Bangladesh
Health
Bring Safe Drinking Water to Bangladeshi Children
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Share & SaveMore Information About this ProjectProject Needs and BeneficiariesIn Billi, the 512 households face an increasing water crisis. Severe drought over the past couple of years has severely depleted the water tables and most of the public water points run dry for 7 months a year. Other wells are contaminated with arsenic and are blocked from use. Families often resort to getting their drinking water from open, contaminated sources. These problems are further compounded by poor sanitation practices, leading to increased incidences of diseases and child mortality. ActivitiesThe project consists of constructing 20 new borehole wells with hand-pumps and drainage systems, and pit latrines for 512 households. Project also includes health education, community development and technical training. Funding InformationTotal Funding Received to Date: $11,461 Additional DocumentationThis project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf). Resources
Why this Project is ImportantPotential Long Term ImpactAccessible, clean water allows women and children time for other tasks such as attending school or planting a vegetable garden. Project acts as a catalyst for other community-driven projects. Project Message
Helping communities achieve a safe drinking-water source is the first step to diminishing disparities between people living in developed and developing countries. Who is Running This ProjectContact
Jessica Brooks, Project SponsorOrganization
Learn more about WaterPartners International and the project team. WaterPartners International's Current Projects on GlobalGiving
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This project is located in For more information about Bangladesh, read the Human Development Report on Bangladesh or the Wikipedia entry for Bangladesh. When this Project was UpdatedLast UpdatedThis project was last updated on November 26, 2007. Date Added to GlobalGivingThis project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on September 01, 2005. Latest Update from the FieldPhoto's From a Community In NeedBy Jessica Brooks - Donor Care Specialist, November 26, 2007 05:50 PM
The needs of this community remain desperate, as the photo's explain. The project has been started, but funding is still needed. Read 2 more "Updates from the Field" | Comment on this update How Else You Can HelpSpread the Word on your Profile, Blog, or WebsitePut a widget for this project on your profile, blog or website to turn your friends into givers. Using our widget, it's quick and easy to add this widget to your profile or blog! Get this widget on: |
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