"Improving access to water for Sagbadai's village

I - MID-TERM TECHNICAL REPORT OF THE DRILLING PROJECT IN SAGBADAÏ

(FROM THE LAUNCH OF THE PROJECT TO THE ANALYSIS OF THE DRILLING WATER)

INTRODUCTION

The project “Improving access to water for the Sagbadaï community in the Tchaoudjo prefecture ” began with the awareness-raising stage of this community on August 1, 2024. It is implemented by the NGO CAV with the financial support of the COCHRAN Family based in the USA through GlobalGiving .

This report summarizes all activities carried out from August 1 to September 24, 2024.

The following activities were carried out during this period:

-       Raising awareness among the population about the project and setting up drilling sites ;

-       Carrying out geophysical studies;

-       Drilling wells;

-       Water pumping and analysis

-       Monitoring of project activities.

 PROGRESS OF ACTIVITIES

1. Raising awareness among the population about the project and establishing drilling sites:

The awareness-raising took place on August 1, 2024 in favor of the Sagbadaï community with the participation of the project team including the Coordinator and the Accountant of the NGO, the Director of the drilling company and the quality controller

During this awareness-raising session, the beneficiaries were provided with information on their responsibilities to now take charge of the management and maintenance of the works to be built.

An area of at least a quarter of a hectare has been selected by the community for geophysical studies.

 2. Geophysical studies:

Geophysical studies were carried out on August 27, 2024. These studies revealed the existence of abundant water tables at a depth of approximately 60 meters.

3. Drilling, Development and Equipment of Drilling

The drilling works were successfully completed on August 29, 2024 at the chosen site. 

4. Pumping and physicochemical and microbiological analyses of borehole water:

The pumping of the boreholes was carried out two (2) weeks after the drilling stage. It took place on September 12, 2024 and consisted of:

- Measure the flow rate of the borehole;

- Determine the variation in its production at different flow rates;

- Quantify aquifer characteristics, including permeability coefficient and water storage capacity.

At the end of the pumping, water samples were taken for physicochemical and bacteriological analyses at the laboratory, at the Regional Directorate of Hygiene and Sanitation. The analyses were carried out from September 12 to 17, 2024.

The results of the analyses were therefore deemed satisfactory and fully meet WHO (World Health Organization) standards.

5. Coordination and monitoring of project activities.

Follow-ups were carried out by the project team. This team is composed of the Coordinator, the Accountant and the Cashier of the NGO. Monitoring tours of the drilling work were organized during the geophysical studies, drilling and water pumping work. Telephone, email and Whatsapp contacts were exchanged between the project team, the company and the person responsible for technical monitoring of the project.

II - NEXT STEPS:

The activities to be carried out from September 26, 2024 are as follows:

-       Supply of equipment and installation of mechanical feed systems (Construction of the drilling superstructure).

-       Support for the establishment of the Water Committee, responsible for monitoring and managing drilling;

-       Training of Water Committees on the maintenance and sustainable management of boreholes;

-       Technical and provisional reception of works;

-       Final acceptance of works;

-       Monitoring and supervision of project activities.

II -  MID-TERM FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE SAGBADAÏ DRILLING PROJECT

INTRODUCTION

As part of the implementation of the project “ Improveaccess to water for the communities of Sagbadai in the prefecture of Tchaoudjo”, the NGO CAV mobilized a significant grant from the COCHRAN Family through GlobalGiving .

This report is the mid-term financial assessment of all activities carried out within the framework of the implementation of this project in August 2024. It includes:

-          Funding received;

-          The bank journal of the NGO CAV and;

-          Budget execution.

I - FINANCING RECEIVED 

The total amount of the grant is 8,415,052 CFA francs, or US$ 14,484 .This grant is distributed as follows:

• Human-powered drilling in Sagbadai in the Tchaoudjo prefecture at a cost of 7,100,000 CFA francs, or 12,220 $ US .
• The operating costs for the NGO CAV amount to 1,315,052 CFA francs, or US$ 2,263 .

II - THE BANK JOURNAL 

The total amount of expenditure incurred amounts to 8,415,052 CFA francs , or 14,484 US US.  dollars.of which :

• The cost of financing the drilling is 7,100,000 CFA francs, or US$ 12,220;
• The operating costs of the NGO CAV amount to 1,315,052 CFA francs, or 2,263 US dollars.

III - BUDGET EXECUTION

The overall project completion rate is 100%. 

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