PROJECT KICKOFF
Construction on the Gasenyi-Rwasongo water system began on August 14, 2014. This community, located in Songa Colline, Bururi Province, had very limited water resources located several miles away from the area and the water there was contaminated.
Preventable, water-borne diseases are the leading cause of death in Burundi, which has the 12th highest child mortality rate globally. Communities with Gazelle Foundation water systems have drastically reduced, and in some cases eliminated, the presence of water-borne illnesses among the families that live in them.
Thanks to our generous supporters, this project will serve 1,080 residents when complete.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Construction dates: August 14, 2014 - December 2014
Located in the Songa Colline, Bururi Province
Scope: 1km pipeline
3 tanks
7 tap stands
Employees: 45 including masons and plumbers
Serves 1,080 residents
Project Schematics
FIELD UPDATE: INTERIM PROGRESS
Progress on the Gasenyi-Rwasongo water system is underway and the estimated completion date is December 2014. Milestones completed as of October 12, 2014 include:
Purchase, transportation, and delivery of project supplies
Source construction began
Trenches has been completed
one tank and two tap stands are complete
WATER SYSTEM COMPLETE
The Gasenyi-Rwasongo water system began on September 14, 2014 water system was completed on December 15, 2014, ahead of time and on budget. This gravity system serves 1,080 people in the area, aiming to improve heath and living conditions among the communities in the Songa commune.
One of the key components of our work is the handoff of the water system. Upon completion, we turn ownership and stewardship of the system over to the community. The local workers employed to build our systems have the maintenance knowledge that allows for greater long-term viability and sustainability of our systems.
JOIN OUR MISSION
This project was funded by wonderful supporters like you. We thank these generous individuals for changing the lives of the people in this community through access to clean water.
Our next water system depends on you! We have 36 months of shovel-ready projects lined up - all we need is your support. Help us give the gift of clean water to those that need it most.