A solar-powered water pump: a volunteer-led effort in Entebbe

For eight years the neighborhood has asked for a solar-powered water pump. This year a group of 24 volunteers, including a retired civil engineer, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for Jacaranda Park, but no funding. We have received donated tools, and the remaining cost is $500. It will serve about 339 people, including local farmers and market traders. We'll hold a build day in November and everyone is invited. We're a small team, and every dollar will be spent in the open - I'll post receipts and progress photos. All purchases will be made by two volunteers and logged publicly. Surplus funds will go to maintenance. Where the $500 goes: • Materials: $340 • Permits and inspections: $35 • Safety equipment and signage: $60 • Tools hire and delivery: $65 Thanks for reading all this.