Water pumps in the Sahara desert.

Summary

This initiative will provide sustainable access to water for up to 30,500 people in rural district of N’BOUT, located at 750 km south of the Capital Nouakchott.

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Project Needs and Beneficiaries

The availability of water in Southern Mauritania is a growing problem due to declining rainfall, desertification and the absence of a water distribution network. Women and children spend more than two hours to fetch water. This takes time and energy away from efforts to pursue activities such as child care, attending school, and farming. The UN and the Ministry of Health reported in 2005 more than 120,000 cases of diarrhoea, 4,200 of cholera, and 17,000 of parasitic intestinal diseases.

Activities

-Provide water hand pumps (5 m3/h each) for up to 30,500 people. -Train 150 user leaders in hand pump operation and maintenance. -Organise awareness raising campaign to 1,500 community members in health, hygiene and sanitation

Funding Information

This project has been retired and is no longer accepting donations.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a DOC file (projdoc.doc).

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Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

-Improved health and longevity, -Attitudinal change toward health and sanitation, -improved maintenance and sustainable use of water resources, -improved economic productivity of local communities , -Increased household income and reduced poverty