Providing Access to Water for Families in Niger
Help maintain water in Africa
Summary
The lack of permanent water sources in drought-afflicted Niger is significantly affecting health and livelihoods. Relief International will help build local wells and maintain water supplies.
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More Information About this Project
Project Needs and Beneficiaries
In a country that suffers drought every year, the lack of water sources affects people's health and livelihoods. Most wells service more than 25,000 people! Due to so many users, the well quickly dries up, forcing people to wait days for the well to replenish iteself, showing a profound need for an increased number of reliable, low-maintenance water sources.
Activities
Relief International and a Niger-based partner are building and rehabilitating wells in the region. They use local labor and drilling equipment to create greater access to water and to ensure money and skills remain in the local community.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $2,540
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $47,460
Total Funding Goal: $50,000
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).
Resources
- Project's External Homepage (http://www.ri.org/articles.php?ssid=95)
- Additional Projects in Niger (http://www.ri.org/countries.php?cid=14)
- Enhancing Agriculture in Niger (http://www.ri.org/articles.php?ssid=94)
- RI's Rural Infrastructure Programs Worldwide (http://www.ri.org/sectors.php?sid=16)
- Upgrading Water Supplies - Middle East (http://www.ri.org/articles.php?ssid=3)
Why this Project is Important
Potential Long Term Impact
By constructing or rehabilitating wells in Niger, local families and farmers do not have to travel as far to access water, nor wait as long for supply. This significantly improves the long-term health of locals and lengthens the growing season.
Project Message
Using simple technology and empowering communities to be responsible for servicing/ maintaining the water facilities allows rural communities to become self-reliant and more prepared for drought.
- Niger country officer, Relief International
Who is Running This Project
Contact
Yaikah Jeng Joof
Program Officer
5455 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 1280
Los Angeles, California 90036
United States
310.478.1200
Email:
Project Sponsor
Organization
Relief International
5455 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1280
Los Angeles,
CA
90036
United States
(310) 478-1200
http://www.ri.org
Relief International's Current Projects on GlobalGiving
 Giving Education and Hope to Children in Gaza |
 Combating Hunger via Livestock for Families, Niger |
 Myanmar Emergency Relief |
 Inspiring Darfur Girls to Achieve |
Relief International's Funded Projects on GlobalGiving
Where this Project is Located
Country
This project is located in 
Niger
and can also be found under 
Health.
For more information about Niger, read the Human Development Report on Niger or the Wikipedia entry for Niger.
When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on November 6, 2009.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on May 5, 2006
Latest Update from the Field
August 2008 Update: Providing Access to Water for Families in Niger
By Michelle Minc - Program Officer, August 13, 2008 04:41 PM
The rehabilitation of 6 wells, which provide clean drinking water for upward of 1,100 people.
Increased knowledge amongst families and communities of the importance of clean water and RI-constructed access points.
The promotion of local contingency/early warning systems and mechanisms that promote better natural resource management.
Selective installation of hand-dug wells, used to increase the availability of water resources where other supply options are limited.
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