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Let's build a rainwater harvesting system together in Rawalpindi
We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a rainwater harvesting system - we need $350 for materials.
🇵🇰 Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan1,364 views
For ten years the neighborhood has asked for a rainwater harvesting system. This year a group of 8 volunteers, including a retired civil engineer, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Freedom health centre yard, but no funding.
We have received donated paint, and the remaining cost is $350.
It will serve about 380 people, including children, seniors and people with disabilities. We'll hold a build day in October 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 $350 goes:
• Materials: $230
• Permits and inspections: $20
• Safety equipment and signage: $55
• Tools hire and delivery: $45
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Tayyaba
We're at 41% thanks to 4 of you. I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
13% there. I made the first payment toward materials. Thank you.
- Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $75
“My mother told me about this one. - Quetta”
- Grace F. Washington 🇺🇸 · $50
- Mega Fitria Siahaan 🇮🇩 · $34
- Anonymous 🇸🇪 · $25
- Paolo Christian Colombo 🇮🇹 · $11
“Be well. Hope you get the rest soon. - Latina”
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Rawalpindi.
Stay strong, Tayyaba. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Thinking of Rawalpindi.
Hang in there, Tayyaba. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Thane!
Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Rawalpindi!
Wishing you peace, Tayyaba. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.
You're not alone. More neighborhoods should do this. Don't give up. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this, Tayyaba. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Pietermaritzburg.
Sending love, Tayyaba. Great idea, hope you get there. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best
So sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.
take care. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. We're a small family in Pune but we're thinking of you. Take care.