Borehole Water Project for Agriculture Program

After the installation of the borehole and water tank. We relaunched our agricultural program with 'seed' funding from generous donors like you.

We have been blessed to hire a couple who have extensive expertise in the agriculture field. Their leadership has resulted in what promises to be an excellent harvest.

After harrowing a large plot of land next to the water tank, maize was planted first and is growing tall and healthy.  The second crop planted was sugar beans, which have sprouted nicely.  Thus far, we have taken advantage of the rainy season to grow our crops.  However, the rainy season will end in the coming weeks. 

Fortunately, we have ordered the equipment to install an irrigation system that will run from the borehole tank. Once the maize has been Harvested and the land is cleared, the pipe system will be laid down, and we will be able to continue to plant additional crops.

To fully take advantage of the borehole's capacity, we need to install another tank or even two.  Additionally, the original pump we installed was meant to accommodate just one tank, so the water pump will need to be replaced with a bigger one to ensure the tanks fill up quickly, and the pump will run via solar power. 

Funds needed:

Staff: $500 per month 

Seed and fertilizer: $800 per planting

5.5hp submersible solar system support: $1000
5000L water tank plus installation: $750
Cost of laying the irrigation system: $850

Please mark your calendars for the upcoming GlobalGiving campaign, where unique donor contributions up to $50 will be 50% matched, while matching funds remain.

Now that the borehole, water tank and solar meter are in place Harvesters is moving to a new multipurpose phase of fundraising, which leverages the new water supply to support both the agricultural program and the development of the school complex.  
Harvester's has secured a commitment from a donor to match up to $6,000 towards the following two projects:

1. Piping and hoses to run irrigation throughout the adjacent farmland. Plus seed, fertilizer, labor costs and security for the first harvest of the season.  An experienced couple has been identified to lead the agriculture program. Total cost: $5,500

2. The building next to the borehole tank that will initially be used to house four classrooms for the school launch in 2026.  To prepare the facility for the students, the building needs pipes run from the water tank, plumbing, sinks, toilets, and septic system.  Total cost: $6,500

Working on these two plumbing projects at once will save costs and w move Harvesters significantly closer to self-sustainability. 

Thank you for your support and prayers.  Please help Harvesters meet this matching challenge.