Aleko
Project Snapshot
Country: Kenya
GPS Coordinates:
Latitude 0.325493
Longitude 34.696300
Impact:
Total Served: 1000
Status: Completed (?)
Completion Date (or estimate): 07/13/2009
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Our on the ground partners - The Bridge Water Project - visited Aleko about 2 months ago and sent us these pictures. Even though we see them all the time, we were once again moved by the huge need so evident in these communities. Because of people, just like you, we are able to respond quickly when new communities request a well. We simply could not do any of this work without your help. The Aleko well serves nearly 1,000 people in the community. A water committee of 6 men and 4 women has been established to oversee the project going forward. Together with the community, they raised over $300 to cover the initial costs of surveys and permits.
Recent Project Updates
01/18/2011: Aleko Well Repaired
During our teams recent visit to the Aleko, they discover the well to be producing rust colored water. This was the result of poor quality internal parts having been installed by a former drill team (since released). The crew has replaced the internal mechanism with high quality stainless steel rods which are up to our standards.
01/11/2011: Aleko Community Revisted
The team recently revisited a former project at the Aleko Community. They held an additional sanitation and hygiene training session. While there, the community shared that their ability to construct shelters and buildings had improved as a "side-effect" of having an adequate water supply. Brick making is much easier with water nearby.
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Country Details
Kenya
- Population: 39.8 Million
- Lacking clean water: 43%
- Below poverty line: 50%
- Climate: Varies from tropical along coast to arid in interior
- Languages: English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages
- Ethnic Groups:Kikuyu 22%, Luhya 14%, Luo 13%, Kalenjin 12%, Kamba 11%, Kisii 6%, Meru 6%, other African 15%, non-African (Asian, European, and Arab) 1%
- Life Expectancy: 57 years
- Infant Mortality Rate: 55 deaths per 1000 live births
Partner Profile
Bridge Water Project
BWP staff and crew were originally trained by David Hansen, a retired water engineer from California. David visited Kenya, saw a need, and then recruited and organized this team. He got them equipment and trained them how to use it. He also trained them how to manage their new business.
Today they are drilling at least one well per week. They work in communities they know and help mobilize them. They are able to return and fix broken parts. They are committed to seeing their own people changed when clean water comes.
