Great Progress Towards Running Water System Implementation - Solar Power

We are so very thankful for you and your support. We have been very busy preparing and getting ready to install the solar system the well. In the course of the past month, we have made tremendous progress as follows. These steps were taken to ensure we make the best use of funds and arrive at optimal results.

1. Further Depended The Well. The water well was manually dug (by hand - using hand tools such as a chisel, sledge hammer etc.) In order to optimize water supply, we decided to further deepen the well. This was done in the past week to the depth of 52 feet. At this depth we ran into a layer of rock spreading across the entire width. See photos of the well digger in See photos of the well digger in action, his support staff and sample rock from the bottom of the well.

2. Consulted on Water Pump / Tank Logistics: We have consulted on and researched on best practices with regard to water wells. We needed to confirm the water well depth - and ensure that the system we acquired would provide the needed lift to supply water to the tank. This process is ensuring we start off with a great foundation and minimize pitfalls / stumbling blocks that may arise.

3. Made Progress With Acquiring The Water Pump and Solar Panels: Our initial plan was to purchase the water pump and solar panels. Fortunately, just before we concluded the purchase, a member of the DA team, working with another nonprofit organization, was able to obtain a verbal promise from the pump supplier to provide the pump and panels to us at zero cost. This has involved an extensive review process to optimize end results / ensure success. We anticipate that this will ship out in the next 2-3 weeks. This is great news!

Reopening well

We are excited about the progress we have made - thanks to YOUR support.

This project raised part of the needed funds and we would deeply appreciate your support over the next 30 days. This will enable us to purchase all the needed supplies and complete this project. With this in mind, we have started a new project here – please help us make this a reality. When we are done, running water will no longer be a luxury! Thanks for your support.

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