Emusanda Community Well
Project Snapshot
Country: Kenya
GPS Coordinates:
Latitude 0.276500
Longitude 34.690770
Impact:
Total Served: 830
Status: Completed (?)
Completion Date (or estimate): 05/26/2009
Latest Update: 02/05/2010
The Emusanda Community well was completed in June 2009. Both children and adults have been lining up to gather clean, safe drinking water - now only steps from where they live!
Before this project, the community gathered water from a stream about 2km away. That water source was unreliable and unsafe. One community member noted that they often suffered from water borne diseases such as dysentery.The new well produces about 30 liters per minute, a more than adequate supply.
A water committee has been formed to oversee the project. There are 3 men and 4 women who will be responsible for overseeing well maintenance and care.
Our local implementer noted in their report to us,
"The welcoming of this well by the community was great jovial [sic]. They promised to maintain the same through their formed committee. Furthermore they said they will pray for God to bless all that contributed towards the construction the said well."
Project Photos
Sponsors
Individuals:
Gift Date Between 01/27/2009 — 02/10/2009
Groups:
Meadowbrook United Methodist Church - Fort Worth, TX
Students/Faculty of St. Dominic School - Brookfield, WI
Morse High School Student Body - San Diego, CA
Country Details
Kenya
- Population: 39.8 Million
- Lacking clean water: 43%
- Below poverty line: 50%
- Climate: Varies from tropical along coast to arid in interior
- Languages: English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages
- Ethnic Groups:Kikuyu 22%, Luhya 14%, Luo 13%, Kalenjin 12%, Kamba 11%, Kisii 6%, Meru 6%, other African 15%, non-African (Asian, European, and Arab) 1%
- Life Expectancy: 57 years
- Infant Mortality Rate: 55 deaths per 1000 live births
Partner Profile
Bridge Water Project
BWP staff and crew were originally trained by David Hansen, a retired water engineer from California. David visited Kenya, saw a need, and then recruited and organized this team. He got them equipment and trained them how to use it. He also trained them how to manage their new business.
Today they are drilling at least one well per week. They work in communities they know and help mobilize them. They are able to return and fix broken parts. They are committed to seeing their own people changed when clean water comes.