PROJECT KICKOFF
Construction on the Manyoni water system began February 15, 2015 with an estimated completion date of May 2015. You made this possible! The Manyoni water system is our 19th project overall. See the full list of projects here.
The Songa Commune of the Bururi Provence in Burundi has very limited clean water resources. Currently the local inhabitants walk significant distances to obtain water from small springs and water pools that are not clean. The Project, located in the Taba and Muzamba Collines of the Songa Commune will consist of two collection chambers at two different sources, with a connecting pipeline. The project will consist of 2.7 kilometers of primary pipeline and ten tap stands.
The project will serve approximately 1200 people from the general population, including the Manyoni Primary school, Pentecost church, and Manyoni market. This project will have a profound impact on the population’s health and well-being.
Project Overview
Scope: 2.700km, (1.68 miles) includes 10 tap stands
Construction Dates: February 15, 2015 - May 15, 2015
Employ: Approximately 45 local people includes plumbers and masons
Will serve: over 1,200 residents in the surrounding area
Project Schematics
Safer Communities
Water collection is a job traditionally done by women and children. Our clean water systems reduce the average distance traveled to access water from 4 miles to one-quarter mile. These shorter distances eliminated the dangers of traversing mountainous terrain, or near dangerous, untreated water sources. It also allows children to spend more time in school and provides women with time to develop trades or care for home and family.
Field Update: Interim Progress
Progress on the Manyoni water system is well underway. Jean Bosco Ndabaniwe, our project manager, reports progress is moving along well and the estimated completion date is on track. Milestones completed as of March 12, 2015 include:
2 tap stands are complete
2 collection chambers are complete
Digging trenches is around 1km
System Completion
The Musasa-Kirizi water system was completed on May 15, 2015, ahead of schedule. It serves 1,200 people.
It brings us, 1,200 people, closer to achieving our goal of providing every person in Burundi with clean water, the highest quality of life, and hope within reach.
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.