Mutsembi Nursery School Well
Project Snapshot
Country: Kenya
GPS Coordinates:
Latitude 0.283867
Longitude 34.734333
Impact:
Total Served: 300
Status: Completed (?)
Completion Date (or estimate): 12/30/2009
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This nursery school serves 35 very young children directly and the larger community of over 300.
Before this well was installed, the children only had access to water which was over 2km away. A small stream provided water that was neither safe or clean. Now the school has the water they need to cook and clean for the students and to provide for their families.
This project was long delayed. We began work in this area last year. The original implementing crew was not able to complete the project. They were released. Our new team returned to the site and re-assesed the project. A rig was hired to penetrate the rock layers and the result is an excellent supply of water for this deserving school.
This work is difficult and we don't always hit the mark on the first try. We're so thankful for our committed donors who provide the resources we need to get the job done right.
The next update will follow the dedication and handing over ceremony.
Additional Donors:
Federal City Alumnae Chapter - Delta Sigma Theta
Lumpkin County Middle School
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
Gilbert Middle School FCCL
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Sponsors
19 individual donors
Illuminate Photography
The Genesis Group
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.
