Water Well

"Clean Water for Life" - Water Well Project for Poor African Villages

Objective: To provide access to clean water for poor African villages, improving health, hygiene, and livelihoods.

Target Country: Malawi, Zambia &  Mozambique

Target Group: Rural communities lacking access to clean water

Project Components:

1. Water Well Construction: Drill and construct 100 water wells in selected villages

2. Water Treatment: Install water treatment systems to ensure clean water

3. Water Storage: Build water storage tanks for each well

4. Community Engagement: Educate communities on water hygiene and management

5. Maintenance and Repair: Establish a maintenance fund for ongoing repairs

Benefits:

1. Improved Health: Reduced water-borne diseases

2. Increased Hygiene: Clean water for drinking, cooking, and washing

3. Enhanced Livelihoods: Irrigation for crops, livestock, and economic empowerment

4. Empowered Communities: Community ownership and management of water resources

Budget:

1. Water Well Construction: $3,500 per well

2. Water Treatment and Storage: $500 per well

Total Budget: $4,000 (initial start-up costs) + $2,000 (annual maintenance costs)

Partnerships:

1. Local Communities: Ownership and management of water resources

2. Government Agencies: Collaboration and support for water development

3. NGOs and Donors: Funding and technical assistance

Timeline:

1. Project Planning and Design: 2 days

2. Water Well Construction and Installation: 15 days

3. Community Engagement and Education: Ongoing

4. Project Evaluation and Monitoring: Ongoing