project
Date
Cash
DDF
Total
Thermopolis (5440)
31-May-25
$1,750
$3,500
$5,250
Total
$1,750
$3,500
$5,250
DDF contributions in grey are pending approval of the corresponding district committee.
Project Supporting Documents
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History Log Entries
31-May-25
by Shurie Scheel
System Entry: Creation of project page.
2-Jun-25
by Randy Looper
Shurie,
Can you please add a detailed budget of income & expenses to the documents area.
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