2006 Funded and Committed Projects

In December of 2006, Blue Planet Run Foundation committed a half a million dollars to its growing network of water project implementors. All projects applications and selections were made through our revolutionary Peer Water Exchange (PWX). This year we funded new projects with all our partners and added a couple new partners in new countries. To date using PWX, we have funded 135 projects in 13 different countries, 75 which are completed and 60 in progress. These projects have impacted an estimated 116,500 people.

Funding Round
 2006 To Date

Countries
Bolivia
Ghana
India
Kenya
Malawi
Mali
Nicaragua
Sierra Leone
Vietnam
Yemen

Number of projects funded:
40 142
Number of people impacted:
50,200 137,000
Annual Hospital Patients served:
 500,000 500,000
Number of countries:
10 14
Number of partners:
11 18
Funding Amount:
$499,367 $1,109,000

 

COUNTRY PWX PARTNER AMOUNT FUNDED PEOPLE IMPACTED
Ghana WaterAid $41,534  1,500
Akuapem North & Yilo Krobo Integrated Water Project, Eastern Region, Ghana
In the isolated, mountainous eastern region of Ghana people mainly rely on streams, rivers and other unsafe sources of water, all high risk for disease given the practice of open defecation and poor hygiene close by. This project will spread equity and inclusion by addressing the water, sanitation, and hygiene needs of the neglected peoples in these rural and peripheral communities. Update: This project is finished! It is the first year of a five year program and it was responsible for the construction of 10 hand-dug wells and 150 household VIP latrines. [PWX report]
Bolivia Water for People $12,625   505
Boqueron K'asa Gravity Fed Water Project, Cochabamba Region, Bolivia
The people of Boqueron K'asa have been requesting a water system from the municipality of Tiraque for several years. This project will provide the 505 community members with safe drinking water and hygiene education. There will be a lot of emphasis on financial management training and sanitation-generation, with the idea that money from the water tariff will not only cover the cost of cleaning supplies, spares, and a plumber's salary, but that the community will be able to save money for a sanitation project. [PWX report]
Yemen CARE $15,429   12,200
Safe Water for Healthy Life in Yemen, Al Mahweet, Yemen
In many poor, rural communities in Yemen, local water supply systems are in desperate need; many are contaminated, and lack of proper sanitation facilities threatens to keep them that way. This project is to construct a water system to deliver potable water to 1,000 households. [PWX report]
Vietnam East Meets West $40,410   6,000
Tra Dinh Clean Water System, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam
Though situated between two big rivers, Tra Dinh Village still lacks access to clean water and this project will construct a piped water system for the community, with an emphasis on villager involvement. [PWX report]
Vietnam East Meets West $25,550   2,195
Dong Lam Clean Water System, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam
People in the Dong Lam hamlet do not have a clean source of water for their daily activities.
Update: EMW completed the piped water system for this village. Two local water managers have been hired and trained by EMW to collect water fees and carry out all required O&M. Residents pay water fees that cover the water manager's salary, electricity consumption, system maintenance and development.
Status: Complete [PWX report]
Malawi Water for People   $20,086   1,500
Chikwawa Water and Sanitation Project, Southern Region, Malawi
Water for People will oversee the construction of six community shallow wells to provide water for 1,500 people in six communities. They will also build 330 household latrines and engage the communities in hygiene improvement. [PWX report]
Sierra Leone Safer Future $32,150 2,500 school children
Rain Water Harvesting Tank for 3 Rural Schools, Port Loko District, Sierra Leone
The schools of Mamama, Magbonto-So and Makende in Port Loko District lack safe drinking water and are situated in rural areas where the wells are not working or have impure water quality. At each school, Safer Future intends to build an underground water storage tank, a water system and tapstand for water distribution to the school. [PWX report]
Sierra Leone Safer Future $14,960 736
Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting Tank for 2 Communities, Port Loko District, Sierra Leone
Background: The villages of Masampa and Ferry Bonda Sirma lack any safe water source, save a dysfunctional well.
Update: Turmoil from recent elections have caused great difficulty in Sierra Leone the past few months. This project was dropped because the communities were disagreeing and Safer Future recognized that long-term participation could suffer. Part of these funds were re-allocated to create a larger water storage tank for a concurrent WHT for 3 Rural Schools project.
Kenya Rotary 5450 $22,000 525,000 annual patients

Kisii Hospital Water Supply, Kisii District, Kenya
The Kisii hospital's daily water supply is 140,000 liters (37,000 gallons) less than its need, provided all systems are functioning properly. The existing water system is 30 years old and often breaks down for extended periods, leaving the hospital with only enough for essential services.
Update: The community is digging the trench to take the pipeline to the hospital, all materials are ordered and will be delivered within a week. [PWX report]
Nicaragua El Porvenir $17,997 361 Families
Las Pilas Village, Las Mesitas Village, and Valle San Antonio/Manquitos, El Sauce Region, Nicaragua (3 projects)
El Porvenir has worked in El Sauce district for years, developing potable water and basic sanitation projects in small remote hamlets that had no other possible source of financial support for infrastructure. Their method is to only work with communities that approach them with their need, residents then form village committees, provide all labor on a volunteer basis, and take responsibility for the long-term maintenance of all projects. [PWX report]
Nicaragua El Porvenir $28,637 96 Families
Barrio Pedro Joaquin Chamorro, La Reina School, and La Reina Village, Camoapa Region, Nicaragua (3 projects)
El Porvenir has worked in Camoapa district for years, developing potable water and basic sanitation projects in small remote hamlets that had no other possible source of financial support for infrastructure. Their method is to only work with communities that approach them with their need, residents then form village committees, provide all labor on a volunteer basis, and take responsibility for the long-term maintenance of all projects.[PWX report]
Nicaragua El Porvenir $14,158 55 Families

El Bordo/Agua Fria Villages and La Ceibita Village, Dario Region, Nicaragua (2 projects)
El Porvenir has worked in Dario district for years, developing potable water and basic sanitation projects in small remote hamlets that had no other possible source of financial support for infrastructure. Their method is to only work with communities that approach them with their need, residents then form village committees, provide all labor on a volunteer basis, and take responsibility for the long-term maintenance of all projects. [PWX report]
India Project Well $14,308 1,200
Arsenic Safe Drinking Water: Gaighata, West Bengal, India
Arsenic is a major problem in the state of West Bengal, a colorless, tasteless, odorless poison that is found in the deep groundwater used by nearly 100 million people. Project Well builds shallow conventional wells to reduce exposure to arsenic, working with communities to understand how arsenic contaminated water poisons people and the importance of accepting these new wells. [PWX report]
India Barefoot College $48,000 12,000 school children
Provision of Arsenic Free Drinking Water in 12 Schools, West Bengal, India
Background: Based on the success of a project implemented by Barefoot College to provide 10 schools with RWH structures as a solution to the arsenic problem, BPR will fund 12 more schools of Murshidabad and Nadia districts to be provided with a rainwater harvesting structure. The strategy behind this method is that because the groundwater is contaminated with arsenic, by capturing rainwater, storing it and treating it, communities are given an alternative source of drinking water. New.
India Gram Vikas $50,902 2,100

Establishing Water Supply in Rural Orissa under the MANTRA Programme, Orissa, India
The project involves establishing inclusive, community-led water and sanitation systems in small hamlets not qualifying for government funds for water infrastructure.
Update: The most recent update reported that the toilets and bathing rooms were completed in all villages, wells dug in all villages, and water tank construction in progress in all villages. [PWX report]
India WOTR $13,627 607

Drinking Water Project, Shirasgaon Village, Maharashtra, India
Shirasgaon Village is a remote, hilly area on a hilltop where residents cannot depend on the government to provide safe drinking water via tankers.
Update: The implementation is being done by the women's water committee with the support of SMS (Apex Body of SHGs) and Village Development Committee. Sanjeevani, a separate NGO, is engaged as a facilitation organization to provide technical support as well as support for social mobilization. [PWX report]
India WOTR $11,928 575

Drinking Water Project, Honabachiwadi Village, Maharashtra, India
Background: Honabachiwadi Village is located in a remote, hilly, drought-prone area where residents cannot depend on the government to provide safe drinking water via tankers.
Update: During the digging of the well, the political party had created some problems and obstructed the work. This problem was resolved with the help of youths from this village. The drinking water well has plenty of water now. [PWX report]
India WOTR $4,395 534

Drinking Water Project, Pimpri hamlet, Block Akole, Maharashtra, India
Pimpri hamlet is part of Tale Village, located on a hilltop and far from the road, with no permanent source of water.
Update: The implementation is being done by the women's water committee with the support of SMS (Apex Body of SHGs) and Village Development Committee. The NGO, Sanjeevani, is engaged as a facilitation organization to provide technical support as well as support for social mobilization.[PWX report]
India WOTR $6,145 178

Drinking Water Project, Shivgad Tanda (hamlet), Maharashtra, India
Shivgad Tanda hamlet is a remote hilly area with no safe drinking water.
Update: Digging of the new well has been completed in hard rock up to 35ft. The well has struck good water since it is situated at the downstream side of the percolation tank. [PWX report]
India WOTR $6,218 331

Drinking Water Project, Kachner Tanda No. 5, Maharashtra, India
The Kachner Tanda No. 5, or Kachner village, is located on hills and surrounded by mountains.
Update: The implementation is being done by the women’s water committee with the support of SMS (Apex Body of SHGs) and Village Development Committee. The implementation is being done by the women’s water committee with the support of SMS (Apex Body of SHGs) and Village Development Committee. The Sanjeevani-WOTR, a sister organization mainly meant for implementation of projects, is engaged in implementation to provide technical and social mobilization support. [PWX report]
India WOTR $3,308 156

Drinking Water Project, Kombadwadi hamlet, Maharashtra, India
Kombadwadi hamlet is a part of the Jogeshwarwadi main village and it is a drought prone area.
Update: The Sanjeevani-WOTR, a sister organization mainly meant for implementation of projects, is engaged in implementation to provide technical and social mobilization support. [PWX report]
India WOTR $55,000 3,000

Drinking Water Project (9 villages in arid region), Maharashtra, India
WOTR's main focus is promotion of watershed development and women's empowerment through promotion of SHGs. The villages selected would be from the drought prone area where there is acute drinking water shortage and water is provided through tankers. [PWX report]
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