PROJECT KICKOFF
The team behind the Gazelle Foundation is passionate about bringing change and hope to the people of Burudni, which is why we are excited to announce the start of a new water project! The Kumutukura Gisasa water system will serve 4,300 people from the general population, 600 combined teachers and students at the Kabugabo primary school; 486 students and teachers at the Kabugabo secondary school and 200 people at the Kabugabo church on Sundays.
Lack of clean water disproportionately affects women, and for them, the water crisis is personal. Today, women around the world will spend a collective 200 million hours collecting water. They are responsible for finding a resource their families need to survive - for drinking, cooking, sanitation and hygiene. They may stand in lines waiting, or they may walk long distances to collect water. In their efforts to get water for their families, things such as education, safety, and all personal improvement is sacrificed.
But thanks to your generosity, the women in this community will have the possibility for a better future within their reach. And we think that is something worth clebrating!
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Kumutukura Gisasa Water System - $77,650
Construction dates May - October 2013
Located in Songa Commune of the Bururi Provence in Burundi
2.500 km of pipeline
4 water collection chambers
8 tap stands
employs 65 people
serve 4,300 residents
PROJECT SCHEMATICS
Field Update: Interim Progress
Progress on the Kumutukura Gisasa water system is well underway, with a projected completion date of October 2013. Milestones completed to date include:
Completion of collection chambers complete
Trenching nearing completion
Initial pipeline in place
tap stands work begins
System Completion
The Kumutukura Gisasa water system is complete! Work officially wrapped on October 15, 2013. This means will 4,300 people now have access to life saving clean water. Girls have the opportunity to stay in school longer, pursue extracurricular activities, and have a chance at a better future.
You can join our mission, you can transform lives through the gift of clean water. No amount is too small!
