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A solar-powered water pump: a volunteer-led effort in Kasarani
Volunteers in Kasarani are raising $450 for a solar-powered water pump at Baobab Park.
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For eight years the neighborhood has asked for a solar-powered water pump. This year a group of 22 volunteers, including the neighborhood football club, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for Baobab Park, but no funding.
We have received donated a pump, and the remaining cost is $450.
It will serve about 150 people, including children, seniors and people with disabilities. 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.
Funds are spent only on materials, permits and safety equipment; all labor is volunteered.
Where the $450 goes:
• Materials: $320
• Permits and inspections: $30
• Safety equipment and signage: $50
• Tools hire and delivery: $50
With deep gratitude,
Joyce
Updates from Joyce
Quick update: $100 raised so far (22%). I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Update from Kasarani: we've started the first stage. We're at 4% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Small update. $80 so far, the plan for permits and inspections is now scheduled.
- Mariana G. Valdez 🇪🇸 · $75
- Selamawit Eden Legesse 🇪🇹 · $50
- Aditi R. Dhawan 🇬🇧 · $20
- Snehal N. Desai 🇮🇳 · $20
“God bless. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Muzaffarpur”
- Napat Ubol Chaiyasit 🇹🇭 · $10
“All the best. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Khon Kaen”
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Take care, Joyce. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.