Six Senses

This project is the second phase of a planned project to rebuild the school water fountain to optimal functionality. In the prior project, which was completed successfully, the drainage system for the hand washing fountain for the Elderslie Primary & Junior High School was rebuilt. To read about it, CLICK HERE.

Location
Elderslie, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica

Community Description
Elderslie, Jamaica is a rural community in the western hills of Jamaica’s Cockpit Country, about an hour and a half by car south of Montego Bay. You can read more about the community by going to the project page for the prior project.

Project Description
This project is to rebuild the hand washing fountain structure and the water supply system at the primary and elementary school.

Currently, there is deterioration of the existing structure, and leaks in the aging water supply piping, with a resultant waste of potable water.

The project will involve the jack hammering of the top section of concrete of the fountain basin, and the removal of the leaking galvanized pipe from the structure.

New piping and new fittings will be purchased and installed by a local plumber. A mason will then be contracted to reform the concrete structure around the newly installed pipe. Lastly, one of the eight valves will be replaced, as it is faulty and leaking.

Project Impact
The project will benefit 300 students and 23 staff members at the school, with secondary impact of improved sanitary conditions among the whole community.

Peace Corps Volunteer Directing Project
Chris Robertson

Comments
This follow-up project demonstrates Water Charity's methodology of completing small planned projects in sequence, building upon the success of the prior phases. It ensures the access of a large number of students to clean drinking water.

Dollar Amount of Project
$241.71

Donations Collected to Date
$241.71

Dollar Amount Needed
$0.00 - This project has been fully funded, through the generosity of Six Senses Resorts & Spas as a part of their Clean Water Projects initiative.

We encourage others to continue to donate using the Donate button below, and we will notify Peace Corps Volunteer Chris Robertson of your donation. Additional funds will be used to fund the next project by Chris and/or those of his counterpart PCVs in Jamaica.

Location
Ban Rai, Thailand

Community Description
The community of Ban Rai is located in the province of Sukothai, which is the original capital of Thailand. The region is rich with history and contains ancient ruins of the Sukothai empire. The people of this region are proud of Sukhothai's history and celebrate it through festivals and visits to the historical parks.

Forty kilometers away from the historical park lies the community of Ban Rai. The majority of the income in Ban Rai is generated from farming, with over 80% of the land is dedicated to farms. There are a total of 3,616 people living in Ban Rai. 735 people work as farmers, which is 80% of the people who are of working age.

Farmers make a living harvesting rice, tobacco and bananas. Within the community there are two income generation groups. One group makes and sells cloth and the other makes and sells brooms. The average household income in Ban Rai is 41,828 baht a year, which converts to about $1,200 a year.

Local community resources include 4 schools, 2 temples, a daycare, a health station, a night clinic, a cloth weaving center, a post office, the Service Area Office, and a police station.

Ban Rai School was founded in 1946 and is the largest of three elementary schools in Ban Rai. The school consists of 12 teachers dedicated to teaching 232 students, ranging from ages 4-12.

The water supply within the community is limited during the daytime and is often unavailable altogether. At these times, students do not have access to clean drinking water and must drink rain water, which is often contaminated by bacteria in the water tanks and debris and pollutants in the atmosphere. Furthermore, there is insufficient water for cooking, cleaning, and use in the bathroom.

Project Description
This project is to purchase and install a water tank and water purification system for the Ban Rai School.

Project Impact
The 232 students and 12 teachers at Ban Rai School will be directly affected by the availability of clean drinking water.

Peace Corps Volunteer Directing Project
Kelsi George

Comments
This project will provide the school with a safe and secure source of water. The project arose from a need recognized by the director and teachers of the school. This assures that it will be used and maintained as a valuable school and community resource.

Dollar Amount of Project
$500.00

Donations Collected to Date
$500.00

Dollar Amount Needed
$0.00 - This project has been fully funded, through the generosity of Six Senses Resorts & Spas as a part of their Clean Water Projects initiative.

We encourage others to continue to donate using the Donate button below, and we will notify Peace Corps Volunteer Kelsi George of your donation. Additional funds will be used to fund the next project by Kelsi and/or those of her counterpart PCVs in Thailand.

Location
Ruhunda, Eastern Province, Rwanda

Community Description
Ruhunda is located 20 km from the nearest regional capital, Rwamagana. The city remains largely untouched by modernity. While electricity and cell phone coverage are available, few in this largely agricultural region use these resources.

In the region in which the Ruhunda Health Center operates, there are 6 primary schools and 7 secondary schools. Students usually attend primary school in the region and then, depending on financial resources, begin secondary school at their local school or in a larger city.

Services offered at Ruhunda include maternity, general consultation for children and adults, minor surgery, family planning, vaccination, voluntary counseling and testing for HIV, and a vibrant community health worker program.

On average, the center sees approximately 1600 patients each month, including 60 in its maternity ward. According to Ruhunda’s director, it is not uncommon for the center to see 100 people or more each day in general consultation.

Common afflictions include respiratory illnesses like pneumonia and the flu, malaria, complications related to childbirth, malnutrition, and general wounds and skin afflictions.

The Ruhunda Health Center is fortunate in that it has adequate space for its daily operations, electricity, and a qualified and motivated staff. However, it lacks one critical element – running water. In maternity and consultation, the most frequently utilized rooms at the center, there is no running water available, and health professionals are forced to bring in water by bucket for daily needs and operations.

Project Description
This project is to provide water to the maternity, pediatric, and general consultation rooms at the clinic. Sinks will be installed in each of these rooms, and they will be connected to the water supply that exists on the health center property by underground piping.

Project funds will be used to pay for labor and materials. The Access Project and Ruhunda Health Center will pay for the transportation of all materials.

Project Impact
The 22,167 people who live in the cities of Gishari, Munyiginya, and Ruhunda will benefit from this project.

Peace Corps Volunteer Directing Project
Colleen Laurence

Comments
Gerard Kaberuka, Director of the Ruhunda Health Center, made this plea for renovations: “Everyone knows that water is the source of life. If we receive water, then we receive life. Water will decrease disease prevalence and improve the quality of services offered at the center.”

Water Charity, through its Appropriate Projects initiative, is pleased to enable this incredibly important project.

Dollar Amount of Project
$497.00

Donations Collected to Date
$497.00

Dollar Amount Needed
$0.00 - This project has been fully funded, through the generosity of Six Senses Resorts & Spas as a part of their Clean Water Projects initiative.

We encourage others to continue to donate using the Donate button below, and we will notify Peace Corps Volunteer Colleen Laurence of your donation. Additional funds will be used to fund the next project by Colleen and/or those of her counterpart PCVs in Rwanda.