Rain Water as Water Supply / Rain Foundation
In rural areas of Mali the majority of people are dependant on water sources of unreliable quality. Adequate purifying mechanisms are usually absent and too costly to purchase. In addition, in many areas groundwater levels are falling, making extracation too expensive or unfeasible. Poor water quality and inadequate access causes serious health problems.
In Mali, an average rainfall of 500 millimeters a year is sufficient for rainwater harvesting to provide a reliable source of clean drinking water for vulnerable communities to bridge the dry periods of the year.
The program aims to increase access to safe drinking water for vulnerable communities of the Kayes-Yélimané, Kouliloro-Bamako et Dogon Region during the dry period.
111 Rainwater harvesting storages will be constructed in 17 villages.
The project will also establish and strengthen local capacity, and contribute to an understanding and wider adoption of Rain Water Harvesting within Mali.
Last update: 18/06/07
- Country
- Mali
- Partner organisation
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Rain Foundation
http://www.rainfoundation.org
- Target population
- 4,348 people
- Total budget
- €102,097
- Grant awarded
- €61,328 euros (February 2007 – October 2008)
- Main results
- Contracts with partners have ben signed.
The NGO have been trained.
The trainings (quality of water, rain water harvesting system repair and maintenance, financial management) for the water management comittees and families are under preparation.