SAILI A VILLAGE, ZAMBIA

FUNDED JUNE 14, 2023

Zaili A Village is located in the Chibombo province of Zambia.  There are no other clean water sources within the village. People will collect water to care for their animals sometimes, but they will mostly use the water closer to their home which could be from a hand dug well or surface water.

250 people live in the community who can gather water within a 30-minute time period. Others in the surrounding areas may choose to walk a greater distance to utilize this well as there are no other clean wells in the area.  According to WHO, the World Health Organization, this type of hand pump can service up to 500 people per day.

Farmer Interviewed From the Community

EXISTING CONDITIONS

This is a remote community where there is a high number of waterborne illnesses, such as dysentery, cholera, malaria, Typhoid, and parasites along with skin rashes. Mostly women and young girls go in search of water each day. There are a few hand dug wells in the area but they are limited in water supplies. You can gather a couple containers then the well needs to recharge and collect water again. Many hours are spent waiting in line hoping to collect water each day. Others go in search of open sources where water may have collected. During the dry season the must walk great distances to find open sources of contaminated water. Young children have died due to drinking contaminated water. People struggle to complete their daily chores due to dehydration and illnesses. They do not plant gardens, as water is too precious to spare on watering the plants.

 LIVING WATERS INTERNATIONAL’S PROGRAM

Our program implementation through WASH Program Areas is unique in that it aims to bring lasting physical and spiritual  development in communities through a multi-year program focused on specific regions thoughtfully integrating and contextualizing principles of water access, sanitation, hygiene, church mobilization, gospel proclamation, and sustainability.

SPECIFIC COSTS AND FUNDING INFORMATION

Total Project Cost: $5,000

Funding Requested from Ingomar Living Waters: $3,500.  The remaining funds will come from LWI’s general giving donations.

Project Timeline:

• Date Funds Required: Before the end of June 2023
• Estimated Project Start Date: June 2023
• Estimated Completion Date: End of Summer 2023

Costs Breakdown:

• Materials: Well materials: hand pump, cement, drilling fluid, piping, gravel, sand, fuel
• Labor: Labor for putting the well into place. LWI’s staff are paid appropriate salary rates which include the country’s requirement of a 13th month’s salary, and health INS benefits.
• Administrative Costs: Will be paid for by other donations.
• Future Maintenance: Paid for by other donations over the first two years and the community through usage fees collected by the community moving forward.
• Other Costs: The remaining other costs will cover the health and sanitation education/training, ongoing sustainability efforts, evangelistic and discipleship program, administration/oversight
• Funding for Other Costs: Where most needed gifts will be applied towards this project to fully complete the overall WPA programming for the community.

WELL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

Living Water International will provide training and backstopping support during the first 6 years until the local water committees and community have gathered enough fees to build a reserve for funding future maintenance. Water users will pay small monthly water user fees by household and these funds will be collected and managed by the water user committee, including a staff member from the clinic, for future repairs and maintenance of the system. The well-caregiver will be assigned and equipped to do the ongoing general care of the project at the clinic.

DISCIPLESHIP

Living Water employs a pastor within each country’s staff. The LW staff works with and through existing churches to mobilize the community, foster unity and spiritual growth, and empower them to be health advocates within their own communities. 

Bible storying training is coordinated within the WPA at several locations and outreach evangelism events such as the Jesus film, family activities with spiritual influence, or rallies to name a few. Bibles are given out to new believers or believers who do not have access to a bible in their own language. Other pastoral training and fellowship activities are held to unite Christians throughout the WPA in sharing the gospel and uplifting believers. When communities grow in [the] knowledge of WASH programs and the Christian faith, it inevitably overflows to neighboring communities, creating a ripple effect for generations to come.

Start of Community Development Education Training​