Rainwater Collection Project
June 2022 - Completed
Mlima Shabaha Primary School & Community Center
Theory of Change
The goal of this program is to install a rainwater collection system in Mlima Shabaha and Tindigani villages to provide 4,200 people with consistent access to clean water and consequently prevent the spread of water-borne illnesses, including E. coli. This program aims to bring environmentally friendly above ground rainwater collection system by installing two 2,000-liter cisterns in both communities.
Polyethylene, 1,000-liter tank
Gutter system that will be attached to the school building
Rainwater gutter delivered to site.
Workers installing rainwater gutter onto building.
Most Maasai walk several hours to collect water
Goals
Provide reliable and consistent water access throughout the year;
Reduce the spread of E.coli, parasitic worms & typhoid;
Reduce distance and time to clean water for Tindigani and Mlima Shabaha communities.
Funding
Asante sana (many thanks) to the Palo Alto Rotary Club for their generous donation for this construction project.
The total cost will be $5,000, including all gutter, tank and labor expenses.