Village Rainwater Catchment Basins

fbf — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 14:31:54 +0000

Village Rainwater Catchment Basins fbf Wed, 04/13/2016 - 10:31

2013, Kamsi, Sisene, fostering innovation, water

The Community Building Group, a nongovernmental organization launched an initiative called Give Water Give Life to build and refurbish village Rainwater Catchment Basins (RWCB) in 2013. Properly designed and constructed in appropriate locations, RWCBs tap into the existing water aquifer and raise the groundwater table. Basins provide villagers water every day of the year, even in the dry torrid conditions of the Sahel. They also provide opportunities to increase agricultural production, improve villagers' health, and create local employment. In 2014-16, FBF resources helped finance the construction and repair of rainwater catchment basins in the villages of Sisene and Kamsi.

Water Pump at Primary School

fbf — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:55:03 +0000

Water Pump at Primary School fbf Mon, 04/13/2009 - 10:55

2009, Koukouldi, Peace Corps, primary school, water

The community of Koukouldi acquired a deep bore well at the local primary school, thanks to PCV activism and FBF financial support in 2009. The well provides potable water for students at the school as well as for neighboring residents.