Bring Clean Water to 500 Villagers in Burkina Faso

 
$12,925
$21,075
Raised
Remaining

Summary

Villagers of Tantiaka asked us to help secure their right to clean water. Step 1: Install 1 well, rehabilitate 1 well, introduce sanitation, WASH-in-Schools, hygiene education, ceramic water filters Step 2: Irrigation, food security, climate adaptation/mitigation, women's rights, indigenous rights. Project begins Q1 2012. Are you coming? "Barka" is a West African word of gratitude, blessing and reciprocity. Please join us!

What is the issue, problem, or challenge?

The small village of Tantiaka, known to locals as "La Petite" has a population of about 500 people. The villagers are the poorest of the poor, lacking even the basic necessities for survival. Most villagers drink filthy water, there are no sanitation facilities at all, and farmers are trapped in a cycle of chronic food insecurity. Infant mortality rate is high as is maternal mortality. Many people die from preventable diseases. Women are seeking empowerment however do not have the means.

How will this project solve this problem?

BARKA has created a partnership with La Petite. This project addresses water, sanitation, hygiene to reduce disease, and irrigation and re-forestation to address malnutrition and hunger. This is the first phase of a multi-year project with La Petite.

Potential Long Term Impact

Through access to clean water, girls can attend school and women can create sustainable businesses. Improved sanitation reduces disease. Irrigation fights food insecurity and malnutrition. This project will enable sustainability and empowerment.

Project Message

My full support of this endeavor is based on the benefit it has for the people of Burkina and the global village. I will employ all within my power to ensure its success.
- His Majesty, Emperor Mogho Naaba, Moussi King, spiritual leader of Burkina Faso

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: $12,925
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $21,075
Total Funding Goal: $34,000

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).

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Organization

BARKA Foundation

Housatonic, MA, United States
http://thebarkafoundation.org/

Project Leader

Esu Anahata

Founder of BARKA foundation
Housatonic, MA United States

Where is this project located?

Map of Bring Clean Water to 500 Villagers in Burkina Faso