Introduction
Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, yet the residents of Gumer Woreda, Burdana Denber Kebele Gebere Mehaber in the Gurage Zone face daily struggles to secure this necessity. The absence of a reliable water source forces women and children to walk long distances, sometimes for hours, to collect water from contaminated streams and ponds. This exposes them to significant health risks, including waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid. The time spent fetching water also limits children’s education and women’s ability to engage in income generating activities.
Kindova Humanitarian Organization believes that access to clean water is a transformative step toward breaking the cycle of poverty. With your support, we will construct a sustainable borehole that will serve as a reliable water source for the entire community. This project will not only provide immediate relief but also contribute to long-term health, education, and economic development.
Why Your Support Matters
Your support will have a ripple effect that touches every aspect of life in Gumer Woreda. By contributing to this initiative, you will:
- Improve Health: Access to clean water will significantly reduce the prevalence of waterborne diseases and improve the overall health of community members.
- Support Education: Children will no longer have to spend hours collecting water, allowing them to attend school consistently and pursue a brighter future.
- Empower Women: Women and girls, traditionally responsible for water collection, will have more time for education, economic activities, and leadership roles.
- Boost Economic Growth: Reliable water access will enable agricultural development, livestock care, and small businesses, fostering sustainable economic opportunities.
- Promote Gender Equality: By easing the burden of water collection, this project will contribute to more equitable gender roles and empower women to thrive.
Every drop of clean water has the power to restore dignity and transform lives. Your support is not just an investment in infrastructure; it is an investment in people, communities, and their futures.
Project Goal
The goal of this initiative is to construct a sustainable, community-managed borehole that provides safe and clean drinking water to over 3,000 residents in Burdana Denber Kebele Gebere Mehaber. The borehole will be equipped with a durable hand pump or a solar-powered pump, ensuring continuous water access. To ensure the longevity of the project, we will also implement community-led management training, promoting local ownership and maintenance.
This initiative is a critical step towards achieving clean water access, improving public health, and supporting socio-economic growth in the region.
Project Cost
The estimated total cost of the borehole water initiative is $85,000 USD. This budget will cover essential activities including geophysical surveys and site selection, borehole drilling and construction, installation of a hand pump or solar-powered pump, and the establishment of water storage and distribution infrastructure. Additionally, it will support community training and capacity building to ensure the long-term management and maintenance of the water source. A portion of the budget will also be allocated to monitoring and evaluation to ensure sustainable impact. Every dollar you contribute will go directly toward bringing clean, safe water to the people of Gumer Woreda.
The Impact of Your Support
By supporting this initiative, you will:
- Provide Access to Clean Water: Over 3,000 residents will have a safe and reliable water source.
- Reduce Waterborne Diseases: Improved hygiene and sanitation will lead to a significant decrease in waterborne illnesses.
- Enhance Educational Opportunities: Children will have more time to attend school and focus on their studies.
- Empower Women and Girls: Reduced time spent on water collection will allow women to pursue education, engage in income-generating activities, and participate in community leadership.
- Promote Economic Growth: Access to water will support agricultural activities, increase food security, and stimulate local businesses.
Your support will break the cycle of water scarcity, enabling the community to build a healthier, more resilient future.
How You Can Help
You can make a profound difference by:
- Donating: Every contribution, whether large or small, directly supports the construction of the borehole and its sustainable management.
- Fundraising: Encourage your friends, family, and community to contribute through fundraising events and online campaigns.
- Partnering: Corporations, organizations, and community groups are welcome to join us as partners in this transformative project.
- Spreading the Word: Share our mission and raise awareness about the water crisis in Gumer Woreda through social media and community engagement.
When we stand together with compassion and commitment, extraordinary change is possible. By supporting Kindova Humanitarian Organization’s Borehole Initiative, you are giving the gift of clean water, restoring dignity, and opening the doors to opportunity for thousands of people.
$100 – Provides clean water for 5 people.
$200 – Provides clean water for 10 people.
$500 – Provides clean water for 25 people.
Together, we can ensure that no one in Burdana Denbir Kebele Gebere Mehaber goes without clean water. One Borehole at a time!