Rainwater Harvesting in Fiji

Our project aims to continuously improve the collaboration of local communities in improving water sanitation and management. We are able to do this thanks to your fantastic support.

Since this project began we have increased the overall water storage capacity in many villages across several districts in Fiji, For example in the District of Dawasamu we have installed more than a dozen rainwater harvesting systems.

We compare the village population to the existing availability of water and capacity for storing water. We then use that data to calculate the capacity deficits. Once a rainwater system is installed we educate about sanitation and hygiene practices

This project would not be effective without ensuring people are educated on the whys and hows of the project.  They also need to feel ownership oft the project and this is where collaboration is so important.

We have developed educational resources which we distribute once the tank is installed. The goal is to ensure community members understand the importance of maintenance and treatments of the tanks. If tanks are well looked after they will continue to be a safe water resource for many years to come benefiting the whole community. The resources have been created to ensure community members can clearly understand the information.

Water is a precious resource and harvesting water benefits communities. 

Your support can help us to increase the number of rainwater tanks installed and ensure maintainace on the ones already in operation. It will benefit a range of communities and community members.

We look forward to updating you on our progress and thank you for your contributions.

Our project aims to address water security issues in the District of Dawasamu.

We have been able to increase the overall water storage capacity in many villages across several districts in Fiji, which have included the Island of Moturiki.

We are currently working with the District of Dawasamu and to date have installed 12 rainwater harvesting systems thanks to your amazing support.

The project objectives are to support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.

To do this we:

• Compare the population to the existing availability of water and capacity for storing water. We then use that data to calculate and compare the capacity deficits.
• Examine the state of existing infrastructure to determine where repairs are needed.
• Install a rainwater harvesting systems.
• Educate about sanitation and hygiene practices through workshops and invest in sustainable long-term infrastructure.

Over the last six months, we have installed 5 rainwater harvesting tanks in villages in the Dawasamu area, our target is to install one tank every month.

We have also created new educational material which we distribute once the tank is installed to ensure community members understand the importance of maintenance and upkeep of the tanks so they will last for many years ad the water will be safe to use and benefit the whole community. The materials have been created to contain the essential information in a format that makes it easy to understand and that community members can use to educate fellow community members.    

Water is a precious resource and harvesting water benefits communities. Your support helps to improve water accessibility for many.

Thanks for your ongoing support with your contributions we ca increase the number of rainwater tanks installed and ensure maintainace on the ones already installed.

We look forward to updating you on our progress.