Summary
Our project aims to assist millions of households in oil producing communities in Nigeria to improve the quality of their drinking water through water source protection, source development and Point of Use water treatment technology such as the use of our simple Moringa oleifera fortified water filter.
What is the issue, problem, or challenge?
Critical needs of the project consist of finance (about US$25,000), strategic social marketing and capacity strengthening of the personnel etc. About a million poor households are targeted to benefit from this project.
How will this project solve this problem?
The training of 100 filter technicians; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Education in communities; Social Marketing of filters; Establishment of a water quality and technology reference centre; Setting up of a Mo. farm.
Potential Long Term Impact
Good health and prosperity derived from clean drinking water. Serve a million households through the reduction of waterborne ailments; create jobs for filter technicians; enhance hygiene education and expand market for Moringa oleifera farmers.
Project Message
No other intervention is currently in place to address our water needs in this part of Nigeria.
- Mr. John Ogu, Community Leader Uboma Community Nigeria
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $3,486
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $21,513
Total Funding Goal: $25,000
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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