Mini Gravity Flow Scheme SUCCESS

 09/11/2020 

The Kabughabugha Mini Gravity Flow was first discussed with Engineers Without Borders in 2015, and agreed upon by a visiting team from West Virginia University in 2017. The purpose of the mini gravity flow scheme was to increase water access and directly improve sanitation and hygiene at a household level for 1500 individuals in the targeted area. RRHS is excited to report the successes of the scheme. 

RRHS was presented with a golden chance to achieve water goals, as a natural spring water existed in a neighbouring community since before 1962. RRHS and EWB jointly employed innovative ideas and improved the water spring into a mini gravity flow scheme. 

The first success of this project was the acquisition of all materials by the EWB-Uganda Country office, for which RRHS is very grateful. RRHS also worked tirelessly to acquire permission from land owners to allow passing pipelines, as well as updating the country office on the progress of the project. 

100% material procurement was achieved by EWB-Uganda country office.

The second success was the completion of the 10,000 litre tank seen below. This was the result of volunteer work from many in the village, and the effective planning and liaising of the EWB-USA team, as well as EWB-Uganda office. Everyone deserves a pat on the back for this success. 

10,000 litre tank has now been installed.

The creation of two water points (seen below) has improved community lifestyle and has contributed to a brighter future in the area. 

Two water points allow for a brighter future for the community. 

RRHS and EWB also worked together to ensure the Health Care Clinic had the necessary water provisions. The primary objective of this project was to increase water access and improve sanitation and hygiene across the village and the clinic. To this end, EWB contributed to the purchase of one complete sink which was installed in the delivery room. 

Executive Director Charles Kiima commented: 

"I am proud to say that after the nurses support the mother in delivery, they are able to WASH. Thank you to EWB for this support."

"In the future, it is our goal to construct a stand alone maternity block."

Water sink installed in the deliver room of the RRHS Health Care Clinic.

EWB also supported the clinic with the installation of a hand wash point located at the RRHS Clinic entrance. This allows improvement of hygiene and a means of confronting Covid-19 in the village. 

Hand Wash point found outside the Clinic to improve rural hygiene.

Future plans and next steps:

1. Strengthening user committees for project sustainability via the Village Bank Establishment 
2. Establishing new linkages/partnerships targeted at bringing a brighter future to the village 
3. Mobilising resources to enable us to construct small houses on each water tank to avoid possible burning during bush fires
4. Extending the water line to the desired end point - the Kibonderya Village 

If you would like to contribute to any of these goals, whether you donate, share, or volunteer, then please email us via ruralservices60@gmail.com. 

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