HYGIENE
IN
THE
JUNGLE
Project details
Title
HYGIENE IN THE JUNGLE
The project owner
Marion van de Voort
Location
- Kilifi matsangoni
- Kenya
Goal summary
The goal of this project is to improve hygiene and stimulate employment in the Matsangoni Village of Kenya.
Project summary
Matsangoni is a community of (approximately) 30 people, living in clay houses. The community lacks sanitary facilities, and uses the bush as "a toilet." One lady in the village is 101 years old and one-legged. Due to the lack of facilities, she must shuffle on the ground to go to the toilet in the bush. She uses plastic slippers as gloves in order to keep her hands clean and avoid injury. The situation increases the risk of spreading disease, negatively effects the natural environment and is altogether dehumanizing.
How
The first step is to lay a concrete floor with pipes placed underneath. Next, a small, private house is built from wooden poles with corrugated iron for the walls and roof. While the main goal is to improve the sanitary situation by building the necessary facilities, the work will be done by local contractors and as such create employment opportunities.The materials for the project are also purchased locally. When the project is done, Mkurumuij Village will have a toilet with septic tank, a shower and water tank.
Beneficiaries
- 30
- A community existing of one family with 8 adult children, who also have their own children. They live in various clay houses close to each other.
- Mixed
Why (Project owners drive)
Humanity. I personally think it is inhumane to go to the toilet in the bush. It spreads diseases, people get sick and the surrounding nature is ruined. This project will also create employment opportunities. Every little bit helps.
Relation between the project partner (excecution) and the project owner (fundraising)
Since 2 1/2 years ago through a holiday vacation. One thing led to another. The project owner had saved a small capital and has travelled all around the world. She wanted to invest in a good cause.
Project organization
- Foundation Pamoja Kenia
- www.pamoja-kenya.com
- Startup and execute projects in Kenya, which include monitoring the construction of wells and the like. In this way the foundation wants to support the employment of the local population.
Budget
€3,150
Phases
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Purchase of the materials
- Buying all the materials needed for the project, such as the septic tank, water tank, toilet. I have a quotation and price list what the materials cost. I will accompany the plumber to the hardware store.
- €2,000
- 1-5 days
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Construction
- Building the toilet and shower. I will supervise and accompany the plumber and constructor to and at the project.
- €1,000
- 2 weeks